Deadpool Movie Review 2016

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The Good:
From the very beginning of its opening credits all the way to even its ending credits, Deadpool doesn't hold back with a flurry of comedic jabs. There are so many funny punch lines that you may miss because you'll be too busy laughing. As many fans already expected, Ryan Reynolds was made for this role and it showed greatly. His wit, charm and humor were on full display throughout.

The supporting characters in this film also do a wonderful job sustaining the movie, and not leaving the burden of keeping you laughing only on Reynolds. Ed Skrein (plays "Ajax") plays a great villain that compliments Deadpool's character very well. Gina Carano was finally utilized properly as an imposing figure in her role. Even the character of Colossus was finally done in a proper way that will make you enjoy the character opposed to his previous portrayals in other X-Men appearances.

The action scenes were also a great highlight to this film. Given the rated R rating, the violence was not held back in its gruesome form. Even better, while some of the scenes were really intense and fast paced, director Tim Miller was wise enough to slow them down so that the audience could fully absorb what they were seeing. In other words, it wasn't a bunch of blurry action scenes like in Man of Steel.

One last minor note, the love angle was done in a very genuine way. Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin (plays "Vanessa") shared some great on-screen chemistry. While romances in comic book films usually don't help the movie progress, this one succeeded in my opinion. It was done in such a way that you really do end up rooting for the couple's success.

The Bad:
I think that any "critic" that attempts to find something wrong with this film is just unnecessarily nitpicking. The ONLY thing that MAY be considered "bad" is the constant references that lead into being inside jokes within the movie. Due to Deadpool's consistent breaking of the "4th wall", there are many jokes that may go over some people's head if they are unfamiliar with the former X-Men movies, Ryan Reynold's past movies (Green Lantern or X-Men Origins: Wolverine), or even the media criticism that has surrounded this film and the actors before. I can't hold that against this movie though so you can make of that what you wish.

The Reason:
Fellow Nerds and Geeks REJOICE! This is what every adult comic book fan has been waiting for! We finally have another perfect comic book movie! The same way The Avengers broke the mold by introducing multiple heroes on one screen, or how Captain America 2 placed superheroes in a different movie genre, Deadpool is now a game changer in the comic book world. The R rating opened up so many more opportunities for this film in regards to the violent action, humor and originality. In other words, the R rating gives Deadpool a unique advantage that former comic book movies could never obtain.

This was probably a combination of The Hangover + The Punisher.  By the way, this is in no way shape or form suitable for a young audience. This movie is very "adult" in every sense of the term. I strongly urge you all to steer away from any internet talk about this film. There a lot of surprises in the film that you'll enjoy. There are also TWO end credit scenes so feel free to stay to the end to catch it. Don't be cheap, go watch this film. It deserves every penny spent, because after watching it, you'll want to see more like this. As of right now, Deadpool just kicked off 2016 as the best movie going and its putting a lot of pressure on upcoming films like Batman V Superman and Marvel's Civil War.

The Rating: 10/10

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The 5th Wave Movie Review (2016)

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The Trailer:

The Good:
The movie does a good job of showing the progressive transition of what a post-apocalyptic event would look like. Unlike other natural disaster movies like 2012 or Day After Tomorrow, this film doesn't waste a lot of time in depicting the level of urgency and danger. Chloë Grace Moretz does an excellent job of playing the main lead protagonist. She was able to maintain a sense of balance between strength and vulnerability; reminding us that she's still a teenager thrown into a really dangerous situation.

The Bad:
This may just be own personal bias, but I didn't care too much for the romantic element involved. At this point, given this genre of movies, it seems like the teenage love triangle is just run its course into the ground. The "romances" just don't see very organic or they come off as forced.

Unfortunately the trailer does give away a minor spoiler with one of the character's identity. It may have been slightly predictable but if you pay attention to the trailer it makes it robs the surprise even more. The movie tried to be mysterious with certain plot twists, but for the most part it was fairly predictable.

The Reason:
This ultimately ended up being a mix of both Divergent and War of the Worlds. The first half of the movie definitely shows a lot of promise, but then it quickly begins to go downhill. Maybe fans of the books would enjoy this, but I think this is a movie that you can either wait to watch at home or pass on entirely. If you liked movies like the Hunger Games or Divergent then this film falls right in the middle of them.There's just very little about it that will leave you with a lasting impression or even wanting to see more if a sequel were come out.

The Rating: 6.5/10 

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[Article] Eman's Top 10 Exciting Movies for 2016

10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows - June 3rd

Okay, I think my inner child came out and sneaked this on the list. I do not foresee this being a huge hit, but I am a little excited to see my childhood favorite Ninja Turtles go head to head with new Mutants (Beebop and Rocksteady) and the Shredder. I think it will be corny and let's not forget that Megan Fox will have more speaking roles, but outside of that it may actually be a fun movie to watch.

9. ) Finding Dory - June 17th

I don't usually review children/family movies, but you know what, Finding Nemo was a really good movie. So I'm excited to sit down with my wife and kids to watch Finding Dory as I'm sure it won't disappoint.

8.) London Has Fallen - March 4th

All the characters from Olympus has fallen are back. This looks just as good as the first film. I can shut my brain off and just watch tons of action and explosions. Count me in.

7.) X-Men Apocalypse - May 27

Well, his is supposed to be the big one for the X Men film series. Supposedly without Hugh Jackman's Wolverine carrying the film, but with no surprise more Jennifer Lawrence forced yet again into the forefront. The only thing interesting about this film is that it will be the first time we've seen one of the major X Men villains, Apocalypse on the big screen. I'm excited to see this, but my expectations will be held in check at the same time.

