Quite simply... a masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2009)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is quite simply... a masterpiece. This isn't a movie that should be judged against other superhero/comic book movies. It's a movie that should be judged against such greats as The Godfather and Citizen Kane. Hugh Jackman's performance is as iconic as Brando's Vito Corleone. I can see some of his dialogue entering into the pop culture lexicon and recited for years to come. An Oscar win for Jackman and a Best Picture award is inevitable. The supporting cast is amazing as well. I wouldn't be surprised if Liev Schreiber, Taylor Kitsch, and Danny Huston all receive Best Supporting Actor nods. Liev Schrieber's performance is up there with Al Pacino's Michael Corleone. Of course, Gavin Hood deserves Best Director and the screenplay should be honored too. Other Oscar wins will probably include Best Visual Effects, Costume Design, Cinematography, Sound Editing, Film Editing, Sound Mixing and Best Original Score. All in all, I will be seeing this film many times in theaters in order to boost its box office in hopes that it will break The Dark Knight's undeserved record. Better than Watchmen, too. Amazing... :)