“Chi-Raq” Film Analysis

            Spike Lee’s films always seem to cover a controversial topic and one of his most recent “Chi-Raq” isn’t an exception. From stopping gang violence to promoting world peace, this film covers a variety of topics. Lee’s choice of storytelling was very interesting within the film for unlike most modern films where you are thrown into a story and you watch it unravel in front of you, in “Chi-Raq” it is presented as an event that had already happened and you are being retold the story by a narrator which happens to be Samuel Jackson. When the narrator appears normally with a zoom shot or voice over, it generally signifies an ending of one act and the beginning of another similarly to a play. In addition, to the film being broken into acts the entire screenplay is in meter so almost every other line rhymes creating a unique Shakespearean atmosphere, which is no longer present in modern storytelling unless used for a remake of a Shakespeare play; but this film doesn’t tell a story of Shakespeare, but instead an ancient Greek play known as Lysistrata, and it is revamped to cover modern topics. Lee’s style of storytelling within the film is the main selling point, for its told in his own unique film universe that Lee had created while also encompassing elements from different types of film. For example, for a good majority of the film it felt like a Woman’s picture due to the gender topics that were present, while another part of the film felt like a war film due to the vast amount of voyeurism and shooting that was present due to the gang conflict that created the main plot of the film. On the other hand, the film could also be classified as apart of Transnational Cinema for its message for peace over violence had spread to multiple countries. The film as a whole was phenomenal with its use of time lapse and narration making it very fluid and clear to understand, while also adding in a meter rhyme scheme to the script in order to show that what is being depicted isn’t real, but very much could be. In the end, the film almost feels like it was college video project that was uploaded to YouTube, but this weird style is what will keep you entertained throughout the majority of the film. Thus, if you havn’t seen “Chi-Raq” it will leave you with discomfort while thinking how you can help you community and stop conflicts within the future generations. 

An Analysis of Films by Kubrick and Coppola

            From the mid-1900s onward the two most prominent film makers until the early 2000s was Stanley Kubrick and Francis Ford Coppola with their thriller array of films ranging from haunted hotels, to a story about a New York mafia family. As you look at their earlier films and compare them to their later ones it is very evident that they took influences form one another, while also improving upon techniques that they had used prior. A great example of this can be seen in Kubrick’s film “Full Metal Jacket”, for just like in his previous film “Barry Lyndon” the major battle of the film that is depicted wasn’t one that was outstanding but it was still memorable enough for the soldiers that did take part in it. In addition, Kubrick being well aware of Coppola’s previous spectacle of “Apocalypse Now” Kubrick continued the theme of showing the grunt work when depicting the Vietnam War in the second half of his film. However, he tried a different approach to Coppola’s film having it being depicted farther into the war and being held within an industrial environment while the vast majority of “Apocalypse Now” was within the dense jungle. On the other hand, if you look at Coppola’s film “Apocalypse Now” it is easy to identify elements that he had took from his previous film “The Godfather” and one of Kubrick’s earlier films “Barry Lyndon”. Within film with its many stars the main protagonist Captain Willard which is played by Martin Sheen, is given an offer that he can’t refuse from the general, similarly to how the godfather would give out offers to his clients that if they refused then they would suffer dire consequences. It is evident that the storyboard processes for this film was very thought out due to the mass amount stunts that were implored for attention such as the synchronized sound scene with the helicopters with Rise of the Valkyrie playing in the background in order to rev up the viewer for the action that would soon consume them; but lets not forget about the wonderful lighting effects that were applied when the platoon finally reached their destination and met Brando’s character and his dark temple lit only by candle light instead of three-point lighting; showing evident signs that Coppola took some techniques form Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon”. Although, both “Apocalypse Now” and “Full Metal Jacket” where both serious war films there was some comedy that helped levied the intensity and took your mind away from the seriousness involved sutures and guns; such as Robert Duval’s character in “Apocalypse Now” who wants to turn this action film into more of a surf film as he offers his men the choice to go surf during a siege or go fight, and most of them turn around and head towards the beach front to surf. The only thing that the two war movies seemed to be missing were subtitles, to understand the Vietcong forces. Thus, if you do ever have any free time look into these two outstanding directors and the creative film styles that they have developed for it is worth the spectatorship.

