I say slightly biased because I am a true believer in the X-Verse, but I am also a fan of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Yes, I know he’s too tall and not stocky enough, but I can’t think of anyone else who could channel this X-Man as well.
From a comic book lover’s perspective, there are countless things that are wrong with this movie. I’m not familiar with Wolverine’s Weapon X years, but there was a lot more Wolverine/Sabertooth connection than I expected in the movie. I liked how the movie dealt with the Kayla Silverfox storylineup to the point where she dies, although she should have been able to put up more of a fight, and well, stayed dead. Gambit was alright, a little weird, but not as bad as it could have been. They also didn’t manage to explain the James Howlett-Logan-Wolverine transition very well. Those who went to the Midnight showing with me were confused. I’m seriously thankful that they didn’t find a way to bring in Jean Grey. As a purist, I wanted some Alpha Flight and a little more Canada, but what can you do, it’s a adaptation. The most outrageous flub, I can’t even say…it’s just, argh.
As a movie-goer, this flick was fun. Good fight scenes, fun young mutants. The storyline was consistent enough for a summer blockbuster. It could have used a little more work on the timing, more time was spent finding Stryker than we were set up for. While it was cool visiting Wraith and Blob in Vegas, one of them should’ve had the answers we were looking for. If you’re looking for a good movie to watch in the upcoming weeks, this is it. It’s a good action film for what its worth. If you’re a purist who goes into hives when something is out of alignment with cannon, don’t go, read your copy of Incredible Hulk #180 and follow it with Origins: Wolverine, and forget this movie even exists.
May 4, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I was completely lost on how “Jimmy” transitioned into “Logan”! But other than that, this movie was awesome! (Although I’ve never read the comics!)