Finally Hugh, this is what we wanted!

Rating: 8/10 (6 December 2013)

Unfortunately I must begin by admitting I am not a Hugh Jackman fan. Compared to Christian Bale's Batman and Toby Maguire's Spider-Man Jackman's Wolverine is one dimensional, child friendly and as far removed from what Wolverine should be as is possible. It is also unfortunate that Wolverine is his defining role. Why? It is unfortunate because Hugh Jackman is a world class and quite simply phenomenal talent. Granted the physique gained from his preparation for Wolverine aids in his portrayal of a dominant, controlling figure. But nothing should be taken away from him here, he is ferocious in the pursuit of his daughter's captor and I for one believed he would do anything (or more apt anything to anyone) to get his daughter back. His testosterone filled male, physical dominance is akin to Marlon Brando's Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. In short Jackman is simply stunning to watch. Special mentions should also go to the always fantastic Jake Gyllenhall and Maria Bello but this movie is all about Hugh Jackman and why he has finally found a role that highlights why he deserves his place at the top of Hollywood royalty.