'Deadpool & Wolverine' is a feast of inside jokes

NPR | By Linda Holmes,

Stephen Thompson, Joelle Monique , Mike Katzif, Hafsa Fathima, Jessica Reedy

Published July 26, 2024 at 10:13 AM EDT

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Marvel's <em>Deadpool & Wolverine</em>. — Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Marvel's *Deadpool & Wolverine*.

In the highly meta Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally meet up for their own big movie. Deadpool is still smarmy, Wolverine is still tragic, and they have to get together to save the world. Along the way, Deadpool continues his usual routine of endless wisecracking. The movie is jam-packed with fan service and Easter eggs. But how will casual Marvel fans like the movie?

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Linda Holmes

Linda Holmes is a pop culture correspondent for NPR and the host of Pop Culture Happy Hour.

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Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.

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