The third part in the Deadpool franchise and the one that has entered MCU because legally Deadpool, The X-Men and many other heroes belong to Disney now. It was always going to be challenging to have Deadpool be part of MCU, since, like in one of his many breaking the fourth wall sessions, it was going to be impossible for Deadpool to censor himself. So very wisely they decided to not do so.
And this is where Deadpool & Wolverine shines. It's uncompromising raunchy and juvenile comedy. More so than in previous entries, I was laughing throughout. The film is also filled with many cameos and Easter eggs. Some of them were epic. Unfortunately, those got spoiled to me by the internet. Damn you Gen Z for doing so. Us old school people want to be surprised. But I can safely say, that even knowing won't lessen the impact. They made sure that their presence matters. That being said, since most of the focus lies on the nostalgia factor and the comedy, everything else has taken a backseat somewhat. The story is super thin and the action is not that memorable. To make a comparison. I thought that the second one was superior in every way. It struck a nice balance between comedy, action and intrigue.
This film also marks the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Maybe this is a controversial notion. While I liked Hugh as Wolverine. I didn't really see the need for him to return to the franchise. This Deadpool film even shows a comic book accurate Wolverine, and deep down I wanted that more than Hugh's version. Logan was a good ending for anyone involved, plus a proper conclusion for the fans. But I guess he was a favourite to many, and he certainly had good chemistry with Deadpool. Something fans had been craving decades. So yes, it was good to see Jackman and I wouldn't mind seeing him return if he is still up for it.
But in hindsight, it makes sense why they took this approach. A lot of what happens in the film should be taken with a grain of salt. It completely doesn't mesh with established story lines in the MCU, but if they want, they can tap into what this film has brought. The X-Men (or some of them) could now appear in all the MCU films and that is going to be awesome no matter what the future films will be about. At this point, I am not sure where Marvel is heading. Their latest entries have been real disappointing and they needed a win. In that regard, they have succeeded.
Overall, most people will love this entry, but I can see how some will dislike this. The type of comedy is something you have to like or be in the mood for. And usually you can disregard the comedy to focus on the action and spectacle. People wanting that will be disappointed. In the end, this is a standalone Marvel film with minor impact on the whole of MCU unless they can prove me wrong!
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