Deadpool
February 24, 2016
Marvel’s fictional comic book character, Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds, also known as Deadpool, stars in a long awaited movie that came out on February 12.
Ryan Reynolds had previously played Deadpool in X-men Origins: Wolverine, back in 2009 but it was not a big role. Since 2004 Reynolds had wanted more for the character, trying to get the movie produced; he even went as far as being a producer for the movie.
Reynolds was granted 24 hours to shoot test footage for Deadpool so 20th Century Fox could decide if they wanted to produce it. Shortly after the footage was leaked online and gained positive feedback. After 20th Century Fox game Reynolds was giving the green light to shoot the film.
“I feel confident with Ryan Reynolds being the actor for him,” comic book fan, Jonathan Zaragoza,10, said. “I felt like Ryan Reynolds was the perfect person.”
Deadpool has gotten many good ratings such as an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 8.7/10 on IMDb. The fans, such as Angel Torres,12, have given nothing but positive feedback as well.
“It’s such a good movie; Ryan Reynolds was phenomenal,” Marvel fan, Angel Torres, said. “I even saw it a day earlier than intended because of the hype.”
The strong language and violence throughout the film has earned Deadpool an R rating. Even with the movie being rated R, it has not stopped fans from seeing it. To most, having a PG Deadpool would not be the same.
“It wouldn’t make sense if he didn’t cuss,” Ernie Huerta, 10, said. “The character is known for being very sexual and such in the comics. It wouldn’t be the same.”
Deadpool has already earned $300 million the opening weekend, breaking records. The following week is expected to get just as much.
“The concept of an outer-world beyond our true knowledge is captivating to me,” Torres said. “The fact that the mystery will never end is amazing to me; I can be 108 years old and still have the desire to lay under the stars.”
For Torres the darkness in the sky holds the chilliest feeling, and the realization that we are not the only planet with living necessities is fascinating as well as terrifying. The depth of secrets held in the universe can make a person want to run and hide.
“As much as I love space and all it comes with, it still spooks me knowing I will never truly know what lies ahead,” Torres said, “or if there even is an ‘ahead’ to go and search for. The whole thing is crazy, like ‘oh yeah, hey there’s a black hole near the 20th planet.’”
Torres was a rare child; she chose books that depicted the various concepts of space, rather than playing freeze tag alongside children like most kids do.
“When I was younger, I used to always only check out books depicting space, the ugly creatures found, and aliens, “Torres said. “I was the geekiest child. Add a fresh pair of glasses and short hair; I was not exactly your ‘it girl,’ but my weirdness only helped me connect with what I read.”
The placid moments people struggle to seek, Aimee-Nicole can find by simply staring up into the sky and relaxing. She hopes one day to be able to visit the N.A.S.A base. She plans on being an astronomer to help others understand what truly is going on in space.
![Practicing her monologue for the upcoming play, Rachelle Escurel, 10, is auditioning to play Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible, which will be held at Downey High School in April. “I’ve previously been a part of a production here at Downey and when I first was a part of it I created so many new memories, experience, and made a whole other family with the people there,” Escurel said. “My heart broke when I [didn’t audition for the last] production and I missed everyone and wanted the experience again.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cruciable.cast_-475x316.jpg)
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