DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’s Credit Tribute Montage Was Designed to Make Millenials Cry

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As someone who grew up watching those iconic 20th Century Fox X-Men and Marvel movies, I can honestly say that they played a significant role in shaping my childhood and fostering my love for superheroes. The emotions stirred by the credits montage in Deadpool & Wolverine felt like a nostalgic punch to the gut – a bittersweet reminder of an era that has come to a close, but left an indelible mark on our collective hearts.

As a child of the late ’00s to early 2010s, I can’t forget that one heart-wrenching chord progression echoing in my mind. It was probably the muffled “f*ck” that got edited out of the slideshow during my graduation, where friends and family displayed photos on the big screen as I embarked on a new journey. Indeed, we’re discussing Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” the song that became the unofficial anthem for wrapping up one chapter and opening another. In the emotional tribute montage during the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine, that nostalgic tune hit home, reminding Millennials everywhere of every significant ending and beginning in our lives. Kudos to Marvel Studios for nailing it!

Generally, when watching the credits of a Marvel Studios film, viewers usually anticipate a sneak peek into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, the series of scenes shown during the end credits of Deadpool & Wolverine, to our surprise, looked back at the history and legacy of the 20th Century Fox’s X-Men and other Marvel movies. The heartfelt melody of Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” accompanied these scenes from the 20th Century Fox X-Men films, along with behind-the-scenes footage and additional featurettes. This nostalgic montage created a deeply emotional farewell for movies that are often credited with kickstarting the modern superhero movie era. The emotional impact of an end credits slideshow is unparalleled, and Deadpool & Wolverine certainly tugged at our heartstrings.

2000 marked the debut of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men, which is hard to believe has been two decades since! The tribute montage at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine hints that it played a crucial role in our cinematic journey. Not every 20th Century Fox X-Men and Marvel film was a success; some were exceptional while others fell flat. Yet, for many of us who grew up as avid fans, these movies formed an integral part of our childhood. They will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Despite the varying quality of each movie or character, the 20th Century Fox superhero films provided timeless performances and moments that have withstood the test of time. That’s why recognizing familiar elements from these movies in Deadpool & Wolverine was such an emotional and fulfilling experience.

Indeed, the inclusion of Green Day’s music in the credits montage for Deadpool & Wolverine implies that the era of Marvel movies produced by 20th Century Fox is now over. By welcoming these characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel Studios has effectively given them their concluding chapters, although there might be a few exceptions where characters could cross between universes in a new format. This marks the end of this chapter, leaving us with a mix of emotions, much like graduation does. However, we can always revisit the end credits of Deadpool & Wolverine and relive the bittersweet feelings that saying farewell to the 20th Century Fox Marvel gang brought about.

So thank you, 20th Century Fox Marvel movies; we indeed had the time of our lives.

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2024-07-31 19:32