“The Monuments Men” Review

The Film “The Monuments Men” is a costume drama that depicts the ruthless actions that had occurred during the Second World War by the Nazi party and their endeavors to make everything their own. The film follows a group of old-timers who are all experts in different forms of art and their attempt to recover stolen artworks that were taken from various European nations by the Nazi party in their attempt to create the world’s greatest art collection. As they travel across Europe to find the stolen art they encounter the hardships any solider must face on a battlefield such as victory and since of loss created by the conflict, for not all of the monuments men were able to return home. This can also be seen in costume drama known as “Barry Lyndon” which also depicts the hardships and wounds that are created through conflict and war, such as when Barry lost a close friend when he fought in the seven year war and fought for the British. Overall “The Monuments Men” is an outstanding film with an amazing cast which includes many powerhouse actors such George Clooney and Bill Murray, while also having an incredible shooting script and score. The script itself seemed to have some flaws along with its segmentation, but it allowed for the film to be followed easily through its fluid sequences and let the viewer to become immersed within the old soldiers adventure as they are put into an almost third person omniscient feel with the films shot-Reverse shots when the soldiers are in their two man groups and the shots of movement as they travel from town to town to help liberate and locate stolen artwork. However, you also can’t overlook the sound design of this film, for almost every piece of sound is clear and heightens the senses of immersion, while on the hand the soundtrack and the catchy jingle of the main theme of the movie makes film an even more remember able. While some people may argue that film wasn’t too great such as David Denby from the New Yorker with his review stating “We may have gained something in humor by not taking the saviors in the art-rescue story very seriously, but we've lost just about all of the romantic pleasures of heroism” but if you overlook some of the flaws that are found in the script you can see a very well thought out story that is still engaging till the very end which make this film great and a huge success. If only the story didn’t take one to film to cover it all then it could’ve had a potential sequel, but then again most war stories don’t tend to have a follow up. Nonetheless, if you haven’t seen the film it is definitely worth the time if you have nothing to do on a rainy day. 

“The Shinning” Review

            This past Monday was Halloween and like most individuals instead of going out and partying or trick or treating, I watched horror films all night with a few friends and the one film that truly sent shivers down my spine was Stanley Kubrick’s film “The Shinning”. I’ve seen this film around three times now but each time I always get goosebumps from the score and the overall atmosphere of the majority of the scenes. The film “The Shinning” is based off of a Stephen King novel by the same name, and is focused around the Torrance family Jack, Wendy and their son Danny as they are tasked to watching over the Overlook Hotel all winter until the snow thaws and the staff can return to begin normal operations. At first glance to the viewer this sounded like an easy task, but the hotel actually held a dark secret where a long time ago a man who the same job many years prior had murdered his entire family before killing himself, and to the average person this just appeared to them as a severe case of cabin fever. However, the hotel itself had become an apparition and it tries to force its residents that stay there for a long time to stay forever and become a part of its ghostly collection, and the entity that was chosen to be the representation of the whole hotel was Delbert Grady, the man who killed his family many years prior to prevent them from leaving the hotel. However, it’s not just the story that made this a great horror film, it’s also all the thought that was put into the pre-production, and production phases of the film. This can easily be shown just through the complex layout of the hotel that was developed in production design, for it easily shows that the actual set wasn’t at just one location, but many different locations in order to create the perfect fictional hotel. In addition, it is known that Kubrick often takes numerous takes of the same scene before selection one that best suits the film, and one example of this is when Jack finally succumbs to the hotel and begins to chase Wendy up the central stair case as she tries to wave him off with a baseball bat, and it is said that Kubrick had made the actors due so many numerous takes that it wasn’t until the take where the actress looked extremely fatigued and was about to pass out from exhaustion was the take that he wanted for the film. For Kubrick the positioning of the camera is a necessity, for it being for product placement, or to give you a different perspective, it just gives you more physiological terror as you watch the film. As film critic for the Time Magazine Richard Schickel had stated “Kubrick has made a movie that will have to be reckoned with on the highest level” for it is truly a masterpiece to behold. If you do plan on watching it I would recommend it through a projector on a big screen, and don’t bring any children and follow the Rating System.

