It seems like “Deadpool 2” is going to defy the second film slump. Critics are praising the latest Wade Wilson installment, with some saying it’s better than the first film and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
“Oh, #Deadpool2, How is it even possible that you were better the second time around?” wrote one early viewer. “Great action, great laughs, surprisingly heartfelt, and an opening that hit me harder than ‘Infinity War’s’ ending.”
“#Deadpool2 took my expectations, blew them up and regenerated as a top tier superhero movie loaded with filthy laughs, an unstoppable force of a team and more heart then it probably should have,” said another.
Additionally, lucky early viewers seem to be enthralled with the film’s post-credit scene.
“Safe to say it features the best post credits scene EVER. I’m still recovering,” People’s Nigel Smith wrote on Twitter, while Uproxx’s Mike Ryan added, “Also it features my now favorite post credit scene.”
“Deadpool 2” will see Ryan Reynolds reprise his role as Wade Wilson/the merc with a mouth when it hits theaters next week. Josh Brolin, Zazie Beetz and T.J. Miller also star.
See early reactions below.
So, #DEADPOOL2 is the perfect sequel. Doubles down on everything that fans love about the original, and fixes some of that film's issues. Huge, huge laughs that play the audience like a fiddle. @VancityReynolds destroys as Wade. Great action, fantastic comic nods. A killer ride! pic.twitter.com/KaM8gUT2Jf
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) May 10, 2018
Oh, #Deadpool2, How is it even possible that you were better the second time around? Great action, great laughs, surprisingly heartfelt, and an opening that hit me harder than Infinity War's ending.
— Dirk Libbey (@ThemeParkDirk) May 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/sylvioso/status/994713551683162113
#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 Smith (@nigelmfs) May 10, 2018
Just saw #Deadpool2. Safe to say it features the best post credits scene EVER. I’m still recovering.
— Nigel Smith (@nigelmfs) May 10, 2018
#Deadpool2 is SO MUCH FUN!!! If you enjoyed the first, you’ll enjoy this one!
— KevWatchedAFilm™ @ Slaughter Sinema (@KevWatchedAFilm) May 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/42rossfamily/status/994717518999699456
Deadpool 2 was action packed, emotional and as hilarious as expected! The film is full of brilliant cameos and moments! Well done Mr Pool #Deadpool2
— Ben (@BenIsPrettyFly) May 10, 2018
Saw it too.
You were brilliantly ghastly and horrible – loved the first movie so much and so happy sequel was equally awesome. #deadpool2 https://t.co/noZryvFm7l— Lorraine (@reallorraine) May 11, 2018
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
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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.bsky.social (@mattsinger) May 10, 2018