The video discusses a film theory that suggests Deadpool, the main character, actually wrote the movie about himself. The host presents evidence from the film, comics, and video game, showcasing Deadpool's history of hijacking productions and rewriting scripts. The theory proposes that Deadpool is in control of the story and has manipulated the narrative to make himself look good, including his relationship with Vanessa and his superhero abilities. The host also points out inconsistencies in the film, such as Weasel's awareness of the plot, that support the theory. The video concludes that the opening credits, which mock the crew and cast, may be a hint from Deadpool himself, revealing that he is the true author of the story.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Deadpool breaks the 4th wall exactly 23 times in the film.
2. Deadpool has a history of hijacking productions about himself and rewriting them in the comics and video games.
3. In the comics, Deadpool often talks directly to the writer or artist of the issue.
4. Deadpool has a mutation that allows him to heal wounds quickly.
5. Deadpool's only true mutation is his ability to heal wounds quickly.
6. In the comics, Deadpool's history often leaves his origin story vague.
7. The main constant factors in Deadpool's origin story are that he's a mercenary before his mutation, he's Canadian, and his superpower comes from Wolverine's blood.
8. The movie never mentions any other mutant having anything to do with Deadpool's mutation.
9. In the film, Deadpool's mutation is inside him all along and is unlocked through torture.
10. Deadpool is aware of his role as a movie character and often addresses the audience.
11. Deadpool's 4th wall breaks are happening in real-time, as the events of the movie are unfolding.
12. Deadpool manipulates the 4th wall in these moments as they're being filmed.
13. The film version of Deadpool never uses the 4th wall breaking for his own advantage in combat.
14. Deadpool's relationship with Vanessa is unique to the film and is not present in the comics.
15. The physics of the movie are rewritten to give Deadpool a happy ending.
16. Weasel says a line that suggests he is aware that he is in a movie, which is unusual for the film.
17. The opening credits of the film feature sarcastic descriptions of the crew and cast members.
18. The only complimentary titles in the opening credits are for Deadpool himself and the writers.
19. Deadpool's video game features a scene where he rigs the studio with explosives to force them to make the game.
20. In the comics, Deadpool has referred to himself as "Ryan Reynolds crossed with a Shar-Pei" in Cable & Deadpool Volume 1 Number 2.
21. Ryan Reynolds played Deadpool in X-Men Origins and the good Deadpool movie, more than a decade after the comic book reference.
22. The film Deadpool is written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.