“Finding Nemo” Review

            The film “The Godfather” used the theme of protecting and caring for your family that it had inspired many films to do the same. One film that uses a similar theme is “Finding Nemo”, at first glance being an animated Disney film it might be something similar to an operatta like their earlier films, but it is actually a comedy drama with the plot revolving of father clown fish that traverses the ocean to try to find and rescue his son Nemo who had been abducted by humans. From the first scene of Nemo getting captured and Marlin the father getting dazed by a camera and the shot being thrown into a first person point of view shot the viewer is instantly thrown into a since of dread for you are thrown into Marlin’s point of view as you have to watch a loved one get whisked away to a mysterious unknown location. Similarly to how the Corleone family went to the far corners of the earth to protect their own Marlin did the same had started his journey across the ocean which would lead him to meet the comic relief of the film known as Dory. The performance of Ellen DeGeneres gave as Dory was a pleasure to behold and most definitely made the dark plot of the film more enjoyable to watch. From the just keep swimming jingle, to the many times her short term memory loss had the worst possible timing, Dory was a character that anyone could enjoy to watch and learn from. In addition, thanks to advancements in recording the vocals of the voice actors were crisp and clear thanks to noise reduction technology, and with the enhancements of CGI the persistence of vision was phenomenal. Overall the film just shows how far family will go for one another and how important it is to rely on one another. As film critic for the “AV Club” Keith Phipps as stated in his review, “Like Pixar's previous films, Finding Nemo mines humor from the oddities of an unknown world but stays grounded in a familiar one, finding recognizable elements of heartbreak and happiness amid the ink-jetting octopi and irritable flounders” as a result the film is a wander for an individual, and if you’re having any doubts all you have to do is look at the movie poster and you’ll know that you’re in for a tale of epic proportions. “Finding Nemo” is an animated classic and if you still haven’t seen it yet I would recommend to view it, and it’s always better when you’re watching it with close friends or family.

“The Producers” (1967) Review

            Many films use music to create the mood for a scene but not many use music to further deepen a story and entice the audience like a musical does. One film that does this well is the 1967 Mel Brooks film “The Producers”. This film focus on theatrical producer Max Bialystock and a timid accountant known as Leo Bloom, and their endeavor to make a large sum after they realize that if Max was to produce a play that flopped then they would be able to keep all the money that was raised but wasn’t used. While you are entertained by their endeavor it will make you feel like you’re watching a short comical nickelodeon that you just want to keep watching over and over again; ranging from the musical numbers such as Springtime for Hitler, to the montage used to acquire the money to produce the production. This is one masquerade that Mel Brooks produced that will be put into Media Studies and Film due to its use of music, melodrama acting of Gene Wilder, and it’s mise-en-scene. Comparably, this film relies on image very similarly to Hitchcock’s film “North by Northwest” in which the background is just as important as the foreground within the major scenes, and how the camera angle can change the perspective of an image. For example, in “North by Northwest” in the scene in the cafeteria at mount Rushmore the actual action of the scene was occurring the corner while it provided a greater shot to also in capitate the presidential faces that are engraved into the mountain. While in “The Producers Mel Brooks uses the camera to give the movie viewer a different look to what the in movie audience is seeing such as during Springtime for Hitler when all the Nazi actors have locked arms and appear to be moving in a circle they are actually forming a shape of a swastika in order to provide a comical effect due to the actual production was supposed to be purposeful flop. However, through the master shot of the film we learn that the play was actually a big success, and it was in part to the stupidity of the performer that was given the role as Hitler and his song “Hail Me” which turned the serious Nazi propaganda production into whimsical comedy. As “Time Magazine” once wrote about the film “The Producers has many things going for it -- notably a wild, ad-lib energy that explodes in a series of sight gags and punch lines.” and this couldn’t be any truer. The only thing I wonder is if they put a microphone on all the actors that were used in each musical production or if they were prerecorded and then edited in. If you haven’t witnessed this outstanding Mel Brooks film you definitely should for it outshines the remake and you’ll have a nonstop burst of laughs.

