Canadian rock band Nickelback has recorded a video defending the Deadpool film series from haters and anyone who intends to criticize the movie. The video features the band, composed of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair, promoting the third film of the series while wearing Deadpool and Wolverine masks. Kroger expressed his group’s ability to navigate irrational hate in the face of tremendous success before listing the franchise’s achievements.
In the video, Kroger acknowledged that the first two Deadpool movies grossed more than $1.5 billion worldwide. He also cited several awards that the franchise had received, including two Critics Choice Awards, four MTV Movie & TV Awards, a GLAAD Award, a People’s Choice Award, and two Teen Choice Awards, among others. He then praised “Mr. Ryan Reynolds,” showing a photograph of the Canadian actor. Kroger also played his band’s 2005 hit track “Photograph” in the background.
Reynolds reacted to the video with joy during his appearance on “E Talk,” praising the band’s efforts. The band’s video mimics the format of the opening scene of Once Upon a Deadpool, a 2018 film where Deadpool defends the Marvel franchise from being negatively compared to Nickelback.
NME gave Deadpool & Wolverine a four-star review, singling out Reynolds for his seasoned display of sweary killer clown while his counterpart, Jackman, did a heroic job of playing the surly straight man trying to keep up with him. The film’s originality and glorious depiction of Marvel’s most inappropriate hero were similarly applauded. Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to be remembered as the movie that began dancing on the superhero era’s grave first, to a Madonna song.
In summary, Nickelback has defended the Deadpool film series against all forms of criticism in a video that featured the band members wearing the superheroes’ masks. The video comes as promotion for the third film of the series and highlights the franchise’s numerous achievements, including over $1.5 billion worldwide box office revenue and several awards. Reynolds praised the band’s efforts in the video while NME acclaimed Deadpool & Wolverine for its excellent portrayal of Marvel’s unconventional superhero
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