Deadpool & Wolverine’s Origins

The two antiheroes, Deadpool and Wolverine, will once again join forces in their upcoming movie. However, this is not their first time appearing together on screen. They first shared the screen in one of the most disliked X-Men movies.

Their first collaboration was in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a superhero movie that gained notoriety for its treatment of Deadpool. The character’s distinctive traits, such as his motor mouth and quick wit, were notably absent as his mouth was sealed shut.

Despite not being fondly remembered, the action movie has sparked hope that the upcoming Marvel movie will correct any mistakes. However, both Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman stand by their decisions and have no regrets about their involvement in Origins.

According to Reynolds’ interview with The Hollywood Reporter, their collaboration has led to a strong and lasting friendship. Without their initial partnership, the creation of Deadpool & Wolverine may not have been possible.

At the #DeadpoolAndWolverine premiere, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman say they have absolutely no regrets from #XMen Origins #Wolverine pic.twitter.com/yFI8wkd2S0

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 23, 2024

Despite the challenges, Reynolds shared that production for the movie was extremely difficult due to being shot during a writers strike. He stated, “Many people are unaware that the film was filmed in the midst of a writers strike, which made it one of the most challenging shoots imaginable.”

I am grateful for the perseverance that you and everyone else demonstrated. During my time on set, I had the opportunity to observe a truly exceptional movie star who was not only classy and kind, but also incredibly intelligent and disciplined. Hugh welcomed me onto the set and served as a role model for me during a crucial time in my life. I will always be thankful to him for that.

Despite the existence of X-Men Origins: Wolverine having some benefits, it does not negate the fact that the movie received a negative reputation over the years, with many labeling it as the worst X-Men movie to date.

According to one IMDb review, this movie is the worst in the Marvel Universe. The reviewer criticized the irrelevant story and poor special effects, but the most offensive aspect was the portrayal of Deadpool, which they felt was a disgrace to Marvel fans. Interestingly, the film ends with Wolverine losing his memory, perhaps symbolic of the desire to forget the entire movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6zYnHwQWA

X-Men Orgins: Wolverine Trailer "Witness the Origin" | Trailer | 20th Century FOX (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6zYnHwQWA)

Despite the passing of time, the abundance of negative reviews remains. In fact, one Reddit user commented: “In general, the film was poorly written, directed, and deviated significantly from the source material. In terms of movies, it falls short in multiple aspects.”

Another individual expressed, “I am unable to find anything positive about this film. The overall standard is subpar. The acting is mediocre and there is excessive screaming, in addition to a poorly portrayed 1970s setting. I attempted to rewatch it, but ended up skipping through each scene until the movie was finished.”

Rest assured, there is no obligation to view X-Men Origins: Wolverine prior to Deadpool & Wolverine. If you are curious about the order in which to watch these movies, we have you covered.

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