Reviews Hail ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ as Bloodiest Marvel Film

The first reviews for Deadpool & Wolverine are rolling in, and they are quite positive.

After six years and the merging of Disney and Fox, the third Deadpool movie is finally here. This installment is the first to be officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making it a significant milestone. It’s also the first in the franchise that features a full-fledged team-up between Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. (Forget X-Men Origins: Wolverine ever happened. Seriously, it didn’t. That timeline is history.)

This much-anticipated film, Deadpool & Wolverine, opens in theaters this weekend. Critics got their first glimpse at its grand premiere, and the early reactions are in. So, how did Shawn Levy’s attempt to bring the Merc with a Mouth and the Mutant with Adamantium Claws into the MCU fare? For the most part, critics say it’s just what fans would expect: a fun, Easter-egg-filled, and cameo-rich ride that pays homage to the Fox X-Men movies. The chemistry between Reynolds and Jackman is highlighted as a strong point. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the film is R-rated and quite gory, possibly the goriest Marvel movie to date.

It’s important to remember that these are the first wave of tweet reviews, which historically tend to be more positive than comprehensive critiques written after more thoughtful consideration. Nonetheless, the initial outlook is promising for fans of both Deadpool and Wolverine.

Here are some initial reactions:

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Good advice! Deadpool & Wolverine opens in theaters this Friday.