Deadpool & Wolverine: A DC Roast?
What are some of the jokes in Deadpool & Wolverine directed at DC?
Oh man, Deadpool is a real troll! He's got some serious jabs at DC in this movie, it's hilarious. One of the biggest ones is when Henry Cavill, who played Superman in DC's films, shows up as a Wolverine variant. Deadpool calls him "Cavillrine," and says that Marvel would have treated him better. It's a big dig at how DC handled Superman's character, especially since Cavill got replaced after being so popular.
Deadpool also goes after Black Adam, which is a whole other story. Remember how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson kept saying Black Adam would change everything in DC? Well, it didn't exactly go to plan, and Deadpool calls out Black Adam in the movie. He even tries to convince some cosmic entity that Wolverine is the real game-changer in the MCU, referencing Black Adam's claims. It's super funny because Ryan Reynolds and The Rock worked together on "Red Notice," so it's all just playful banter.
Why is it so funny that Deadpool is making fun of DC?
It's like a playground rivalry, but way funnier. You know how Marvel and DC have always been competing? This is Deadpool being the class clown and poking fun at their rival. But it's not just about the rivalry, it's about Deadpool's personality. He's always been a bit of a jerk, and he's super aware of himself and everything happening around him. So, when he's taking shots at DC, it feels natural and almost like a commentary on the whole comic book universe. It's refreshing to see Marvel poke fun at DC, especially since we usually see DC being the butt of the joke, like in "The Flash."
Is Deadpool & Wolverine the first time that Deadpool has made fun of DC?
Absolutely not! Deadpool's been trolling DC for ages. Remember when he's getting tortured to become a mutant? He says he hopes his suit won't be green or animated. That's a dig at Green Lantern, which Ryan Reynolds starred in, and wasn't exactly a critical darling. And in Deadpool 2, he even goes back in time to try and stop himself from getting the Green Lantern role. He's not afraid to call out his own past!
He also calls himself Batman in Deadpool 2, makes fun of the fact that Cable's world is too dark and depressing for Marvel, and even references the infamous "Martha" moment from Batman v Superman, where both heroes found out their mothers had the same name. So, Deadpool's been a DC critic for a while, and it's great that he's still doing it even under Disney!
Is it a problem that Deadpool is making fun of DC?
Honestly, no! It's just good-natured fun. It's not like he's saying something mean or trying to hurt their feelings. It's all in good humor and shows that Deadpool is not afraid to break the fourth wall and just be himself. Plus, it's good to see a little bit of friendly rivalry between the two comic book giants!
Does Deadpool & Wolverine do anything else funny?
Well, besides the DC jabs, there are loads of hilarious moments in this movie. We get some wild cameos and some crazy stuff happens, but I can't spoil it! Just trust me when I say it's a riot from start to finish, especially if you're a Marvel fan. The whole thing is just so Deadpool and we get to see him at his best.
