First reactions for Deadpool 2, the superhero sequel starring Ryan Reynolds as the foul-mouthed, self-referential fan favourite character, are in and they’re unanimously positive. While most critics can’t seem to decide if the film is better than the first, they have come to an agreement in declaring the post credits scene as the best ever.
Critics praised the film’s humour and how director David Leitch handled the introductions of several new characters. They especially singled out Cable, played by Thanos star Josh Brolin, and Peter, Rob Delaney’s mild mannered dad who finds himself enrolled in the X-Force. The film’s violence was also highlighted, with one critic saying that it was the most violent mainstream film released since Kill Bill Vol 1.
But more than anything else, several critics have suggested that the film’s post credits scene might be one of the best ever. It was recently rumoured that the film will have a cameo by Brad Pitt, who appears briefly as the Vanisher. Pitt was previously rumoured to be up for the Cable role, before Brolin was cast.
Here are some reactions:
I didn’t like the first Deadpool. DEADPOOL 2 beat me into submission until I was actually enjoying myself. Also it features my now favorite post credit scene.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 10, 2018
Happy to report ‘Deadpool 2’ is a lot of fun and had me laughing beginning to end. Stuff after the credits is *awesome*. All the people added to the film were perfectly cast. Avoid spoilers. Always makes it a better experience. pic.twitter.com/4Q3Kr1ARPh
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 10, 2018
#Deadpool2: I’ll say this, it earns the hell out of that R rating. And the cameos. And the post-credit scenes.
— Kate Erbland (@katerbland) May 10, 2018
Deadpool 2 is better than Infinity War🤫
— alex (@alex_abads) May 10, 2018
#Deadpool2 is no doubt the most violent major release since Kill Bill Volume 1. It’s also funnier than the first and has me genuinely excited for a sequel. Oh and it features a ton of Canada jokes, so of course I loved it.
— Nigel M. Smith (@nigelmfs) May 10, 2018
#DEADPOOL2 Emoji Pre-Review: 🤣😱🤣😱🤣😱🤬😳🤬🔥🔥🔥🔥🎧🤘😎🤗❤️
— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) May 10, 2018
The post-credits scene at the end of Deadpool 2 is so great.
— Ben Dreyfuss (@bendreyfuss) May 10, 2018
Just saw #Deadpool2. Safe to say it features the best post credits scene EVER. I’m still recovering.
— Nigel M. Smith (@nigelmfs) May 10, 2018
DEADPOOL 2: this time he knows he’s in a cinematic universe!!!
— David Sims (@davidlsims) May 10, 2018
I liked DEADPOOL 2 more than the first one (which I wasn’t a huge fan of). Slow to start but all the stuff with X-Force and Cable (and Peter!) works surprisingly well.
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) May 10, 2018
The first Deadpool movie became a runaway success, grossing close to $800 million worldwide to make it the biggest R-rated movie of all time. A sequel was announced almost immediately, but creative differences led to director Tim Miller departing the project. Leitch, who had previously co-directed John Wick and helmed the Charlize Theron spy movie, Atomic Blonde, was brought on board.
Reynolds has been upping its marketing in recent weeks, with an original theme song by Celine Dion being unveiled, as well as a special promotional video featuring David Beckham.
Deadpool 2 is scheduled for a May 18 release, and the Hindi version will feature Ranveer Singh as Wade Wilson and YouTube star Bhuvan Bam as his cabbie, Dopinder.