Oh boy, what can I say about this mess? The hype was off the charts, and guess what? The movie was supposed to be the best thing from Marvel since Endgame. But nope, it wasn’t. Not even close.
What Went Wrong?
So, what went wrong with this Marvel Jesus outing with Wolverine? Why did fans and critics hate it? Let’s break it down with some big spoilers because, really, we only care about spoilers if the movie is any good.
The Elephant in the Room: The Script
The script, folks. Fans were all pumped when Deadpool 3 was announced. Then, Hugh Jackman signed on, and the excitement went through the roof. But things started going south when fans began speculating about all the other cameos they might see. Seriously, if the writers and Ryan Reynolds ran out of ideas, they could’ve just checked out some fan theories on YouTube. The final script looks like pure fan service instead of a good movie. Here’s why:
Lack of Freshness
Deadpool and Wolverine didn’t offer anything new. It’s the same old stuff: well-choreographed action, fourth-wall breaking, and Ryan Reynolds doing his Deadpool thing. The original Deadpool worked because it was fresh. Now, with superhero fatigue setting in, you can’t just recycle the same old formula and expect people to love it.
The original idea for Deadpool 3, a road trip movie in a Rashomon style, sounds way better than whatever this turned out to be.
Lots of Deus Ex Machina
Let’s talk about the script in detail. It’s full of deus ex machina moments. Deus ex machina is when something or someone suddenly appears to solve all problems. For Example, Captain Marvel destroying Thanos’ ship is one great example of Deus ex Machina. Deadpool and Wolverine have several of these moments, and they’re all about cameos.
Johnny Storm shows up out of nowhere, Peter saves the day during the Deadpool variants fight, and there’s a MacGuffin used in the climax. This isn’t just lazy writing—it’s terrible.
Not Taking Itself Seriously
From the first scene, where Deadpool digs up Logan’s grave, it’s clear the movie isn’t taking itself seriously. They promised to keep Logan’s ending sacred, but nope. They jammed the script with jokes, leaving no room for seriousness. There’s only one serious scene where Wolverine lashed out at Deadpool, and even that’s loaded with jokes.
Marvel used to offer emotional scenes. Remember when Thor lost everything and went into depression? Tony Stark died saving the universe. Hawkeye became a vigilante after losing his family. Steve Rogers lost his date and fought his best friends Bucky and Tony in separate movies. Loki had an arc from villain to hero. Scarlet Witch went from hero to villain. Even Thanos grieved after Gamora died. Why don’t they write scenes like that anymore?
The trailer made it look like a fun ride with some seriousness. But that was a bad red herring. The film is forced fun, with nothing at stake.
Zero Stakes
Speaking of stakes, there are zero. Introducing the multiverse means nobody dies. Wolverine will be around until he’s 90. Even the villains will come back from another universe. Characters like Gambit, Elektra, Blade, Human Torch, and X-23 will all feature in future projects. With nothing at stake, you don’t feel for the characters. Even the world-saving at the end seems like a joke.
Marvel reshuffled their upcoming projects, made multiple script changes, and planned a lot for future movies. They even changed the name of the Multiverse Saga to the Mutant Saga. But they missed the mark big time.
Making It an Event
Marvel made multiple changes to stay relevant. They pushed release dates, made Deadpool and Wolverine R-rated, and changed scripts. But they couldn’t crack the selling point. Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home worked because they did fan service right. Deadpool and Wolverine failed with sloppy writing and too many jokes. The ideal script would have been something fresh and serious.
Deadpool Can’t Be a Savior
Everyone, including me, thought Deadpool and Wolverine would be a breath of fresh air. Nope. At this point, it’s clear Deadpool can’t save the day. Audiences are tired of typical superhero movies where they joke around the whole movie and save the world before credit rolls. This movie is just Ryan Reynolds loving Ryan Reynolds, making jokes about Marvel’s downfall, and surprising the audience with cameos. Fans want something new, and critics want a unique cinema experience.
Only Good Thing: The Credit Scene
The only thing Deadpool managed to get right was the post-credit scene. It featured Chris Evans’ Johnny Storm, clearing the air that Deadpool wasn’t responsible for Johnny Storm’s death. And the scene where Wolverine lashes out at Deadpool in the car is the movie’s highlight.
Conclusion
Deadpool and Wolverine will go down in movie history as one of the biggest disappointments. The hype was enormous, the actors did their job, and the fan service and cameos were on point. Yet, it failed to impress. Fans had high expectations, and critics didn’t cut any slack. If you’re not bringing something new, nobody can save it—not even a charming foul-mouthed superhero or a fan favorite coming back literally from the grave.
Even though they didn’t slap us with “Deadpool will return” and “Wolverine will return” cards, we all know they will be back on screens in a couple of years. Let’s hope the next outing of the duo will be an event with a fresh script that takes itself a bit seriously.