The latest offering from Marvel Studios, Deadpool & Wolverine, has been generating buzz. The movie is the third installment of the Deadpool franchise and the first to be included in the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. It stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as the eponymous characters and Shawn Levy is at the helm of the project. Notable actors including Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen round up the cast.
Review aggregator sites present a heterogeneous picture of the critics' response to Deadpool 3. Rotten Tomatoes presents a score of 80 percent based on 140 reviews, while Metacritic shows a less enthusiastic score of 54 percent based on 45 reviews.
Amid the prominent reviews, David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter finds that Deadpool fans will appreciate the insider jokes throughout the third installment, noting the strength of the humor despite a somewhat patchy plot. On the other hand, a review from The New York Times’ Alissa Wilkinson appreciates the self-awareness of the film, while pointing out the limitations of this approach given the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) requirements.
Bilge Ebiri from Vulture shares that he found humor in the film, though he questions its overall quality. Similarly, Katie Walsh of The Los Angeles Times believes the film will appeal primarily to the fanbase due to its distinctive script filled with witty banter and insights about the movie industry. Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian thinks the film delivers what the franchise fans want, and criticizes it for not taking itself seriously.
However, Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson considers the film successful despite its self-referential tone. Nick Schager from The Daily Beast echoes similar sentiments, considering Deadpool 3 as a much-needed refreshing addition to the MCU. Empire critic Olly Richards admires the appeal of the abundance of insider jokes to fans and lauds Jackman's portrayal, allowing for some poignant moments in a comical setting.
