Deadpool 2: 10 Early Reactions You Need To See

5. Even If You Didn't Like The First, You'll Like This One

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If you didn't like the first Deadpool, then fret not, because the sequel might just be your cup of tea - at least if these reactions are anything to go by.

Though it's true the first film drew praise from right across the bat, there were criticisms that the film's own irreverence stifled it in parts. That, and the fact its story was fairly cliché when it comes to superhero films, proved to be enough to ensure that it fell short of Fox's most recently lauded effort - Logan - by a good 10% on Rotten Tomatoes.

With Deadpool 2 however, even those who didn't like the first film are enjoying it. That's surely a major positive, and if the sequel manages to win over those who didn't get behind the first feature, that could make it an even more formidable force at the box-office.

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