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This week at The Tryon Theatre, we have the big Marvel franchise movie of the summer, a movie that just so happens to be one of the highest-grossing comic book movies of all time. This film is “Deadpool and Wolverine,” the third film in the franchise, in which the titular character finds himself paired with the famous X-Men hero Wolverine in a maniacal multiversal action comedy. 

Ryan Reynolds plays Deadpool, a comedically motor-mouthed and criminally insane do-gooder who sees murder as another tool at a “hero’s” disposal. Hugh Jackman plays Wolverine, a new variation of the stoic (and similarly murderous) character he has played for over two decades in the X-Men series. This film hinges mainly on the charm of its paired leads, a pairing of conflicting personalities that yields countless opportunities for verbal barbs and needling mockery. 

There is no point in covering anything beyond the established team-up. The understanding of the main character and the events surrounding the film’s production are the most important details. Firstly, Deadpool knows his existence as a character and speaks directly to the camera (akin to Ferris Bueller). This narrative device allows for many knowing winks to the audience and increases opportunities for jokes as they can exist between characters and viewers alike. The “meta” (self-referential) quality of Deadpool is taken to the nth degree by having the character facilitate a narrative merger of characters from Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe and Fox’s X-Men Universe to mirror the relatively recent real-world acquisition of Fox’s X-Men material by Disney. 

This self-awareness is played for many laughs throughout the film, even to the point of redundancy. Still, Deadpool as a character has never been celebrated for restraint but rather his wanton disregard for it. “Deadpool and Wolverine” is a film that leans into its violence and vulgarity but does so with a knowing charm that undoubtedly brings a smile. This film is fun, silly, and packed to the brim with satisfying, brutal action! 

We hope you will join us for all the laughs, groans, and fraternal bonding! 

On a note unrelated to the film, Labor Day was celebrated this week. In appreciating the labor that makes The Tryon Theatre possible, we always want to keep our staff’s compensation reflecting the rising cost of living. To do so and to properly offset the rising costs of operations, we are rolling out some concessions price changes. We will keep prices even (no pesky change) and keep tax pre-factored into the cost. However, there will be a marginal rise in the cost of most concessions goods. Despite this increase, we still strategically aim to keep our prices competitive relative to our industry. We greatly appreciate your understanding and your ongoing support of The Tryon Theatre!