Kick Arse (not for those not familiar with the comics)

Rating: 9/10 (5 January 2014)

First and foremost Hugh Jackman is the man. I certainly hope no one ever tries to replace him.
Movie: SPOILER ALERT! Those who have not seen the movie please do not read further. --------
Fans of the comic will get this movie and true fans of the Wolverine will love it also. Most of the reviews I have read so far seem to be placed by folks who really don't care or know about Logan's past.
Much like Magneto's ability in the first movie to neutralize the wolverine a mutant in this movie found a way to suppress Logan's healing ability. Many folks saw what they thought were holes in the movie thinking that his healing was stopped but they it was only suppressed by an artificial organism. You would have to assume that when viper programmed the organism she had it allow Logan to benefit from just enough healing to keep him alive through his ordeal to ensure he would make it to the meeting.
Also saw someone complaining about seeing Logan getting tired and taking a beating but this is all a good thing. The loss of the gift showed him how vulnerable he would be if he chose to be normal again. This also allowed us the viewer to get on the edge of our seat knowing our favorite bad ass was taking a whooping and while he came out on top of most of the fights he was worse for the wear.
Another reviewer also complained about the blade cutting off Wolverine's claws. It was obvious that much research had been done by Yashida when creating his Samurai. I would have to assume they calculated how hot those blades needed to be heated to melt/slice through Wolverine's claws. While I hate, and I mean absolutely hate seeing this whole part it goes to show you that even the best of bad ass can run into someone superior from time to time. I just wish somehow his claws got fixed, the bone just doesn't cut it!
Anyhoo, in conclusion the movie was a nail biter if you only vaguely remember the comic series. I felt it was great to show more of the Wolverine's background and put him in a place where he was vulnerable. He also got over Jean and decided to go back to whoopin arse which we all truly want anyway! Everyone has to hit a crossroad like this and it was very nice to see.
I went 9 of 10 because there is always room for improvement and well add another 2 hours to the movie!