record opening

Irreverent wit and high-flying action proved the keys to success for Fox's Deadpool, which ruled the box office this weekend both at home and abroad. Star Ryan Reynolds, who lobbied the studio to make the movie his way, with a hard R-rating and all of the foulmouthed humor that has won the Marvel anti-hero legions of loyal fans, led the film to a shocking $150 million over the Friday – Monday Valentine's and President's day weekend at the domestic box office.