The talented Hugh Jackman plays the mutant Logan the Wolverine for the sixth time in this latest installment in the Marvel franchise. The twist in this movie is that the Wolverine, tired and frustrated with his immortal life, becomes mortal. Bullet wounds now don’t heal instantly, arrows and swords can now kill the Wolverine. My quibble with The Wolverine is the absence of a villain with enough gravitas to make the story interesting. Although there’s plenty of action, I never really thought that the Wolverine was at risk. Hugh Jackman carries this movie with his moody presence. This movie is worth seeing, but go in with low expectations. GRADE: B
Not sure why I’d want to go to a movie if I had low expectations, but I haven’t cared for the series anyway, nor the X-Men movies.
Rick, Hugh Jackman’s performances are astonishing as Wolverine. I enjoy watching Jackman in action.
I think a guy with a lot of talent here is throwing it to the wind. These super hero movies need to be rethought. Haven’t seen a good one since THE AVENGERS.
Patti, I think it’s a money thing. Hugh Jackman and Robert Downey, Jr. can make one of these superhero movies and then move on to do Serous Work after they get their millions.