Amazing........!

Rating: 9/10 (29 April 2009)

Just saw the premiere in my hometown Arnhem (Netherlands) yesterday. Frankly I was a little worried about the early reviews, the leak and the fact that there was no press screening.....but I had a hell of a good time......with goosebumps.
What Worked?
Jackman, Jackman, Jackman..... The guy is an amazing actor and captures the essence of wolverine. This is his define moment.
Liev Schreiber was promising in the trailers and truly was great in his performance.
The Story. Even though it was sometimes a bit rushed (the part where Logan hides with the elderly couple) it really surprised me...in a good way. The way Logan and Victor grow up as brothers is really the essence of the story and also the inner conflict that Logan has...this IS the story.....the rest is just to fill up space....but later more on that.
Taylor Kitsch Great addition to the Marvel Universe and great casting. Even if it is a secondary character, he gets enough screen time to make a lasting impression....think of him as the way they handled Cyclops in the X-men movies. Let's not forget.....It's a Wolverine movie....not a Gambit movie. But nevertheless.....really good.
Action. Oh My......WOW.
What didn't work (so much)?
Deadpool I've never been a great fan of the character so basically I couldn't care less about the lack of screen time.....however that is also the reason that I really wouldn't have mind that an unknown character would play the part. So people.....get over it......IT'S A WOLVERINE MOVIE!
Some CGI Yes, there is some CGI that makes me wonder.....what if. For instance Agent Zero Jumping in to a freaking helicopter....not so good. There are a few of those moments.
Closing thoughts. I'm definitely seeing this one again. It's better than X3, maybe on the same level as X1....not so much as X2. The combination of action and humor is great. Basically it makes me wonder why so many people gave it a bad review. Everybody was enjoying the movie.
I don't care about politics, early leaks, lack of screen time of a side character, Mr. Rothman or killing a franchise.....Mr Jackman produces a great action flick and shows Wolverine like he never did before and hopefully will do again. They only REAL complaint I have is that I probably have to wait another 3 years before we will see Logan back in action against the Silver Samurai in Japan.
Rainman Out.