GREAT FILM! This really is the Wolverine film we should have seen long ago.

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2013)

The Wolverine is a well-written film with superb performances all around. The script is admirable and develops the character in interesting ways, continuing and exploring themes from the X-Men films. Yet, you need not have seen even one of those films to enjoy this experience. And, this movie truly is an experience. It's thrilling and so very well constructed. Also, when it's time for action...Look out!
The Wolverine deepens, darkens and expands upon the character beautifully. Logan is an outsider, has this tendency towards berserker rage, frequently regrets lashing out and is not able to find much peace in the world and now we know why. Being immortal hurts. The character journey and Japanese subtext is simply wonderful.