“Avatar” Film Review

            Most fantasy films appear to follow similar plots in which the main protagonist who is usually an unexpected hero goes on an adventure of epic proportions in order to stop an evil force and save the world from plunging into darkness or learn a life changing lesson, however the overall story of these films tend to vary from film to film. For example, Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, the legendary film that takes you on an adventure across Middle Earth can easily be compared to the film Avatar, a film of just as much epic proportions but instead takes you to the planet Pandora that is home to the tall and majestic race known as the Na’Vi. Similarly to the first Lord of the Rings film Avatar is a story that is filled with intertextuality and is centered around individuals that at first is viewed to be oddball due to their stature; but after gaining the trust of the people that would soon to become their allies they are able to overcome many large obstacles. The film Avatar is an interlaced/progressive film for the vast majority of the film was created using CGI so that the actors likeness can be transferred to their Na’Vi counterparts; thus the majority of the film was recorded in a studio unlike its counter parts in the Lord of the Rings trilogy which had multiple filming locations in the majestic outdoors. Although, even if the lens isn’t focused on real life action role-players with lots of makeup in breathtaking mountain scenery, the film has its own magical touch to it for through the use of CGI you are transported to another world where you begin to sympathize and feel for its native inhabitants while they have fend off the human invaders that wish to destroy their world so that they can make a profit on their own. The Na’Vi which are beautifully created like the Hobits appear to show more femininity at first glance due to their tall and skinny stature, but the blue race is filled with masculinity for the majority of the tribes are known as warriors and are extremely territorial towards the human invaders and their machines. The director James Cameron has definitely created a visual masterpiece as his space odyssey involving James Sully is told using almost lifelike CGI lighting and engaging long takes that just put you on an emotional roller coaster. As David Edelstein a film critic for the New York Magazine/Vulture had described it in his review “The narrative would be ho-hum without the spectacle. But what spectacle! Avatar is dizzying, enveloping, vertiginous ... I ran out of adjectives an hour into its 161 minutes” and this is only because it seems like the film can keep going on eternity due to its long run time and the amount of effort put into the production to not only entertain but also make you believe that you too are a part of the epic. If you haven’t seen this film already and have nothing to do I recommend it.

