Half in the Bag: Deadpool & Wolverine

Summary by Krater

Red Letter Media discusses Deadpool & Wolverine, analyzing how bringing back Hugh Jackman works within the Marvel Cinematic Universe despite Logan's ending, and whether the movie avoids the pitfalls of recent MCU releases.

From the video

Answers: What is the review of Deadpool & Wolverine?

• Deadpool & Wolverine movie review
• MCU multiverse continuity
• Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine
• Comic book movie fatigue
• Cameos and easter eggs in Marvel movies

What it concludes

• Deadpool & Wolverine succeeds by taking a break of several years between sequels, preventing franchise fatigue.
• The movie's use of multiverse cameos and rejected Marvel characters works well because it serves the comedy and narrative themes.
• Bringing back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine does not ruin Logan's ending due to the multiverse context and comedic tone.
• Deadpool & Wolverine benefits from being an isolated, character-driven comedy rather than forcing a traditional interconnected MCU narrative.