Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" stirs controversy among Catholics
"Deadpool & Wolverine" is a Marvel spectacle that invigorates the often slow summer cinema season. The superhero film has faced criticism from some Catholics, some even calling it blasphemous.
A year without a new production from the Marvel Cinematic Universe would feel incomplete. On July 26, a new movie featuring comic book superheroes, "Deadpool & Wolverine," hit theatres. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film tells the story of the titular protagonists who form an unexpected alliance to defeat a common enemy.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" has been well-received among critics. On the movie review site IMDb, it received a rating of 8.2/10 based on over 126,000 reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has 79 percent positive reviews. However, the film has also drawn criticism, especially among Catholics, who disapproved of specific themes.
Catholics versus "Deadpool & Wolverine"
According to The Christian Post, Mikayla Jade, a YouTuber who discusses religious topics, expressed outrage at the new Marvel film. In her opinion, the film mocked Jesus. The Catholic could not stand Deadpool calling himself "Marvel's Jesus" in the movie. Controversy was further stirred by a scene where Wolverine is crucified, which the YouTuber considered a mockery of the Catholic faith.
An American couple also shared their impressions from the screening. The moviegoers did not hold back their bitter words towards Shawn Levy's work. In their opinion, it was excessive that Jesus' name appeared in the film very often.
Did "Deadpool & Wolverine" go too far?
"Deadpool & Wolverine" also caught the attention of Sabrina Smolders, a user of the site X with over 15,000 followers. She took her son to the screening. After leaving the theatre, she stated the film was "as terrible as one can imagine." In her view, the humour was lowbrow, and the creators committed blasphemy.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" is reviving the summer season in theatres. Since its premiere, the film has earned over 730 million CAD.