“Avengers” Film Review

The Marvel Film Franchise is best known for their epic installments within the superhero film genre as they create their own little cinematic universe based around the Marvel comic book characters. The one thing that Marvel appears to have going good for them is how they can tell such enticing stories that are all connected to one another and create such a large universe of characters that it has most actors in Hollywood wanting to become a part of the cast. One of their fairly recent films to become a blockbuster Guardians of The Galaxy which is about a ragtag band of antiheros with no powers try to save the galaxy from conquest hungry alien that wants to destroy every planet that tries to defy him. However, this formula sounds very similar to another Marvel film that they probably used as a model for Guardians called The Avengers. The Avengers was Marvels first attempt have multiple protagonists in a film and it was great success with just a few minor flaws. Unlike some other films that attempted to have multiple leading roles like Spiderman 3 which due to poor character development led to its commercial downfall, The Avengers having already created in depth character development in each of the lead protagonists origin movies allowed for each heroes to develop further and create bonds with one another as they strive towards a common goal. While this gender friendly film having both male leads from Iron Man to Thor and female leads such as Black Widow had created an image for everyone to enjoy, and this idea was also transferred over into Guardians of The Galaxy having a mixed gendered cast, but unlike The Avengers, Guardians appears to have an greater appeal to the masses for it depicts that you don’t have to have powers to in order to be super you just have to be yourself and do the right thing every once in a while. As a whole the film The Avengers is for sure must have for any film buffs home cinema library with its stunning CGI and story to its almost perfect editing even to the lighting with its gel enhancements, so that it can have crisp high definition look. The film may not have any emotional flashbacks like Guardians did in order to create character and plot development, but instead it created a window of opportunity for Marvel as whole showing that they have the capability of creating an expanding universe. As film critic Tom Charity for CNN had stated “Never underestimate the entertainment value of the Hulk Smash” and this description couldn’t be any more accurate for it’s always a blast to watch if you enjoy the genre. If you ever have the chance to see the film in IMAX I would recommend it, but watching it at home is always just as entertaining.

Shrek

“Shrek” Film Review

            In most film that are animated the main plot appears to revolve around a dysfunctional duo that seems to compensate for the others flaws and together they are able accomplish any task. This kind of storytelling has been present for a while but it seems to have been made popular in animated films through Pixar animation with film titles such as Toy Story and Up. Another film company that seems to have picked up on Pixar’s style of storytelling is Dream Works, and this is most noticeable in one of their early animated films known as Shrek. The film Shrek is a fantasy film that takes a spin on all the classic fairytales by merging them all into one gigantic universe ranging from the Ginger Bread Man to Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs creating its own fantasy. However, at the same time it takes aspects of modern life and mixes it into the fantasy creating a very unique filmic space such as including a Starbucks or references to WWE. The film is also an exploitation film for it may have many aspects that are suitable for children but it provides enough jokes and vulgar references that it is also enjoyable by an adult audience. The main plot of Shrek is about a lone Ogre that lives in swamp and all he wants to do is remain alone so he can just relax in comfort and do as he pleases, but his is all changed around when all the fairytale creatures of the region are exiled and forced to take refuge in his swamp due to man suffering from napoleon complex known as Lord Farquaad. Due to these unfortunate events the duo of Shrek and Donkey is formed and the two of them set out on an adventure that will bond the two together and make an unstoppable duo filled with loads of excess humor that is enjoyed by the whole family. To some film critics and their film criticism this expanded cinema film only gained excess from the fandoms the main voice actors have created throughout their acting careers. However, some such as Jami Bernard of the New York Daily News who has stated in her review of the film, “The brilliance of the voice work, script, direction and animation all serve to make Shrek an adorable, infectious work of true sophistication” and she couldn’t of had summed it up any better for it seems to be hilarious for all age groups while keeping an engaging tale so that it doesn’t lose the audience. Thus, if you haven’t seen this featured film yet it would recommend viewing it either online or on television and if you enjoy it possibly pick it up for your film library. 

