Once Upon a Deadpool

This film is a PG-13 cut of Deadpool 2, created to demonstrate that the character could fit within the MCU. While hindsight shows this was unnecessary-given that Deadpool and Wolverine remained R-rated-it still offers an enjoyable glimpse into an alternate universe where Disney didn't grant Ryan Reynolds these liberties. The story follows Deadpool, who kidnaps and ties up Fred Savage to narrate Deadpool 2 in a Princess Bride-style framing device. Savage critiques the tale as Deadpool recounts his life: starting a new chapter with his girlfriend, Vanessa, as they plan to start a family. However, things take a turn when Cable, a soldier from the future, arrives to target Russell (Firefist), a troubled kid struggling with his powers and anger issues. Determined to protect Russell, Deadpool assembles the X-Force, a team of uniquely skilled heroes, to save the boy and stop Cable before he eliminates him. Overall, due to its irreverent humor and signature meta fourth-wall breaks, strong emotional core, over-the-top, and flamboyant fights, and Reynolds' charismatic and masterful performance as Deadpool (one of the best superhero castings ever), this movie is really good, and even though I wish it had an actual/more defined villain, and some of the scenes cut due to its rating were quite good and missed, I still enjoyed my time with this feature, and think that this was done quite well, the hilarious additions with Savage and from the Super Duper Cut are thoughtfully crafted to keep the film fresh while staying true to the original, and although you'll notice which scenes and dialogue are missing, it doesn't detract from the movie, it also does a great job at pushing the boundaries and edging the line, which makes it just as good as the original Deadpool 2.