Sequels often don't land the same way as the original movies do, and unfortunately that is the case with Deadpool 2. However, it is by no means a bad movie and still possesses a lot of the same wit and humor as the first film.

I found the Deadpool movies to be lacking

Deadpool 2 succeeds at having a far more compelling narrative while still showing off great action and comedy, but it's ultimately brought down by hitting far too many of the same beats of the previous film. Anyone who liked the first Deadpool is sure to like this one, but it's a bit disappointing that it couldn't do more to capitalize on its success.

Ryan Reynolds is fun as Wade, and there's a reason Deadpool and Cable hang out so much in the comics - the Merc with a Mouth works with a straight man to roll his eyes. However, the plot is too granular and insubstantial, and the decision to fridge Vanessa remains perplexing. DP2 does very little with what the first movie set up, and that's to its detriment.

The story of Deadpool 2 feels like it has a lot more solid of a direction than the first, but it also makes some questionable choices. I could've seen Vanessa's death being the catalyst for Wade's actions from a mile away, but that doesn't mean I'm satisfied with that choice. Nevertheless, Deadpool 2 still holds the charm of the first, though some jokes feel a tiny bit repetitive.

I don't think the first Deadpool movie was that great so I was pleasantly surprised that I liked Deadpool 2 more than I thought I would. It is funnier than the first movie in my opinion with a Final Destination inspired scene that sees virtually all of X-Force die in horrific ways. CGI is downright atrocious in some moments.

This sequel took a while to grow on me, as I was pretty put off by the handling of Vanessa in the story. However, with time to simmer, I do feel that this is the funnier of the original 2 Fox Deadpool movies. The emotional arc is stronger, seeing Wade get a team to interact with is a joy, and the action is taken up a notch.