There’s a new Marvel Comics summer-blockbuster-caliber winterbuster in town—a fast, funny, freak-flag-flying, four-letter-word-filled flick, making fun of the formulaic franchise from whence it spawneth'd, and featuring Spider-Man’s rude, crude, socially unacceptable punk cousin, Deadpool (not his real cousin).
Movie Review: ‘Deadpool’ Unfortunately the Most Exciting Marvel Movie Ever
Deadpool is an ex-spec-ops warrior who was abused as a child. Kinda says it all, doesn’t it? Because while hilarious, he’s not really a nice guy.

Mark Jackson
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Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is listed in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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