Few mainstream movies are truly radical. After all, Hollywood is generally a risk-averse place. They make movies that assuage, not challenge conventions. They leave the wacky and threatening ideas to the indies and foreign films. “Deadpool” is the exception to the rule. A superhero flick based on a character few non-comics readers have probably even heard of, it’s violent, foul-mouthed and flippant. The protagonist is an unlikable heel who talks directly to the audience, insults his enemies and makes no pretense at heroic deeds.
Deadpool
Deadpool
Deadpool
Few mainstream movies are truly radical. After all, Hollywood is generally a risk-averse place. They make movies that assuage, not challenge conventions. They leave the wacky and threatening ideas to the indies and foreign films. “Deadpool” is the exception to the rule. A superhero flick based on a character few non-comics readers have probably even heard of, it’s violent, foul-mouthed and flippant. The protagonist is an unlikable heel who talks directly to the audience, insults his enemies and makes no pretense at heroic deeds.