As a longtime fan of Marvel movies, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia as I watch the mid-credits scene in Deadpool & Wolverine. The way the film pays tribute to the pre-MCU era of Marvel movies is truly heartfelt and moving, even if it comes off as a bit mawkish at times.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Deadpool & Wolverine.
It’s not unexpected that the film bringing together Deadpool and Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, includes extra scenes during and following the end credits. One of these is a classic Deadpool humor interjection. However, the one appearing halfway through the credits serves as an emotional farewell to the previous era of non-Marvel Studios-produced Marvel films. And believe it or not, it’s quite touching – albeit a tad cheesy.
In the movie, several Marvel characters from the pre-MCU films make brief appearances, while a few of them continue to play significant roles. Within the storyline, this translates to Elektra, portrayed by Jennifer Garner (introduced in “Daredevil” with Ben Affleck), Wesley Snipes as Blade the vampire hunter, and Channing Tatum as Gambit making valiant efforts even though their universes have vanished. From a literary standpoint, this connects loose ends for some characters and series that thrived before Disney’s MCU became a cultural phenomenon.
As the screen fades to black, Green Day’s melancholic punk anthem “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” plays, marking the end of this collection of films. A montage of clips and behind-the-scenes footage from various non-Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) productions unfolds, celebrating these once independently made movies as they come together under Marvel’s umbrella.
In this montage, despite some moments that may seem unrealistic or even amusing, especially towards Jamie Bell’s expressionless Thing in “Fant4stic,” the video manages to evoke a mix of feelings. It hovers between being playful and sentimental as it pays tribute to various popular characters from superhero films. Notable figures like Magneto and Xavier from the X-Men series (Ian McKellen/Michael Fassbender and Patrick Stewart/James McAvoy) are included, along with Wolverine portrayed by Jackman. The montage captures behind-the-scenes moments of them joking around on set and accepting accolades as the cast and crew cheer for them.
As a movie buff, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia as the montage comes to an end and the 20th Century Fox opening logo fills the screen. This iconic symbol of Hollywood history, now a practical set in the film, marks the threshold between worlds where forgotten people and objects are discarded forever. With Disney’s acquisition of the studio, this may be the last time we see its original incarnation grace the big screen in a new release.
At the final moments of the credit roll, Deadpool (Reynolds) becomes even more disrespectful and conventional. He speaks directly to the camera from the TVA’s control room, clearing up a grisly joke from earlier in the film. Previously, Deadpool had blamed Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin), the formidable telekinetic villainess, for her reaction to an alleged insult from Johnny Storm (Chris Evans), who played his role in Fantastic Four. In the heat of the moment, Johnny denied uttering any such profanities, but Cassandra retaliated by stripping away his skin due to perceived disrespect. However, Deadpool’s seemingly innocuous shift of blame proved to be a mere diversion. During the post-credits scene, he reveals concealed footage from the movie itself, confirming that Evans had indeed used every obscene word Deadpool claimed he had said.
An amusing contrast is presented by Johnny’s heated outburst, which is surprising coming from Evans, known for his clean-cut and morally upright portrayal of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s hard to imagine Steve Rogers, who embodies decency and honor, using such graphic and violent language as he threatens to desecrate Cassandra’s corpse with vulgar acts, all while mocking the idea of finding satisfaction from such actions. Instead, Cap would likely admonish, “Watch your language!”
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2024-07-26 05:53