Deadpool is set to be the first in a long list of exciting comic book movies in 2016.

So far the marketing for the film has been some of the best we've seen. From the hilarious new images to posters and special appearances, the team behind the film and its stars have been pushing to make the film a huge success.

If you aren't a fan of the comic character or don't know much about the film, here are 5 reasons why you might want to check it out in the New Year.

5. First Solo Film Appearance

Amongst the same old superhero characters getting reboots, remakes and a third Spider-man in little over a decade, it’s rather refreshing to have an original character coming to the big screen.

4. Rated R

It’s almost unheard of these days for a big company such as Fox to allow film directors to get their way with regards to the rating of a film.

It was safe to assume that they would make the film a PG-13, thus eliminating the essential characteristics of a character that prides themselves on their violence and bad language.

Luckily, Fox realised that anything under an R rating simply wouldn't work. So we are about to see Wade Wilson at his ego-maniacal best.

3. Humour

A little humour can take you a long way, and Deadpool will certainly have plenty of humour.

Gone are the dark and gloomy comic films of the recent times, Deadpool looks to breath fresh air into the comic film industry.

The blend of humour, topped with the crazy action scenes we've seen so far from the leaked footage and trailer makes us very excited about the potential of the film.

2. Shared Universe

That’s right, Deadpool is set in the same universe as the X-Men movies!

According to Simon Kinberg, the film's producer, Deadpool will eventually cross paths with everyone's favourite mutants following the event's in Days of Future Past.

He will offer a lot going forward to the long running X-Men series. Hopefully we’ll see a crossover with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine before he hangs up his claws.

1. Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds is one of those perfect castings that happen every so often.

For every Christopher Reeve as Superman, there’s a George Clooney as Batman. Luckily though, Reynolds seems to be the perfect fit.

Forget his other forays into the comic movie world, as Deadpool looks to be the perfect character for the star to redeem himself.

(source: moviepilot)