I’m not a Marvel or DC fangirl. I know about the Avengers, but don’t understand that damn blue cube thingamajig. I’ve seen Man of Steel, but if you ask me to point out Easter eggs in the movie, I would look for actual Easter eggs. And the reason why I’m admitting all of this is just a warning: if you are reading this article as a way to add to your knowledge of all things comic book film related, may the force be with you.
But last week, I was educated on men in spandex with supernatural powers when I joined the ranks of the majority and plunked down $12 for Deadpool. And one hour and forty-eight minutes later I came to this conclusion:
I really, really liked Deadpool.
Now, if you’re going to come at me with the whole backstory of how this character came to light and what happens to him in later comics, just start waving your tightie whities right now as a sign of defeat. (See the movie and you’ll know what I mean.) I’m probably not going to scour every single comic book store and trade show in order to brush up on my Wade Wilson knowledge. I know: my loss.
But nevertheless, I found the film to be the good kind of ridiculousness, funny as hell, and so raunchy, I’m still blushing a week later.
Still not convinced to see it? Here’s a few gems that you’re missing out and chances are, if you mention any of these to anyone who has seen the movie, that person will start giggling like a little British girl whose grammar was corrected by Harry Styles:
“Happy Lent”, “Soldier” Reynolds making a guest appearance in a fight scene (I’ll give you a hint: it’s south of Ryan’s border if you catch my drift), a topographical map of Utah, Zamboni, KFC spork, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, superhero landing, breaking down teenage angst, 16th wall, and this piece of brilliance:
“Listen Al, if I never see you again, I want you to know that I love you very much. I also buried 1,600 kilos of cocaine somewhere in the apartment – right next to the cure for blindness. Good luck.”
And what do all these moments have in common? They all showcase the comedic styles of the man that Blake Lively calls her baby daddy and whom I call my Canadian Hall Pass:
Ryan Reynolds
Being a heterosexual woman who possesses a working pulse, I, of course, find Ryan to be hot. (See The Proposal, The Amnityville Horror, Blade 2 if you can stomach it.) But it wasn’t until these past few months that I came to realize that quite frankly, Ryan Reynolds is perhaps one of the funniest actors that I don’t want to bitch slap (unless it’s in a fantasy and The Rolling Stone’s “Paint It Black” is playing in the background).
Need some evidence and/or just chance to see more of Ryan? You’ve come to the right place.
vancityreynolds
If you ruin this for me by telling me some PR intern is really writing his posts, I will call you a liar and we can never be friends, and I give great Christmas gifts BTW.
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It’s Guy Love
I’m totally shipping this friendship together. Move over Matt and Ben. It’s all about Rugh. Good luck on pronouncing that.
I would also like to thank Ryan Reynolds for providing this gif able moment, which I’m calling The Reynolds’ Oh Face.
“The Tao of Reynolds”
Dear Google, not only do you believe that your employees deserve extended parental leave, five star lunches, and nap areas, you went along and gave them the gift that is Ryan Reynolds in the flesh. At my last staff meeting, I got excited when they passed out sample size cups of Costco trail mix. Way to make me question my life choices once again, Google.
Yes, the entire interview is 27 minutes of pure Ryan bliss, but scroll to 24:25 to watch People Magazine’s Sexiest Dad Alive call out all those parents who believe that a child picking a nose is a sure sign of a prodigy.
“I have one friend who is like, ‘My daughter is quoting Chekov and she’s two.’ And I was like, ‘Your daughter’s an asshole.’”
Amen, brother. Amen.
