Yes! The best Marvel movie of 2016 so far has finally arrived in theaters. It was everything that I wanted it to be. Since it is out! Yes I am going to have so many spoilers in this review. (If you haven't seen it, just stop reading Now!)
You know how an actor can sometimes have that role of a lifetime? You know how Robert Downey Jr. was meant for Tony Stark in Iron Man and plays Sherlock Holmes, for me, Deadpool is Ryan Reynolds lifetime role! He simple is Wade Wilson, Deadpool, Merc with a mouth!
Starting out, we get some satirically funny opening credits, suggestive banter between Wade Wilson & everyone he encounters, some nudity & sex, as well as back story. Deadpools costume is spot on. Really tough to get it messed up. The fight scenes are cool with not being to overly CGed like most of its Marvel counter-parts. Morena Baccarin as Vanessa evened out Ryan Reynolds crazy as stated by his character. I really love her as an actress, just check out some of her other shows and movies (Firefly, V, Gotham, Spy, Homeland & many others). She is also an voice actress in some of the animated Batman movies. Needless to say she was a great counter part. She had some witty come backs to rival his responses. Oh and don't for got our favorite cameo from Stan Lee.
So moving on to the fighting itself. Gina Carano! I have to say that I am 100% a fan of Gina in the ring and in movies. I have followed her career since her Muay Thai days to her dominance in MMA days. Her movie transition was a bit rough in my opinion but has definitely improved. She has had roles many surrounding her strengths which is clearly fighting. She didn't have many lines but was very menacing so it worked out. The fight between Angel Dust (Carrano) and Colossus was entertaining. During the fight there was a boob slip and Colossus being the gentleman stops the fight so Angel is able to take care of it and pays the price with a well timed nut shot. Needless to say Angel Dust was slammed into some cars as well as punched around a bit, Angel Dust showed some of those MMA moves during the fight in that beloved Carrano fashion and whipped on Colossus until almost decapitating him via iron rope thing. He was saved by his partner Negasonic Teenage Warhead.
The final battle for Deadpool and Ajax basically solidified why we love Wade, Even in the face of danger he still making his jokes, talking to the audience, and killing people except Bob in the best fashion. He essential saves his ex-girlfriend Vanessa who was captured by Ajax and "kills" him in the process. The ending of the movie clearly setup for the second movie as our lovable Merc and hero cohorts are still alive. And this makes use so happy!
Ryan Reynolds, our hats are off to you sir! I can't wait for the next movie!
And if you don't believe me just take Betty Whites word for it.
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Monday, February 15, 2016
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Comics: DC The New 52: Suicide Squad Volume 1
The new 52 is looking very promising. I have been a Marvel fan for years and of course a fan of the Superman and Batman stories like most. I have read a few of the others but since everyone has been talking about the Suicide Squad movie that is coming up. So far it is what has been expected of the serious. It is not so much a revamp of all the story lines from its predecessor.
Right out of the gate, you are given the back story of how the squad is assembled but not to much back story that would divert your attention from the action. It comes in bits and pieces throughout the dialog between the characters. Some of the characters are very familiar as they are mainstream and others not so familiar. ( I guess to a new reader of the DC Comics you would only recognize the main streamers.)
One thing I don't quite like is the fact that Harley Quinn is dumbed down. They make her seem less significant on her own as well as a dependent idiot. If you follow her back story you pretty much know she is crazy, quirky, but not stupid, dumb or devoid of common sense. I hope the series gives her a little more depth rather than how she seems now. But of course this is only the first volume and it could be up in the air with Harley. Deadshot portrayal as a uncaring hard ass seems to be spot on and a delight to see. Deadshot's disdain for being forced into completing missions for the government is evident. He feels like it is bullshit that he is stuck doing it but will get the job done to get himself out of further hot water with Waller. I won't go into much detail as i am pretty sure most will read,
Amanda Waller is the catalyst to all things occurring in this world of "heroine" misfits. She sends are team into some really jacked up situations. They never come out unscathed. Waller I am sure has an interesting back story that i hope they explore in this series as well. It would be a great addition to since she engineered and run the Suicide Squad.
The Suicide Squad has other characters that play a significant role as support to Waller and her task but you find that the comic is able to stand on its own with it having action, plot and crazy. That’s really all you need for it to captivate the masses. I think the revamp of the 52 comics have helped put some focus on DC special the Suicide Squad. I was an avid reader of the Marvel Avengers and liked the premise of the group but like some I just really want the bad guys to win sometimes. With that being said, here's looking to rest of the series.
Right out of the gate, you are given the back story of how the squad is assembled but not to much back story that would divert your attention from the action. It comes in bits and pieces throughout the dialog between the characters. Some of the characters are very familiar as they are mainstream and others not so familiar. ( I guess to a new reader of the DC Comics you would only recognize the main streamers.)
One thing I don't quite like is the fact that Harley Quinn is dumbed down. They make her seem less significant on her own as well as a dependent idiot. If you follow her back story you pretty much know she is crazy, quirky, but not stupid, dumb or devoid of common sense. I hope the series gives her a little more depth rather than how she seems now. But of course this is only the first volume and it could be up in the air with Harley. Deadshot portrayal as a uncaring hard ass seems to be spot on and a delight to see. Deadshot's disdain for being forced into completing missions for the government is evident. He feels like it is bullshit that he is stuck doing it but will get the job done to get himself out of further hot water with Waller. I won't go into much detail as i am pretty sure most will read,
Amanda Waller is the catalyst to all things occurring in this world of "heroine" misfits. She sends are team into some really jacked up situations. They never come out unscathed. Waller I am sure has an interesting back story that i hope they explore in this series as well. It would be a great addition to since she engineered and run the Suicide Squad.
The Suicide Squad has other characters that play a significant role as support to Waller and her task but you find that the comic is able to stand on its own with it having action, plot and crazy. That’s really all you need for it to captivate the masses. I think the revamp of the 52 comics have helped put some focus on DC special the Suicide Squad. I was an avid reader of the Marvel Avengers and liked the premise of the group but like some I just really want the bad guys to win sometimes. With that being said, here's looking to rest of the series.
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