Product ReviewsX-Men Origins: Wolverine (DVD, 2009, Special Edition Includes Digital Copy)

Angry Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) Sets The Screen Ablaze

Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) turns the screen to fire as he seeks personal vengeance upon those who have worked so hard to exploit his talents for self gain. Wolverine's mysterious past comes alive in this 4th Marvel Comics X-men mutant film directed this time by Gavin Hood (Rendition). As Origins goes, the film franchise had no problems picking Jackman to star in this prequel film series. Hopefully we might see more of the same coming to you local theater sooner than you think. Sporting a PG-13, in my opinion was a purely monetarily calculated MPAA mistake, since most of the film seems to be more of adult nature.

Putting things into perspective, I seem to remember decades back of studies pointing to violence in mainstream film and television that causes violent tendencies in children and adults alike. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" seems to capitalize on hostile attitudes which helps affect our overall attitudes towards the way we perceive things. I really think this kind of early exposure to out of control thinking and violent acts is truly not good for anyone, much less an gullible teen whose mind becomes extremely influenced by biases and role models.

Origins takes us down a dark road where the story takes a turn to some kind of childhood trauma which causes a young James Logan to bond with his half brother, Victor (Liev Schreiber), who later as a man becomes the power hungry and destructive, super-mutant Sabretooth.

Both James and Victor seem to have immortality and are both seen serving in the U.S. Civil War, WWI, WWII, and several other skirmishes before becoming separated by some kind of strife between them. Wolverine's mutant powers include killer claws that shoot out from his knuckles. This ability becomes even more enhanced by a laboratory procedure that almost kills him. The procedure was administered while Wolverine was submerged in solution and put into suspended stasis. He is then injected with a strong alloy compound called Adamantium which bonds with his skeletal structure permanently.

This procedure causes him to have flashbacks of his life with his girl-friend and happier days. His new life begins as a super-super mutant when he overhears them say that they are about to erase his memory. This new rebirth and betrayal will fuel his temper and cause him to seek total vengeance upon those responsible for his current problems.

Even though X-Men Origins: Wolverine was a successful blockbuster action film, many would probably agree with my opinion that the extreme cursing as well as the death of the old farmer and his wife were totally unnecessary and inappropriate to adding to the storytelling substance of the film.

Other mutants include Danny Huston as Stryker. I'm glad I didn't pay money to see this at the theater when it first came out, but it is still a good film to watch late at night when nothing else is on television.

I'll give this a 4/5 for CGI effects and then production aspects of the film.

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Wolverine had bone claws?

I enjoyed watching this movie alot, BUT, there was some contradicting elements to the storyline. Remember in X-men two, when Striker said- "I just gave you claws". That made me think that Logan never had them before. Also, his brother didn't die at the end.......so, where was he throughout the following Trilogy? I dunno. Well anyhoo, I usually don't press the details this much. This was a very good "beginning" movie, no matter how you slice it. There is also a cool group of other mutants to enjoy, who also weren't involved in the following movies too.Read full review...

X Men Origins: Wolverine- Hugh Jackman's best role

Action packed. You can't wait to see what happens next! Jackman is brilliantly awesome in this role, and all the characters together with their special powers, leaves you on the edge of your seat. Not to mention the spectacular aerial shots are breathtaking. A MUST see!Read full review...

I enjoyed this movie even a second time

Although I would not rate this as excellent I really liked this movie despite the mixed reviews. It was much better then Xmen 3 and it has several hidden Easter Eggs which fans will enjoy.

Even if you are not a fan of the Xmen series it has plenty of action and special effects to hold any action movie fans interest.

i saw this in the theater and I enjoyed watching it a second and third time. I have not watched the extras/ It is a welcome movie for my collection.Read full review...

A Must for X-Men Fans

Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine in this latest X-Men movie.

It is quite obvious by the name that the movie gives the story of how Wolverine began and the movie does just that, from a young boy all the way through his adulthood we follow Wolverine throughout his life.

From wars to encounters with other Mutants we are given the full story of how Wolverine became who he is.

Anyone who likes X-Men will not want to miss this on, it lives up to the hype and continues a great tradition of X-Men hit movies.Read full review...

Came in Great time, and in great shape

Came in good time, and in great shape. Very happy with this purchase

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Marvel shoots back with "Wolverine"

Everyone knows that DC became the prime comic book brand (or whatever you call it) because of THE DARK KNIGHT, but I think Marvel got back in the spotlight with X-MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE. It is better than Dark Knight, that's all I have to say, because that should already convince you. Great acting, some of the best action scenes I've ever seen, Great story, and just a Fantastic, Wonderful, Terrific, Great Action Movie.Read full review...

Great!

Great addition to my Marvel collection! Thanks!

Good product

I just wanted to collect all the X-men series, so I had to buy this awesome movie that I really liked. I decided to buy it on eBay because I knew it would be cheaper to buy it on eBay. I thought there would be like a special cover for this DVD, but I guess there was not any. There was a digital copy of the movie, so now I will be able to watch it anywhere I go. Although there was no "cover," the product was a great product. The product was really worth buying, and I would recommend others to buy this great item.Read full review...

Exciting movie

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