‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Get Reviewed by an Unlikely Source

The opening weekend of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ was historic, breaking box office records for R-rated films and marking Hugh Jackman’s 25 years as Wolverine. However, reactions were mixed; some found it a thrilling ride through the multiverse, while others dismissed it as a soulless cash grab. 

Director James Mangold, known for directing Wolverine’s previous films, is among the critics. He has labelled cinematic universes as the “death of storytelling,” claiming that audiences are more concerned with how the “Legos connect” than with the story itself. This critique is ironic given Mangold’s reliance on previous films for emotional weight in his works, such as ‘Logan’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’. His upcoming Star Wars film will also delve into established lore.

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In ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, the opening scene mockingly desecrates Logan’s grave, which some view as a disrespectful joke aimed at Mangold’s portrayal of Wolverine’s ending. The film’s excessive cameos and references may reinforce Mangold’s point about the overemphasis on interconnected universes. 

Despite this, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ explores themes of personal significance and self-worth, even as it critiques the obsession with cinematic universes. The film’s meta-narrative and self-referential humour highlight its celebration of past Marvel films and acknowledge their impact, contrary to Mangold’s assertion that such interconnectedness undermines storytelling.

–Farheen Ali