DEADPOOL 2: B+
On par with the original DEADPOOL with the laughs, although not as humorous and more clever. Once again Ryan Reynolds is perfect in a role that calls for a self aware character, that battles inwardly between being sensitive and insensitive.
The story was simplistic, while at the same time intriguing. It borrowed rather heavily from X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, only using collars to render mutants powerless rather than injections. Intolerant humans, cruel and abusive Vs a mixture of mutants, some vindictive, some liberated. A story that explored nature vs nurture, taking a strong stance with the latter. The Tongue in cheek film even references how it was also similar to TERMINATOR.
Structuring the story to where you never had a chance to react to touching or depressing moments, because they were immediately followed with a joke was a rather clever technique. Only at the end of the film was enough time allowed for you to absorb what happened on screen and for you to react to it. Only you felt afraid to feel, as you waited with anticipation for the next laugh.
Lastly Josh Brolin was an excellent addition to the film. The deep complex character he played was rather enjoyable.
Good film. Excellent sequel.
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