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03.10.24

#Marco-Marathon | Deadpool

Film; Name: Deadpool (2016); Production Studios: Twentieth Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, Donners' Company; Director by: Tim Miller; Screenwriter: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick; Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano; Genres: Action, Comedy; Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes;

"Deadpool" (2016) is a daring superhero film with black humor and brutality, where Ryan Reynolds brilliantly plays the sarcastic anti-hero. The film is distinguished by dynamic action, jokes for an adult audience and a fresh approach to the genre.

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

01.10.24

#Marco-Marathon | Deadpool

Film; Name: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024); Production Studios: Marvel Studios, 21 Laps Entertainment, New Zealand Film Commission, TSG Entertainment, Ontario Creates, 20th Century Studios, Maximum Effort, Québec Production Services Tax Credit, Creative BC; Director by: Shawn Levy; Screenwriter: Shawn Levy, Paul Wernick, Ryan Reynolds, Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, Rhett Reese, Zeb Wells, Len Wein, John Romita Sr., Herb Trimpe, Roy Thomas, Frank Miller;

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin; Genres: Science-fiction, Action, Comedy, Adventure; Running Time: 2 hours 8 minutes;

"Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) is a fun and chaotic superhero film that pairs Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy, the movie blends sharp humor, wild action, and unexpected emotional depth. The chemistry between the two leads shines, with plenty of meta-jokes and multiverse madness. While the action and visuals are generally strong, some moments feel uneven. Still, it’s a highly entertaining experience.

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) dir. Shawn Levy

05.10.24

#Marco-Marathon

Film; Name: It Ends with Us (2024); Production Studios: Wayfarer Studios, Saks Picture Company; Director by: Justin Baldoni; Screenwriter: Christy Hall; Starring: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate, Brandon Sklenar, Hasan Minhaj; Genres: Drama, Melodrama; Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes;

It Ends with Us (2024) is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel that combines romance and domestic violence drama. Blake Lively conveys the emotions of the heroine well, but the film suffers from an uneven tone: romantic scenes contrast with the theme of violence, which sometimes looks unnatural. Although the acting is strong, the mixing of genres leaves a mixed impression.

Three stars — well played, but tonally unbalanced.

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐

06.10.24

#Marco-Marathon

Film Name: Borderlands (2024); Production Studios: Lionsgate Films, Picturestart, Arad Productions, Origo Film Group, 2K Games, Gearbox Studios; Director by: Eli Roth, Tim Miller; Screenwriter: Joe Abercrombie; Starring: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu; Genres: Science-fiction, Action, Adventure, Comedy; Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes;

"Borderlands" (2024) is a chaotic and disappointing adaptation of the popular video game. Despite a stellar cast, including Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart, the film suffers from poor direction, incoherent action scenes, and a lack of meaningful character development. The humor falls flat, and the movie feels disjointed, as though stitched together from different versions after troubled production. Even fans of the game may struggle to find enjoyment in this lifeless adaptation.

Zero stars is a failed attempt to transfer the spirit of the game to the screen.

My rating:

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