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The Wolverine (Dir. James Mangold/2013)
The Wolverine,
with flaws (and claws) does manage to separate itself from the usual X-Men
fare, to create a James-Bond-type adventure for Logan. Travelling to Japan, and
mourning the loss of Jean-Grey, he meets a man he saved from Nagasaki. Now an
old man, technology-magnate Yashida, is on his death bed and desires Wolverine’s
healing abilities. A film supported by young-mutants Yukio (who can see the
future) and sultry Viper (more Poison Ivy from Batman and Robin), it is a new take on our clawed hero as, early
on, his healing powers are weakened and we see him struggle from one fight to
the next – something rare in every other adventure. Picture-postcard Japan,
multiple women and an arrogant, robotic villain makes Wolverine more 007, but
it works. Despite the weak snake-woman and a CGI-heavy climax, The Wolverine is likeable and tailor-made
for X-Men fans who want something a little different.
Rating: 6/10
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