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Deadpool

Deadpool

2016
Action Adventure Comedy
108 min R USA
7.622 / 10
8 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James Bitonti / Bryan Goeres / David Klohn / Dan Mansfield / Eddy Santos / Robert Alonzo / Benjamin Cairns / Rhonda Taylor / Karin Behrenz / Scott Kukurudz / Susan Lambie / Tim Miller
Starring
Ryan Reynolds / Morena Baccarin / Ed Skrein / T.J. Miller / Gina Carano / Leslie Uggams / Brianna Hildebrand / Stefan Kapičić

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

hilarious violent irreverent meta chaotic sarcastic R-rated entertaining bloody witty unconventional fun

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A breath of fresh, albeit foul-mouthed, air in the superhero genre. Ryan Reynolds is the undeniable heart of Deadpool, perfectly capturing the character's chaotic charm and razor-sharp wit. The film’s embrace of its adult rating allows for a…

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Julian Croft
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Deadpool certainly makes a splash with its audacious humour and liberal use of gore. Ryan Reynolds anchors the film with a performance that leans heavily into his comedic strengths, and the meta-commentary is undeniably a talking point. However,…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 16, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is superhero filmmaking unbound. Ryan Reynolds is perfectly cast, delivering a performance that is both intensely physical and hilariously verbose. The film's commitment to its R-rating and irreverent tone is its greatest strength, offering a sharp, witty,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Deadpool offers a refreshing, albeit crude, take on the superhero landscape. Reynolds is clearly having a blast, injecting a potent dose of sardonic wit into the proceedings. While the plot serves mainly as a vehicle for its comedic…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Ryan Reynolds embodies Wade Wilson with a manic glee that's infectious. This isn't your standard cape flick; it's a raucous, R-rated romp that gleefully skewers superhero conventions. The narrative, while straightforward in its revenge plot, is elevated by…

FAQs

The central conflict for Deadpool revolves around his personal quest for revenge. After undergoing a transformative experiment that leaves him physically altered and mentally unhinged, Wade Wilson, as Deadpool, actively seeks out the man who was responsible for his near-fatal ordeal. This singular focus drives the narrative and his brutal actions.