The critics have weighed in onDeadpool 2and the movie is officially certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Many fans probably aren’t too surprised to hear this, but it’s good news nonetheless and in the months leading up to the release, there were a few red flags that maybe signified thehighly-anticipated sequelwouldn’t live up to the hype. But it looks as though Ryan Reynolds and Fox have pulled it together and made a satisfying sequel.
As of this writing,Deadpool 2has an 85 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 100 reviews counted. That’s actually a little better than the firstDeadpool, which currently sits at an 83 percent rating, but that’s with a substantially higher 255 reviews counted. In any case, it looks like the movies are in the same ballpark, which is good news for those planning on seeing the sequel in theaters this weekend. Here’s what thecritical consensus is for the movie, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
“Though it threatens to buckle under the weight of its meta gags, Deadpool 2 is a gory,gleeful lampoon of the superhero genrebuoyed by Ryan Reynolds' undeniable charm.”
Deadpool 2had its fair share of hurdles during production. For one, director Tim Miller, who helmed the first movie, departed over creative differences early on. That led to David Leitch, who directedAtomic Blondeand co-directed the firstJohn Wick, stepping in. They also had atough time cracking the script, but Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Ryan Reynolds eventually got it hammered out. Another possible cause for concern came more recently when reports surfaced online of a test screening that didn’t go over particularly well.
Studios regularly hold these screenings togauge audience reactionand to fix any potential issues. Even if such a screening did take place, reshoots and retooling got the job done, as a more recent test screening earned higher ratings than the originalDeadpool. The critics have mostly given their stamp of approval to the sequel, but it’s the fans that matter most as they’re the ones who actually spend the money to see it. But that shouldn’t be a problem, asDeadpool 2looks like it is finally going to take downAvengers: Infinity Warthis weekend with a massive opening.
In terms of the overallX-Menfranchise,Deadpool 2has a few movies ahead of it.Loganis the franchise’s highest-rated movie, currently sitting at 93 percent. That’s followed byX-Men: Days of Future Pastat 90 percent, thenX-Men: First Classat 86 percent.Deadpool 2is tied for fourth place withX2: X-Men United, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. The looming Disney purchase of Foxmay have an effect on the future of the franchise, but for now, it looks like the Merc With a Mouth is firing on all cylinders. In all likelihood, anX-Forcemovie will be next, if they can get it done before Disney takes over. This news comes to us courtesy ofRotten Tomatoes.
