X-Men Origins: Wolverine

PG-13

Released May 1, 2009

1h 48m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

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250,000+ Ratings

Seeking solace from his dark past, Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, seems to have found love and contentment with Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins). Logan's peaceful existence is shattered when Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber), his vicious brother, brutally murders Kayla. Logan's thirst for revenge propels him into the Weapon X program, where he undergoes a painful procedure to bond his bones with adamantium, making him virtually indestructible and more than a match for Victor.

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Critics Consensus

Though Hugh Jackman gives his all, he can't help X-Men Origins: Wolverine overcome a cliche-ridden script and familiar narrative.

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Revenge soon grips Logan when his love is taken away, but Tsotsi director Gavin Hood seems bored by the sibling rivalry; even the Frankensteinian weaponizing of a human body feels rushed.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 6, 2018

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Wolverine starts with a roar before sliding into a chaotic, preachy mess.

Nov 6, 2018

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Roger Moore

Tribune News Service

Adequate

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 8, 2013

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

It’s hard to really feel any strong emotions toward this film besides apathy, to be honest.

Jul 22, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s violent and cruel and shrouded in darkness, filled with the complicated backstories and the weirdly incestuous origin details from the comic books that [are] confusing and confounding and no substitute for a story.

Apr 6, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Rated: 2/4

Sep 19, 2023

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Marc Z

I found this to be an enjoyable action film, with a bit of fantasy. I am not too familiar with these worlds, but I loved Deadpool and Wolverine. Not too sure how this fits in, although Wade Wilson is in the beginning. Hugh Jackman is very good in this role. Liev Schrieber is a good villain. Danny Huston is always engaging in every role. The action, adventure, and fight scenes are good, although a little over the top. This is designed to be an adult film, which is fine unless you expect a kids' comic book movie. I think they do a good job transcending the comic book world and making this an adult fantasy, action film. Made me want to see more in the series of films.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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twitchy b

I really liked this when I was a teenager, but now it's pretty insulting to my intelligence. There are a distractingly large number of holes in the logic. Still, it's entertaining for a stupid action movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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Stavroula S

Wasn't the best but it was definitely not as bad as people say the only reason people hate this movie is because of Deadpool

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Jared P

Weaker writing than other xmen films but well acted. Still a solid film. I would recommend watching it just to say you have seen them all.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Audience Member

It was good except for when Deadpool was introduced. They stripped everything he was known for and loved for and turned him into a mute side character that's only in the film for like 10 minutes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/16/24

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Itz_ A

The first scene was extremely disappointing i was curious to see what it would be like if wolverine and sabretooth fought on the opposing side of world war 2. This could also lean into a potential cross-over with Redskull and Captain America. Additionally this could put wolverine on the Marvel/Disney version of Mount Rushmore, similar to how Kanye is on the musical version of Mount Rushmore after recent events.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Synopsis

Seeking solace from his dark past, Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, seems to have found love and contentment with Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins). Logan's peaceful existence is shattered when Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber), his vicious brother, brutally murders Kayla. Logan's thirst for revenge propels him into the Weapon X program, where he undergoes a painful procedure to bond his bones with adamantium, making him virtually indestructible and more than a match for Victor.

Director: Gavin Hood
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter, John Palermo, Hugh Jackman
Screenwriter: David Benioff, Skip Woods
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Donners' Company, Seed
Rating: PG-13 (Some Partial Nudity|Intense Sequences of Action|Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 1, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $179.9M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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