Full disclosure: I knew nothing about this Marvel character before this movie came out and probably would have had no interest except for one very enthusiastic colleague.  I have watched several Marvel movies in the Avengers storyline, but Deadpool is a total departure from that.  It is profane, sexual, extremely violent, and very, very funny.  Apologies to Tony Stark, but in a battle of quips between him and Deadpool, Iron Man loses.  It’s not even close.

Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds, is living his perfect life as a street-level mercenary/vigilante, with his extremely hot girlfriend Vanessa, played by Morena Baccarin.  Things come crashing when he is diagnosed with multiple advanced cancers.  Desperate to find a cure, he turns to a shady organization and gets far more than he bargained for.  While he is cured beyond all expectations, he is also badly disfigured.  Ashamed of his appearance, he avoids further contact with Vanessa while hunting down the man he believes can reverse his disfigurement.

From opening sequence to post-credit teaser, this movie excels.  Highly recommended for Marvel fans who like their characters a little saltier.