Deadpool
The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Critics Sentiment
Wade Wilson ambushes Ajax's convoy on the expressway
Ajax kidnaps Vanessa and takes her to decommissioned Helicarrier
The film drops from its inventive opening highs to conventional superhero territory during the kidnapping plot before recovering with the emotional finale.
Deadpool starts exceptionally strong with its inventive opening and fresh take on the superhero genre, maintaining high scores through the origin story and character development. The film dips slightly during its more conventional third act kidnapping plot but recovers with a satisfying emotional conclusion that stays true to the character's anti-hero nature.
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Ryan Reynolds
Wade Wilson / Deadpool
Morena Baccarin
Vanessa
Ed Skrein
Ajax
T.J. Miller
Weasel
Gina Carano
Angel Dust
Leslie Uggams
Blind Al
Brianna Hildebrand
Negasonic Teenage Warhead
Stefan Kapičić
Colossus (voice)
Karan Soni
Dopinder
Randal Reeder
Buck
Michael Benyaer
Warlord
Style Dayne
Jeremy (Pizza Guy)
Kyle Cassie
Gavin Merchant
Taylor Hickson
Meghan Orlovsky
Ayzee
Teen Girl #1
Naika Toussaint
Teen Girl #2
Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.
Boothe
Justyn Shippelt
Arcade Ticket Taker
Donna Yamamoto
Oncologist
Jed Rees
Recruiter
Crew
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