Out of the many comic book movies set to come out in 2016, Deadpool is the one which has the safest chance of being awesome, indicated by a gut busting teaser trailer given to us at Comic Con.
When Wade Wilson is diagnosed with terminal cancer in all of his internal organs, an ominous military figure offers him a cure, by initiating him into the Weapon X programme. This turns him into the infamous "Merc with a mouth", one of Marvel's most iconic comic book characters and perhaps the most popular amongst the fans.
If one thing is clear from the clearly intentioned Red Band Comic Con trailer it is that the Deadpool movie we have all wanted for years has more than likely hit the mark and hit it big time. Never before have we seen a comic book movie in which the main character knows he is in a film and is able to break the 4th wall between himself and the audience. It'll be the most interactive comic book movie ever made, and from the trailer it looks like it is the definition of fan service.
5 moments in particular really stood out, so I'd thought I'd count them down and share them with you:
5) Firing shots at Green Lantern
"We can make you into a superhero". "Just make sure my suit isn't green... or animated". It is no secret that 2011's Green Lantern did not go down with the fans, and for Ryan Reynolds to directly address that in the trailer was fantastic to see.
4) Seeing the Test Footage again
The only reason this movie is being made was due to the insanely positive reaction of the Internet when the Deadpool test footage was released at last years comic con. The overwhelming support from fans bent the arm of the studio, and our dream has now become a reality. It also showcases how Deadpool can really kick ass, and also indicates the very "in your face", violent action style director Tim Miller has adopted. I'm happy it has made it into the film.
3) The coolest name ever
Its always nice to see X-Men characters cross over into other films. In Deadpool, we will be seeing Colossus, or as Deadpool calls him "a big chrome cocklicker" or something along those lines. We also meet Colossus' protégé Negasonic Teenage Warhead. As soon as she said that, we all thought "that is the coolest name ever". Sure enough, Deadpool said that exact thing out loud. That's why I think Deadpool is going to be so popular amongst movie goers. He's ridiculously charismatic, but he also says exactly what you're thinking as an audience member, exactly like in the comics. If that doesn't make him relatable I don't know what does.
2) The Freddie Kruger comment
"You look like Freddie Kruger face-fucked a topographical map of Utah". I've got nothing else, that is funny shit.
1) The final line
What does Deadpool say after laying waste to bad guys? "I'm touching myself tonight". Again, I have no words. This was the moment when any shred of doubt I had concerning this film went away. This is exactly what a Deadpool movie should be like.
I shall only say it one more time, this movie looks like they've got it spot on. Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Tim Miller's handling of the action, the supporting cast, the ridiculously crude humour looks all spot on. I've only seen one trailer, but I am convinced that they've got it right. And it wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for the reaction to the test footage released this time last year. So fanboys, give yourself a pat on the back. You guys made this movie happen.
Thanks for reading,
Matt
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