Just a few days ago critics were not so kind to Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s first MCU flick, Deadpool & Wolverine, calling it out for being far-reaching and whatnot. However, as has turned out to be the norm in cinema, critical reviews lately mean just as much as a dime a dozen.
Debuting with an astonishing 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, MCU’s first R-rated flick has defied expectations and has turned out to be a ravishing feast indeed. Having already broken a few records, it seems the film is on track to breaking many others.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine Creates History
The best thing that could have happened to Marvel-verse was when Hugh Jackman was cast as Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds was cast as the foul-mouthed, unhinged Deadpool. From their first entry to their latest, both actors have consistently worked to deliver a portrayal that has been synonymous with their respective superhero’s comic book version.
And this could not hold more true for the recently released Deadpool & Wolverine. Promised to be an enthralling ride and an MCU flick like no other, Jackman and Reynolds’ first MCU flick is exactly that and more. Having already broken records like having the most viewed movie trailer in 24 hours (via Guinness World Records), the most first-day ticket sales for an R-rated flick (via THR), and more, the film has created yet another record.
Debuting with a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has a 96% audience score and 80% critic score on the site, thus, ranking it among some of the best-ranked MCU projects on the site. The film’s audience reviews rank even better than the second-highest-grossing movie of all time and the highest-grossing MCU movie (via Box Office Mojo), Avengers: Endgame, which currently has a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Seeing its box office projections and the many feats it has already achieved, not to mention the brilliant marketing campaign it has had, it will be safe to say that the film is set to create history if it hasn’t been already!
Deadpool & Wolverine: The Resurgence of the MCU
MCU’s Avengers: Endgame defied expectations when it was released back in 2019. Setting an unsurpassable precedent for how comic book movies are supposed to be, the film is still one of the best Marvel and comic book movies ever to be made. Taking Marvel to the highest levels of success, MCU post-endgame has struggled to capture the same level of excitement and acclaim.
While there have been several commendable projects, grossing big bucks at the global box office, most of them have failed to have the same amount of narrative complexity, character development, and sheer emotional impact as Endgame. However, the release of Deadpool & Wolverine has sparked new hope among the MCU’s fanbase, signaling a potential revival for the beloved franchise.
Its high audience rating, despite the average critic scores and an R-rated rating, the film sets itself apart from its predecessors but also demonstrates Marvel’s willingness to experiment and evolve, reaffirming the faith of the audience that the MCU is not dead yet! Currently eyeing over $180 million domestic box office debut and more at the global box office (via CNBC), the credit for the film’s success in large measure goes to the combined force and efforts of Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and of course, director Shawn Levy.
Thus, having positioned itself as a pivotal film in the MCU’s journey, Deadpool & Wolverine is well on its way heralding a new era of creativity and boldness in superhero cinema, and we hope that the MCU could keep up after this.
Deadpool & Wolverine is in theatres now!
