Film Review – Deadpool & Wolverine

It’s been six years since the monster success of “Deadpool 2,” and it’s amazing that producer/star Ryan Reynolds didn’t immediately continue the series. There was room to grow and an appreciative audience ready for more, but Deadpool was put aside while comic book cinema worked on its blockbuster appeal, and world events certainly stopped production interest. Reynolds finally resurrects his most famous character, and he’s not coming alone, looking to conquer the box office with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” reteaming with Hugh Jackman to deliver a crazy, violent, reference-and-cameo-heavy exploration of superhero cinema via Deadpool’s insane universe of commentary and mockery. Action helmers Tim Miller and David Leitch had their way with the first two installments of the franchise, but “Deadpool & Wolverine” elects to change the approach, with Shawn Levy (“A Night at the Museum,” “Free Guy”) looking to butch up with the R-rated event, and he’s not the right person for the job, struggling with tonal balance and repetition. However, it’s hard to deny the spirit of the endeavor, which is meant to be wild and surprising, and the second sequel reaches a few highlights during its lengthy run time (130 minutes). Read the rest at Blu-ray.com