Tired of Ryan Reynolds playing a waterdowned Deadpool character in every movie - Free Guy (2021) Discussion

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

Ryan Reynolds was already doing a "watered down" Deadpool schtick for most of his career, so really Deadpool is just an "extra" version of his usual routine.

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[–] OratiaGlake (1234) 3 years ago

What films have you seen him in?

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[–] AckbartheHutt (1370) 3 years ago

His "deadpool" character actually started in Van Wilder. He is really funny in that movie.

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[–] Otter (24464) 2 years ago

And he's been pretty funny or really funny in every movie he's done that schtick in!

I really wonder. Is he the most limited actor who ever lived, or is he a good actor who's frustrated because all anyone wants to pay him for is more of the Van Wilder/Deadpool schtick?

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[–] TearofLys (2398) 3 years ago

Ryan Reynolds is playing Ryan Reynolds. He doesn't have much range.

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[–] UncleRuckis (2552) 3 years ago

That's not just a Ryan Reynolds thing. Most Hollywood actors tend to stick to what their best at.

Sam Jackson, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Cruise, Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler, hell even Denzel has like 8 different movies where he's the same guy in each one.

But if you want to see Reynolds display some acting range, watch The Nines. He was surprisingly good in that.

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[–] Jinx (3040) 3 years ago

Oooo I really liked The Nines! I am not a Ryan Reynolds fan and it's one of my favorite movies. I agree with everyone who says that he plays the same character over and over but at least in The Nines, the story was so different to anything he'd ever done.

I always get him confused with Dane Cook.

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[–] GordonGartrelle (1267) 3 years ago

Jinx,

I think a comparison to Dane Cook, with hurt his feelings.

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[–] Jinx (3040) 3 years ago

Omagosh I love your name! It probably ‘would’ hurt his feelings. I’m sorry Ryan Reynolds 😞

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[–] Galactus03 (4289) 3 years ago

This. It's their job. They want to make money. There is nothing wrong with that.

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[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Actually if you watched him since he was a teenager, you'd realise he's made a career out of impersonating Jim Carey.

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[–] kuatorises (7467) 2 years ago

It's not as over-the-top, but I always though he had a Jim Careyesque thing going on too. He's a little more sarcastic and toned down, but same church different pugh.

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[–] Rorikon (16425) 3 years ago

Wasn't as prominent until after the Deadpool success. He used to do more serious movies from thrillers to horror and the likes. Did some romcom too but I am not sure if he was like this gayish character-style of acting that he is now these days.

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[–] TandyMan (10390) 3 years ago

It's all he's every done since his pizza place sitcom.

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[–] Jones70 (6195) 3 years ago

Except for movies like Buried, Safe House, The Nines, Smokin Aces, The Amityville Horror, Woman in Gold, The Captive, Mississippi Grind.

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[–] TandyMan (10390) 3 years ago

Well i've never heard of any of those movies.

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[–] OldG (626) 3 years ago

Well so when you say all... you just mean the few you have seen?

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[–] TandyMan (10390) 3 years ago

yep. pretty sure that's how this all works.

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[–] OldG (626) 3 years ago

Well you don't have to write all... you could simply have said I haven't seen him play other roles since the pizza place sitcom...

As you can see he has done many other things...

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[–] Pete314 (2458) 3 years ago

Don't forget The Voices...

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[–] Drax (111) 3 years ago

Smokin' Aces. That one is so good.

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[–] 123Guy (6197) 3 years ago

Maybe a Ryan Reynolds movie is not for you. Maybe don't bother? Many of us enjoy his comedy.

It's number one in theaters already.

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[–] wrecche (631) 3 years ago

Agreed. I absolutely love his humor. He's just great at what he does.

I could not really get tired of it. And this one, is no exception for me.