Highly entertaining

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2014)

Over 200 years ago, Logan and Victor suffer some childhood trauma, forcing them to make a pact that they will always be there for each other. They fight in the American Civil Wars and become genuinely inseparable. In contemporary times, Col. William Stryker, recruits them and others to kill. When Victor starts taking things too far by killing innocent people, Logan quits and moves to the Canadian Rockies to start a new life. He falls in love with a woman named Keyla, who happens to be a local teacher. When Logan turns down Stryker's offer to become one of his crew, Victor murders Kayla. Pining for revenge, Logan agrees to partake in an experiment of Stryker's that will make him indestructible to finally beat Victor and get his revenge
This is my 3rd time watching this movie. I saw it once in theaters and now twice at home. One thing has always remained after each viewing, the enjoyment. It is filled with action, twists and turns, and surprisingly adequate storytelling as well. It is a tad vague with how it is done, but it does just enough to keep you satisfied. I thought it did a good job of telling the story of how Wolverine came to be. There are some great fight scenes, especially with Wolverine & Victor. Deadpool is pretty rad himself. Wait until you see him as Stryker's ultimate mutant with everybody's power. Reynolds was supposed to get a spin-off film in Deadpool, but it didn't happen for some reason, which is a shame. The twist at the end was something I wasn't expecting the first time I watch it, and I was actually floored by it. I'm not sure everybody will find it unpredictable, but it caught me off guard the first time I saw it. I do wish the old couple that take Logan in stayed around for a bit, I would have liked to see that developed a little more. The acting is pretty good. Hugh Jackman is excellent as Wolverine. I loved his rage and frustration in this one. His chemistry with Liev Schreiber was on the money. Their storyline together made for riveting entertainment. Schreiber is awesome as the intense brother. This is a man I wouldn't screw around with. Danny Huston is very solid as Stryker, but I prefer Brian Cox in the role. Not to say I didn't enjoy Huston in the role, because I most certainly did. He was great. Lynn Collins is great as the love interest of Logan's. Their love storyline felt real and natural. Taylor Kitsch isn't a favorite of mine, but he fits Gambit like a glove. I thoroughly enjoyed him. Ryan Reynolds screen time is tragically short, but I loved his wise-cracking portrayal of Wade. The rest of the cast does fine work as well. I questioned Scott Summers role at first, but once I saw the ending, it changed my perception.
Final Thoughts: I wanted to see this again before checking out the new Wolverine film. This never fails to entertain me when I watch it. It has a little bit of everything for action fans.
8/10
P.S, stay for the end credits!