One of the most underrated movies of 2013...

Rating: 9/10 (14 July 2014)

I didn't watch The Wolverine in theaters, and boy do I regret it now. The Wolverine is different from most of the other X-Men movies. It's probably the least significant of all of them, as it has virtually NO impact on any part of the main story of the X-Men (apart from a post- credits scene). What it DOES have impact on, though, is the story of Logan's journey as the Wolverine.
This is not your average comic-book film. It's mature, realistic, gritty, and most of all grisly, something even the Dark Knight trilogy wasn't. Not for the squeamish at all. But, it's an unforgettable tale of a warrior and his journey, and the sacrifices he makes to do good.
What I didn't like about The Wolverine, is probably some of the dialogue, which was crass and profane for no other reason other than being crass and profane. For example, Yukio says to Logan, "Don't be a d**k." I know the movie's trying to be gritty and mature, but dialogue like this just sounds silly. Also, the twist at the end is pretty far- fetched, but I don't see a problem in Adamantium getting cut. When a metal is heated till it lights red, it can very well melt a metal of the same type. I do think that Viper was unnecessary, though.
Otherwise, the film is brilliant, and does an amazing job at telling a tragic tale of a soldier going through so much for justice. Director James Mangold sometimes uses peculiar imagery, that reminds me of the 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner. It definitely adds to a film of this size and scope. The action is great too, some really sweet martial-arts mixed with Wolverine's rage and a visceral train-fighting sequence as well.
The Wolverine is most probably the best comic-book movie of 2013. It's sad, moving, but complete and engaging. I don't think I'll have to state anything in particular about Hugh Jackman. He was the Wolverine, is the Wolverine, and will be Wolverine forever. I'd hate to see anyone replace him.
Better than Origins by a milestone.