Wolverine Is A Bit Too Mean and Bitter For Me and PG-13

Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) turns the screen to fire as he seeks personal vengeance upon those who have worked so hard to exploit his talents for self gain. Wolverine's mysterious past comes alive in this 4th Marvel Comics X-men mutant film directed this time by Gavin Hood (Rendition). As Origins goes, the film franchise had no problems picking Jackman to star in this prequel film series. Hopefully we might see more of the same coming to you local theater sooner than you think. Sporting a PG-13, in my opinion was a purely monetarily calculated MPAA mistake, since most of the film seems to be more of adult nature.

Putting things into perspective, I seem to remember decades back of studies pointing to violence in mainstream film and television that causes violent tendencies in children and adults alike. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" seems to capitalize on hostile attitudes which helps affect our overall attitudes towards the way we perceive things. I really think this kind of early exposure to out of control thinking and violent acts is truly not good for anyone, much less an gullible teen whose mind becomes extremely influenced by biases and role models.


Origins takes us down a dark road where the story takes a turn to some kind of childhood trauma which causes a young James Logan to bond with his half brother, Victor (Liev Schreiber), who later as a man becomes the power hungry and destructive, super-mutant Sabretooth.

Both James and Victor seem to have immortality and are both seen serving in the U.S. Civil War, WWI, WWII, and several other skirmishes before becoming separated by some kind of strife between them. Wolverine's mutant powers include killer claws that shoot out from his knuckles. This ability becomes even more enhanced by a laboratory procedure that almost kills him. The procedure was administered while Wolverine was submerged in solution and put into suspended stasis. He is then injected with a strong alloy compound called Adamantium which bonds with his skeletal structure permanently.

This procedure causes him to have flashbacks of his life with his girl-friend and happier days. His new life begins as a super-super mutant when he overhears them say that they are about to erase his memory. This new rebirth and betrayal will fuel his temper and cause him to seek total vengeance upon those responsible for his current problems.

Even though X-Men Origins: Wolverine was a successful blockbuster action film, many would probably agree with my opinion that the extreme cursing as well as the death of the old farmer and his wife were totally unnecessary and inappropriate to adding to the storytelling substance of the film.

Other mutants include Danny Huston as Stryker. I'm glad I didn't pay money to see this at the theater when it first came out, but it is still a good film to watch late at night when nothing else is on television.

I'll give this a 4/5 for CGI effects and then production aspects of the film.

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Movie has it all : action, sci-fi, romance

It goes without saying: Hugh Jackman is HOT! His character, Wolverine, is far more developed than in the other 3 X-Men movies (and, yes, I'm talking about his biceps as well as his personality). The plot reveals not only his origins, but his traumas and emotions. Wolverine goes from being (warning: groan alert!) a mere comic book character to being a three-dimensional person you can relate to. The movie has it all: action, science fiction, romance and some beautiful mountain scenery. Enough war scenes to please the guys, enough tenderness for the gals; a perfect date movie! If you are already familiar with the X-Men (not just the movie versions) you will have fun spotting famous characters like Sabertooth, Cyclops and Deadpool who appear in the film but are NOT referred to by their mutant aliases. If you are not familiar with the characters, you will still understand what's going on, and perhaps be intrigued enough to pick up an X-Men comic or watch the other X-Men movies. The actor playing Gambit was perfectly cast. Look for Will I. Am (of the Black-Eyed Peas)who does a great job in a supporting role.

a great backstory on X-Man -- Wolverine

One word --- Amazing!

This is must have for any X-Men fan. The opening credits show alot about Wolverine and his brother (who eventually becomes Sabertooth) both men have been executed, shot, and ran out of many towns until they are offered a chance at joining a secret group of Soldiers of Fortune. Wolverine eventually becomes disgusted with Sabertooths actions and quits the squad. However, this does not stop William Stryker (The Squads leader) from offering Wolverine a chance at getting revenge against Sabartooth.

Wolverine goes through an intense reconstruction where instead of bones flying from out of his skin, the metal knives we have become accustomed to are installed. It is later we discover that Stryker has actually been hunting down mutants and placing them through weird and strange experiments.

Other X-Men characters who are featured in this film include: Professor Charles Xavier and Cyclops. Also keep an eye out for a Ryan Reynolds in his role as Deadpool - a man who is very quick and gifted with a sword.

One note to end on. My wife who is a fan of these movies but has never read a comic book in her life (Garfield and Heathcliff excluded) became confused by the films ending. Remember this film is about how Wolverine stared and does not have all the X-Men characters nor does it end on such a high note. The remainder of the Wolverine story (for film purposes / not comic versions) is contained within the first 3 X-Men Movies.

X-Men or No X-Men that is the Question

X-Man Origins is a well made movie. A good adition to the X-Men series. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)is still young enough to pull off a movie that should precede the others. It has action,Fire,a well rounded look into his past. Can't say to much against the movie I enjoy a good comic book adaption. And this is it.

X-Men Origins...Wolverine kills!

Like any other X-Men fan I was standing in line waiting for this movie. I saw it at the theater twice and bought the movie when it came out (This is a Christmas present for MY Wolverine).
This answers many questions about how Wolverine became who he is as well as his relationship to Sabertooth.
Although the effects aren't 5 stars (I would say 2 1/2 or 3), the story line makes up for it.
If you were a fan of the comics and are a big Gambit fan (like my sister) this is a must. It is the Origins of Wolverine, Sabertooth, Gambit, Scott/Cyclops, and Deadpool. You do see random faces of other people that are big later in the XMen movies and comic books.

All in all, it is a great movie, answers many questions that you have concerning Wolverine and many others that you didn't know about.

Any X-Men fan (or Hugh Jackman fan for that matter) this movie must be in their collection.