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Deadpool
UNITED STATES · 2016

Deadpool

Tim Miller
revenge superhero origin story transformation through trauma mercenary anti-hero fourth wall breaking
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Synopsis

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Cinema Atlas Connection
We love the British gangster films like 'Lock, Stock' and 'Snatch'. The kind of energy, the irreverent humor, the self-awareness, the snappy dialogue – those were big influences on how we wanted the 'Deadpool' script to feel.
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