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With Deadpool, 20th Century Fox finally gets it right

Before I get into it, I think I should make it clear that I’m a very avid follower of Marvel’s trash-talking anti-hero, Deadpool. But even as a huge fan of Deadpool, I entered this film with low expectations and cautious optimism. 20th Century Fox has a spotty track record regarding their treatment of Marvel superheroes — Fantastic Four, anyone? Now, for those of you who are aware of Deadpool in name and merchandise only, Wade Wilson is Marvel’s token anti-hero. Think The Punisher – if the Punisher were a character from Looney Toons and still brutally murdered his enemies. The…

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