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Teaser Trailer Analysis: Deadpool »

Morag Larsen | Friday January 25, 2019

Categories: Codes & Conventions, Analysis, Film Trailers, Films & Case Studies, Hollywood Films, Deadpool

Deadpool (2016) Yes, it is a superhero film, albeit with spoof elements, fully deserving of the hybrid description of superhero/comedy. As officially the 8th film in the X-Men franchise it takes a satirical look at the genre, whilst also following the codes and conventions within a familiar formula – Wade Wilson wears a superhero costume that could be argued is a cross between Iron Man and Superman, he has special powers (a classic convention), the film is produced by Marvel (a superhero…
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