Napoleon Dynamite

Most films that tend to come out and gain great success were released in a given cycle where that films genre was still popular at the time. The teen genre had its own cycle from the late 1990s to the early 2000s but even then most of them didn’t even standout like other great teen films such as the Breakfast Club, Rebel Without a Cause, or Dazed and Confused. However, one teen film that did standout and is used now in multiple different forms of entertainment is the film Napoleon Dynamite. Just like its predecessor Rebel Without a Cause the films is about a white suburban teen male that is struggling with achieving his desire to fit in with the popular crowd at high school. The protagonist Napoleon tries to hang out with the popular kids, but gets rejected just like Jim and the greasers he tried to befriend, but instead wind up befriending another outsider like themselves, and both of them have guardians that don’t seem to fully grasp what the main protagonists are going through. Nonetheless, Napoleon Dynamite didn’t gain popularity due to the drama that unfolded in the film like most of its predecessors, but instead from large amounts of comedy used to entice a new generation of teens, while also being relatable to people of all ages. The story of the film takes place in a small town in Idaho where the main protagonist tries to find a way to survive the remaining years of his high school career, while also trying to find a date for prom. The movie is filled with plentiful amounts of one liners and so many awkward teen conversations it will either make you cringe or laugh, while wandering how many scenes were perfect in the dailies of production. To most people who view this film they may find it dull for the lack of emotion that is present on the main characters faces, but by taking a closer look at their speech patterns and body language it shows that just like most teens they too are struggling with their internal feelings and are unsure as to how to express them, for unlike other characters in the movie Napoleon and Pedro always appear to have a monotone voice to possible symbolize their lack of skill. As critic for the Houston Chronical Amy Biancolli stated in her review “Napoleon Dynamite may be forcefully weird and intermittently humorous, and you might not know what the heck to make of it, but there's nothing shocking about its screenplay” and she couldn’t be anymore right. For the editing of the film with the arrangement of events that occurred to the stunning deep focus shots made the film very enticing. Since the film was released in 2004, it was probably digitally edited which made it easier to be put online for download or put on a DVD to boost its popularity. However you may see this film it will forever have a spot in pop culture.

“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” Review

            The 1943 film Casablanca is a classic cinema that that is revered by many who have cinephilia. From the stunning costumes worn by the actors too the amazing cinematography, such opening scene in Ricks bar where there is an excellent use of continuity editing as the audience is able to view the entire inside of the bar in one fluid motion with very without the need for any cuts or change of scenes. In addition, to being known as a film classic this film is also known for the use of anti-Nazi propaganda as the American Rick ends up helping two Europeans escape the clutches of German Nazi’s who are portrayed to be the villains of the film, which in turn tried to persuade the audience of the film that the Nazi’s are evil and the people of the world need freed from their dictatorship. One film that had taken influence from this kind of propaganda is the film Invasion of the Body Snatchers a 1956 B-film without colour starring Kevin McCarthy, that was made to scare the populous from communism and the super power rival of the Soviet Union during the period known as the red scare within the United States during the cold war. The film was such a success that it inspired a remake color film in 1978 which stared Donald Sutherland; under the same title the film took the same primus of the original with the idea of an alien plant invading the planet and making life like copies of humans and then replacing them to create its own emotionless totalitarian society. Coming out right after the Vietnam War the film is meant to scare the audience once again into fearing the communist movement as the Cold War continued between the United States and the Soviet Union. This film shocked many for it forced them to think if their loved ones or neighbors are actually not what they appear to be, for in the film the plant would make living copies of humans and then put the copies into society and have them produce copies of others and replace them through spores created by the plant. As the audiences watched the film they got to see the main protagonist who is played by Donald Sutherland try to figure out just what these emotionless drones are and if he can escape from being assimilated, they are thrown into realization that no one can escape for the final scene it has Sutherland being approached by one of his companions that had managed to escape just for them to realize through a close up shot that he too was assimilated once he let out a loud shriek to signify that his former companion still showed emotion. As film critic for the Wall Street Journal, Joe Morgenstern had stated “Gives remakes a good name” and I couldn’t agree more, for through the amazing crew the film managed to scare the populous once again and create a new fear of communism.

