Once a superhero film becomes successful it is almost impossible to imagine the hero or villain being played by another actor. be it Robert Downey Jr. for Iron Man or Christian Bale for Batman. Ryan Reynolds has finally found the role he was destined to play – Deadpool, and I doubt if anyone can play it better than he did. Though he wears the mask for most of his screen time, through his dialogues and one-liners he never stops entertaining. While he shocks you with his violent acts he also immediately makes you laugh! Deadpool is probably the funniest, most charismatic and captivating Marvel hero, judging by the way Reynolds plays the character. The supporting crew is barely noticeable, except for Ed Skrein, who plays a decent villain.
So while the trailer and general word of mouth gave me a lot to expect from the film, in the end it was Ryan Reynolds’ standout performance that took the cake. probably because it was the only thing worth responsible for the movie’s success. With his stunts, catch phrases and acting, he carries the film on his shoulders, for without his acting Deadpool wouldn’t have been half as well received. It’s a new type of superhero film, but is far from being the best.