Very Disappointing

Rating: 4/10 (10 May 2009)

*spoiler alert* I went into this film with high hopes. The potential for a great Wolverine movie, regardless of whether or not it was needed, was there. I saw it in the trailers (aside from the goofy helicopter scene). After seeing the movie, I realized how wrong I was.
Let me just say, it is far from the worst movie I've seen, but being a big comic book fan, this (along with Spider-Man 3) ranks among the most disappointing movies I've ever seen.
The biggest problem was the plot and writing. Dumb dialogue and a very condensed tale of Wolverine's beginnings made it hard to watch. Although I loved the opening sequence, it just went downhill. Too many cameos and not enough screen time for the ones who matter. I would have loved to see the entire Stryker team work together all film. To see each member interact and react to each other, a la Saving Private Ryan and Predator would have been a treat. Instead we get one mission, and Wolverine just stands around. We never get the sense that he is part of the team, or that they really are a team.
What doesn't work: -the cameos (there are a slew, all the way up to Gambit) -too showy (special effects are very abundant and they don't look good) -lack of explanation (why does Wolverine just walk away near the end after finding out his love is alive? Why can't Sabertooth survive the adamantium procedure? Why is there a boxing scene with Wolverine and Blob?) -
There are a bunch of other minor quibbles I could list, but here are some positives: -Acting is all-around good, particularly Hugh and Liev. -Opening Scene -Minor supporting characters are well portrayed (especially Deadpool)
Overall, It is worth watching only (and only) if you actually enjoyed X3: Last Stand and you are completely obsessed with all things wolverine. Otherwise, skip.