After you've watched the movie. Hopefully, you’ve recovered from this wild fever dream of a movie. From the opening seconds, this film knows what it is: a dedication to nearly 20 years of the Fox Marvel universe. As a child of the late 90s-00s, my first taste of comic book movies came before 'The Avengers', with the original 'X-Men' trilogy getting an annual rewatch. This film was made for people exactly like me, and is riddled with fan service and cameo glory. But more on that later. ​ From the opening sequence, it’s clear that Wade is ready to say 'Bye Bye Bye' to the past universe and truly enter the MCU. Any reservations about whether this film would do justice to the character we love were quickly dispelled, proving that the Mr Pool we know and love is here to stay. The plot hinges on the Multiverse, and prior knowledge of the TVA. Whilst they explain the necessary bits, having not seen Season 2 of 'Loki', I found myself trying to wrap my head around some of the lore. However, the exposition is enough to understand how the multiverse plays into this film.​​ The film’s biggest pluses are the undeniable chemistry between co-stars Reynolds and Jackman in the titular roles. Both are allowed to shine both comedically and dramatically, with Hugh in particular providing a character whose gruff, adamantium exterior hides his tragic past. However, as our wisecracking antihero states, '[you’ll ]have to wait for a third act flashback' Throughout the whole movie, Logan is the perfect foil to Wade as they set their differences aside to save their timeline from erasure. The car sequences encapsulate the essence of the film as a fun buddy comedy two-hander. Opposing our heroes are Cassandra Nova and Mr Paradox. Cassandra’s mutant powers and personal vendetta against the TVA make her feel genuinely threatening, while Mr Paradox’s diabolical plan to swiftly eradicate the universe is an appropriate villain for Wade. Although Cassandra is a more imposing threat, Matthew McFadden portrayed Paradox with prowess and a commanding screen presence to create an enjoyable secondary villain. Even the name reaffirms the tongue-in-cheek humour we’ve come to know. We’re not just breaking the fourth wall… we’re shattering it to pieces, winking at the audience as we go. The action choreography (in some cases literally) and set pieces for The Void really feel like a comic come to life. Seeing our titular heroes go toe-to-toe in a small car, and the climactic fight are standout moments. The film also answered the question on everyone’s mind… Who the hell is playing Lady Pool? As with the other plethora of cameos, many names were thrown around the rumour mill. Taylor Swift? Blake Lively? Ryan Reynolds in drag? The answer, of course, was Reynolds's irl wife, Lively, but she remains masked for the entire runtime.​ Speaking of cameos, there are enough Fox/X-Men/Legacy characters to make a bingo card. It was fun to see villains Pyro (Aaron Stanford), Sabertooth (Tyler Mane), and Toad (Ray Park), returning, and of course, the triumphant revival of past heroes like 'the only Blade' (Wesley Snipes), and Electra (Jennifer Garner), and Dafne Keen (Laura/X23), all offer wonderful callbacks. What made these cameos work was that they were integral to the plot. This quartet of heroes reluctantly help Wade and Logan take down Casandra in an attempt to get home. Even Superman himself surprised us all as "The Cavill-ine". But my favourite surprise was the one and only Channing Tatum, who finally played a live-action Gambit. I'm not normally one to scream in theatres, but as a fan of the 90’s cartoon, seeing the Cajun onscreen, complete with comic-accurate suit and heavy accent, felt surreal, and Tatum stole the show for me. My only critique was that we didn’t get him sooner. Special mention goes to Chris Evans (Johnny Storm/The Human Torch), who has an all-too-brief role this time around, but rest assured, it’s enjoyable to watch him don the 2005 Fantastic Four uniform. Of course, Mary Puggins as 'Dogpool' is the true sweetheart of the film, having won countless worldwide fans through social media. However, as great as it was to watch this cinematic time capsule of fan service, there are some drawbacks to the film as a whole. The Third Act feels slightly rushed, possibly to make up for the time we spent with old friends. While solely relying on fan service does not make for a great viewing experience, 'Deadpool and Wolverine' still carries the emotional resonance required to sustain our attention and give this franchise a proper send-off. Is it a perfect movie? No. But very few are. Despite this, 'Deadpool and Wolverine' delivers good old-fashioned, popcorn fun. This is the Marvel of old, uniting us to cheer on our heroes. It successfully sends off a universe of films we’ve come to know and love, proving that the MCU may indeed have the power of ‘Marvel Jesus’.