Wolverine is eventually escorted to Japan. There he meets Yashida, a soldier he saved during WWII in Nagasaki. Yashida is now a very wealthy man and is dying from cancer. He would like to pay back his “debt.” He offers to take away Wolverine’s healing powers and essentially make him mortal. Therefore, he can grow old and die as he so desperately yearns. Wolverine rebuffs the offer. That night the snake-like mutant, Viper, poisons and suppresses his healing power. Now he can die from a mortal wound.
It’s unfortunate that I am not one of those people. I really wanted to like this movie. Unfortunately this film is the definition of mediocrity; and I think I would call it mediocre simply because I like the character. Last month I saw, Man of Steel. I think this film suffers from the opposite problem found in that film. As much as Man of Steel was jam-packed with endless action sequences, The Wolverine was jam-packed with scenes that didn’t really add anything to the film. There are so many sequences of scenes without any fighting. I yearned for Wolverine to get into a fight.
Hugh Jackman is great in this role. He has successfully embodied the character. Expect many humorous one-liners from the maverick mutant. The script simply fails the actor. There were some people who left the theater before the movie ended. I heard many people say the movie was boring as I walked out the theater. The best part of the movie is the extra scene after the credits. I won’t spoil what happens in the scene. Overall I think this movie could have been a lot better. I feel the concept of Wolverine’s newfound mortality remains undeveloped and unrealized in this plot. The ending was sub par and predictable. If you are a fan of the movies I say you rent this film. Otherwise, save your money.
My Grade: C
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