Finally, a decent Wolverine flick!

Rating: 7/10 (15 January 2014)

One of the opening scenes in THE WOLVERINE probably does the best job of showcasing the title character that we've seen thus far on-screen. He stumbles upon a dying bear, tracks the killers to a nearby dive bar, and strolls in with malicious intent. Even though he doesn't end up killing anyone, it's a fist-pump of a scene to see the man in his element, doing what he does best.
As superhero movies go, this one feels like a breath of fresh air; a personal story that brings Logan face-to-face in Japan with his past and getting mixed up with the yakuza. It's a slow burn but certainly not boring. Hugh Jackman slips back into the role with ease, carrying the character's baggage with sardonic wit. The fight scenes are lightning fast and hit hard, especially the zonked-out boss battle. And the story leaves Logan in an interesting place, character-wise.
This totally makes up for X-MEN ORIGINS.
7/10