Deadpool 2 (2018)

The surround sound wasn’t on in the theater, which adversely affected the experience -- we missed several one-liners because audience laughter was drowning out the film. But I’m certain that, even if every line had been crystal-clear, this doesn't measure up to the first installment.

The advertising for the movie has been hilarious -- from Deadpool's face being featured on other DVD cases to the video for Celine Dion's "Ashes" theme song -- and the movie felt like it was just keeping it going. It's still a good time out, but it felt more like a series of quips and meta moments (at one point Deadpool signs his name as "Ryan Reynolds") than a real movie. It was almost exhausting.

Yes, I'll still show up for the next one. And I'll be hoping for another X-Force mission.

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