6.) Now You See Me 2 - June 10

I thought the previous Now You See Me film was entertaining and fun and just a solid film over all. I'm excited for this because I love heist movies and magic. It's a winning combination. Period.

5.) The Conjuring 2 - June 10

First of all, The Conjuring was probably one of the best horror films within the past decade, or longer. Director James Wan (Insidious, The Conjuring) is coming back again as well to direct. Hopefully it maintains the "creepy factor" and doesn't revert back to the jump scares that are really just cheap. I'm ready for this.

4.) Suicide Squad: Aug. 5th

I'm probably most excited about this for two reasons. 1.) David Ayer will be directing. If you don't know by now, Ayer is probably one of the better up and coming directors in Hollywood. (Fury, End of Watch, SWAT, Training Day). He's a perfect fit for this film. 2.) We finally get to see the next iteration of the Joker on screen, played by Jared Leto. I think this film will surprise more people than originally thought.

3.) Deadpool - Feb 12

Comic fans have been waiting for this film to be made and best of all it's going to be rated R. That means you can enjoy Ryan Reynolds to the character's full extent.

2.) Batman V Superman - March 25

"Tell me…do you bleed?" WHAT!? Yes. Let's do this. I'm ready. The title speaks for itself. I have some minor worries about this film like will Jesse Eisenberg ruin the film as Lex? Did the trailers show us too much with this potential "doomsday" ? Either way, I'm sure it won't disappoint....because you know...Batman.

1.) Captain America 2: Civil War - May 6th

This is the next chapter to follow up on the really, really good Captain America 2 Winter Soldier film. Hopefully it continues with the spy espionage feel that made Cap 2 a success, and we're also going to see both the Black Panther and Spider Man make an appearance as well. I doubt it follows the comic book story that closely, but it's definitely making the list for movies to see in 2016.

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[Article] 10 Interesting Movies of 2016

Here are 10 movies (in no particular order) that I believe are going to be interesting to see in 2016.

The 5th Wave (Jan 22nd)

Haven't read the books or anything, but I'm interested because it looks like a cross between War of the Worlds and Divergent. I'm hoping it's not a Divergent copy though.

Race (Feb 19)

This is Jesse Owens vs Hitler. Enough said. I'm interested.

The Witch (Feb 26)

Interesting Horror. Looks like something I'd be okay with watching at home.

The Jungle Book (Apr 15)

Maybe it's my inner child screaming out, but I want to see this and watch it with my kids. The visuals look good so count me in.

Barbershop 3: The Next Cut & Best Man Wedding (April 15)

I don't really like the fact that they will be competing in theaters, but I'll be watching both of these releases. Both of these films will be shooting for the same target audience. Plus if you look at the movie schedule, there's little to no competition coming out during the week of April 1st. I'll still be going out and seeing both.

Independence Day 2: Resurgence (June 24th)

Something tells me that I'm supposed to get excited for this film, but even after watching the trailer, it's just not doing it for me. Maybe it's because Will Smith is missing. Maybe it's because it took too long for this sequel to come out. Whatever it is, I'll go see it, but I'm interested not geeked.

The Legend of Tarzan (July 1st)

This seems to have a good line up of actors (Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, Sam Jackson, and more). The visuals also seem appealing with the computer special effects and all. I'll give this a chance.

Star Trek Beyond (July 22nd)

The reason why this film didn't make my "excited to see" list is because Director J.J. Abrams (who directed the previous two Star Trek films) will not be directing this film. Not much is none about the plot just yet but either way, it appears from the trailers to look interesting. I'll be watching.

10 Clover Field  Lane (March 11th)

This was definitely a surprise as this movie was held closely under wraps. The trailer just dropped out of nowhere and now we know it's coming. The first Clover Field movie was hit or miss with many viewers. I personally enjoyed it, but I didn't think it earth shattering. I love the fact that John Goodman is starring in it and that even the trailer doesn't give too much away. It has my attention.

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[Article] Potential Letdown Movies of 2016

These are some movies of 2016 that I believe will either be potential letdowns or avoidable.

Allegiant (March 18th)


I'm sorry, I just don't care any more about the Divergent series. I watched the first one, and the whole time I was just waiting for it to hurry up and end. I didn't even care to watch  the 2nd one. If you're interested in be my guest, but I'll be skipping this.

Alice Through The Looking Glass (May 27th)


I'm just tired of seeing Johnny Depp do all these trippy movies that include portraying eccentric characters. Outside of Black Mass (Review), his movies are becoming very forgettable. Which is sad because he's a very good actor.

Ghost Busters (July 15th)

Everything about this film already seems gimmicky. From what I've heard and read the movie is a remake of the original Ghost Busters except with a gender swap. I think it would have been a better move had they kept the original movies in tact, and just "passed down" this film to usher in the next branch of Ghost Busters. But hey, at least there's diversity right? I'd be very surprised if this movie got a rating of 7 or higher on IMDB or Rotten Tomatoes.

Underworld 5 (Oct 21st)

All of these just seem repetitive and uninteresting at this point. I don't know if it's just me, but these movies seem to be like long episodes from a tired TV show from the CW.

Central Intelligence (June 17th)

I try to warn people not to waste their time and money on watching comedies in the theater. Don't get me wrong, if you're a fan of a particular comedian, in this case Kevin Hart, or if you're just in the mood for going out  in general, then feel free to check this out. Even though I'm a Kevin Hart fan, this just seems like the type of movie I'd rather watch and laugh at home.

Gods of Egypt (April 8)

This movie will not get a dime or a recommendation from me. I'm sorry but it's just ridiculous as to how "Hollywood" insists and continues to white wash Egyptian related films. Honestly I don't think you have to be pro-Afrocentric to agree about that either.


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