Stylistic and unique superhero movie

Rating: 8/10 (18 August 2016)

I actually really like this movie. I applaud them for daring to try something different. There really aren't any other movies quite like this. It definitely draws closely from various movies, but its not like your average superhero movie.
I think the plot is actually really cool and is actually pretty realistic for a superhero movie. The cinematography is beautiful and the locations and production design are nice as well. The whole Japanese samurai ninja culture is always cool and it is fun to see it blended with an x- men story.
There aren't many other superheroes in this movie, which is refreshing. Especially nowadays where they seem to pack way too many characters into every movie. Besides Wolverine, I really only recall poison Ivy being in the movie, and she goes by a different name and looks mostly like a normal person.
I forget what the criticism was of this movie. I remember people complaining that Wolverine doesn't have his powers for most of the movie, but that didn't bother me at all. The story builds to a nice climax and the pace is pretty good.
I wish more superhero movies would take risks and try to be original and creative like they did here. Go see this movie if you like a good action flick or x-men or Samurai culture.