DEADPOOL (B+)

Simultaneously poking sticks and fist bumping its superhero movie brethren, Deadpool is a jabber-jawed joy ride through the mutant-laden mean streets of the X-Men Universe.  A movie that – finally – utilizes Ryan Reynolds’ comedic and athletic prowess to overwhelming success…  Chock-full of ferocious action, energetic storytelling and whip-mart dialogue, Deadpool is a downright devious and deviant delight!  It’s a sublimely unique, crudely engaging and decidedly R-rated (for all the right adult reasons) approach that turns the genre on its head, gives it an excitable wedgy and then kicks it squarely in the family jewels.  Now, it may occasionally fall victim to the inherent trappings of origin story fatigue, but – rest assured – it always has an exuberant way of shifting gears and getting the viewer back to the super do-gooder goods…  Easily the most exhilarating time I’ve spent in a theater this year, Deadpool is a pulse-pounding, knee-slapping raunch- and bullet-riddled riot!

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Gina carano, Ed Skrein and TJ Miller

Directed by: Tim Miller
Rated: R

Running time: 1hr. 40min.

Story: Based upon Marvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells 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. (C) Fox

Watch the Trailer:  www.foxmovies.com/movies/deadpool