People go to see superhero films for a number of reasons. Some viewers connect with the characters, while others enjoy the huge set pieces and action-packed scenes. Some just want to laugh their asses off, which is where Deadpool 2 comes in. The first Deadpool set an extremely high standard with its meta humour, fourth wall breakage and zany leading character. All the tropes that people have come to love about superhero films were ripped apart and turned on their head. So, with expectations so high, does Ryan Reynolds manage to capture lightning in a bottle twice? Spoiler alert: It’s a resounding fuck yeah! Continue reading “Deadpool 2 Review: The F Word Stands For Family In A Brilliant Sequel”
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Luck Be A Lady: Looking Into The Probability Manipulation Of Domino
As superhero films have grown in popularity, they’ve created an opportunity for obscure characters to be introduced to a wider audience. For example, Deadpool 2 is set to showcase a number of characters that casual viewers have likely never heard of. A character I’m looking forward to seeing in the movie is Domino. In the comics, Domino is tied to the X-Men and X-Force. So, what exactly makes the character interesting?
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5 Superhero Films To Be Excited About In 2018
2017 has been an amazing year for superhero films, with several great showings. Hugh Jackman gave a phenomenal final performance as Wolverine and Wonder Woman became the hit of the summer. 2018 is looking to be a great year for superhero films as well. The end game of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to be revealed, while directors are continuing to experiment with the comic genre. The Comic Vault is listing five of the best superhero films to look out for in the new year.
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