“A little obnoxious” – Why Ryan Reynolds Feels Deadpool’s Habit of Breaking the Fourth Wall Is Something That Always Works With Audiences

Published 01/19/2023, 2:30 PM EST

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If you remember the Netflix Original film, Enola Holmes, you would know there is one similarity between the film and Deadpool films. In both films, the lead characters constantly break the fourth wall and talk directly to the viewers. While many other films and shows have used the same technique for several reasons, Ryan Reynolds once revealed why this always works for the Deadpool films. 

Breaking the fourth wall means connecting directly to the viewers. This untraditional technique has been in use for Deadpool films. On many occasions, Deadpool directly addresses the viewers while making his point or sharing his thoughts. While it never seemed boring because of all the hilarious references, the actor himself explained the reason it always works with the audiences.

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Because of his habit of breaking the fourth wall, Deadpool could make the viewers feel like he was one of them, according to the Canadian actor. Reynolds felt the film came at the right time as the generation had already seen all the comic-book films. He said watching Deadpool talking to the audience directly felt like watching a DVD commentary by someone pop-culture savvy. “It is kind of funny and a little obnoxious and is saying things that you wouldn’t say,” said Reynolds to GQ during a 2015 cover interview.

His habit of breaking the fourth wall is also a reflection of Deadpool’s wit. Although the character is funny, acerbic, and a little crazy. But he doesn’t care if people around him like him, as he never tried to be liked. In fact, according to the Deadpool actor, he knowingly tried to annoy everyone. Therefore, it makes the guy in a red suit nearer to the laypeople because they can easily connect with him.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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