(without spoilers)
The Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is not a perfect movie, but definitely an enjoyable one. After the poorly crafted X-men Origins: Wolverine, this installment is a major improvement for the character and a step in the right direction. One of the coolest aspects of this movie was the setting of Japan. It gave a more worldly feel to the character and a fresh look for the franchise. Also, the action sequences were a major step up from its predecessor. The CGI was definitely improved and the claws looked much better. I enjoyed the pacing of the movie and its ability to incorporate these action sequences without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, this movie has shown audiences why the Wolverine is one of Marvel's most ferocious heros. Plus, Hugh Jackman continues to thrive in this role, and hopefully he will continue to star in these movies in the future.
One of the issues I had with this movie was the amount of characters. Some of the characters, especially the villain called Viper, felt out of place and almost unnecessary. However, the movie is still a significant improvement for the character and the best Wolverine movie yet.
Consensus:
The Wolverine was a good movie. However, there were some parts of the movie that were disappointing such as a few of the characters and parts of the plot. Despite my complaints, the movie at many points is straight up awesome and you should definitely check it out.
I recommend to see this film in theaters if you are a super hero movie fan. If not, definitely check it out when it arrives on DVD.
Rating: 7.5 out 10
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Written by Stephen Weber
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