Deadpool 2: reviews

What the critics say average 6.7 from 3 outlets

• 10 The Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan "It is a fairly brilliant sendup of comic-book action movies, as well as also being an excellent example of one." Read
• 6.0 The GuardianSteve Rose "Ryan Reynolds' ability to conjure laughs from pain is fantastic, but there are ethnic stereotypes here that need an upgrade". Read
• 4.0 Time OutPhilip De Semlyen "It's a long movie and when its star isn't on screen the boundary-pushing shocks and endless self-references wear thin." Read
• VarietyAndrew Barker "This sequel is an improvement on its 2016 predecessor: Sharper, grosser, more narratively coherent and funnier overall, with a few welcome new additions." Read
• The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore "'Deadpool 2' is, if less of a surprise than its predecessor, just as funny (?) There's action aplenty throughout the film, but 'Deadpool 2' doesn't bog down in it". Read
• IndiewireKate Erbland "'Deadpool' had a sense of humor about itself, but its sequel finds a way to make those jokes truly funny." Read
• New York TimesA. O. Scott "There is something ever so slightly dishonest about this character, something false about the boundaries drawn around his sadism and his rage. 'Deadpool 2' dabbles in ugliness and transgression, but takes no real creative risks". Read