Tangled Film Review

            Disney has become the pioneer for animated films and ever since their first animated film attempt with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs they have continued to produce a box office hits one after another. Since starting with Snow White Disney has been adding more and more princesses to their collection such as Cinderella, Jasmin, Ariel, and Aurora. One of their most recent additions to the list is Rapunzel who debuted in the 2010 film Tangled and just like all of her fellow princesses before her, she too has some similarities to the original Disney princess Snow White. For example, both women somehow find themselves lost in the woods and wind up meeting unknown dangers, but are thankfully accompanied by some funny and adorable companions to help them get to their destination safely while providing some valuable life lessons. Tangled ended up being Disney’s first CGI fairytale film, and thanks to its wonderful cast of characters it became a definite hit to all forms of audiences. The most notable audience being children since Disney tries to make the majority of their films children’s films, but it could also be said that the film is also a buddy film due to the relationship between the main male protagonist Flynn Rider and the horse Maximus and the amount of hijinks that is ensued from the twos chemistry together. While on the other hand others might view this film as a chick flick, for just like all other Disney princess films it is geared more primarily towards girls and has a romantic story that eventually leads to the main protagonist falling in love and ending happily ever after. In my opinion this film altogether is a mix of all of this and that’s what makes it such a great film for it is enjoyable by all from all the countless times Flynn is knocked unconscious  by Rapunzel to comical music number at the ruffian bar the Snuggly Duckling. Most importantly this amazing film wouldn’t have been accomplished without the outstanding casting for the characters and the cineaste of the film. Also another thing that is interesting about the film is that it appears to take place within the same cinematic universe as the other Disney princess films, for in a later film by Disney known as Frozen the main protagonists of Tangled Rapunzel and Flynn Rider can be seen walking together through the castle gates of Arendelle, thus, making the Disney princess universe canon. As Richard Corliss who practices in cineliteracy, and critic for Time Magazine had stated in his review for the film, “This is your basic, and very enjoyable, Disney princess musical, an empowerment tale to teach bright, dreamy girls how to grow to maturity and outgrow the adults in charge” and I couldn’t agree anymore with his statement. If you haven’t already seen this film and would like too, it should be available on Blu-ray, or if you like the cheaper route try Netflix to have fun satisfying experience.

Deadpool movie review

So far throughout the 2016 film season the most memorable and enticing is the blockbuster action film “Deadpool” staring the actor Ryan Reynolds for role of Wade Wilson and the voice of his alter ego Deadpool. Being an adaptation of the popular Marvel comic book series, the film allows many longtime fans of the beloved character to rejoice with laughter towards the comical acting scenes, action sequences, and the multiple fourth wall breaking. The film appears to follow the same set of beats as we learn about the witty, dark, and sarcastic Wade Wilson and his quest to get revenge on the man that changed his life (and face but he doesn’t know that at first) forever. At the start of the film we’re transported right into a frozen action scene filled with very comical CGI animation, and then transported right into the first action sequence of the film. Once the action is concluded with the hilarious bullet counting scene we receive a fourth wall break phenomenon which leads into one of many back story sequences that allows us to explore the past of Wade Wilson and how he became the trash talking comedian Deadpool. As I was watching the film I sometimes thought I was watching a biopic due to how depth the backstory sequences went making me almost feel like it the character Wade Wilson was an actual person that existed in history and not a part of fiction. The overall most exuberant part of the film had to be the main action sequence that took part throughout half film. The amount of editing that went into the opening credit sequence alone is just incredible to behold as we see Deadpool taking on multiple villains at once within frozen CGI frame while the credits roll around the different segments of the frozen fight. Then once we go back in time a few seconds later and see the whole fight unfold the audience is aw stricken by not only the action but by all the incredible one liners and easter eggs that were included. Then we can’t forget all the X-Men references that were put into the film along with all the past films that Ryan Reynolds had stared in but despised, which put off the big screw you vibe to his past films making it all greater to watch. As stated by Christopher Orr a film reviewer for The Atlantic, “Flamboyantly vulgar and determinedly self-referential, Deadpool has the shape of a superhero movie but the soul of a Danny McBride flick”. Orr can’t be any more wrong for the film give you everything a superhero flick would have including the spandex, while also having things they don’t have which is large quantities of foul language. Overall film is a must see if you already haven’t already and it is a shame that it received no nomination at the Academy Awards.