X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Yes, I went to see this movie. Yes, I really wanted to see this movie. NO, I was not impressed by the movie, but I did not ask for my money back.

When I first saw the preview for this movie, I did get goosebumps. My goosebumps are typically a good indicator that I am willing to pay the almost $10 per ticket to sit my butt in front of a screen. Well, this was one of those movies.

Like many people, I enjoy the movies that are coming out, that have derived from the comic book genre. The X-Men are one of my favorites. With the advancement in CGI, the eye-candy spewing across the screen was quite enjoyable. I even went back and watched some of the older movies and realized how far along this genre has advanced (and sci-fi in general).
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Now we get to X-Men Origins: Wolverine. WARNING ::SPOILERS::

Starting out we have a couple of young brothers, though they did not know it yet, sitting in a room. Without giving too many details, they end up discovering their shared lineage and run off into the wilderness to begin their lives. They protect each other through many, many and more of many wars... in fact they are the reason we won the landing on the beaches of Normandy! **DID NOT KNOW THAT** haha! After some time, and a failed execution, they become a part of this "special force" and fight as a part of a team.

As part of this team, you do get to see the mutants display their talents in-kind. It is really neat to see how they setup the scenarios in which they overcome. Also, Logan is just Logan, with BONE claws, not the metal ones that he acquires later.

For reasons that are pseudonically (is that even a word?! lol) obvious, Logan leaves the group and tries to start his life anew. Keep in mind, this is 6 years or so BEFORE the first X-Men movie. He meets a woman and lives out in the middle of no-where-land Canada. It is understood that she knows about his situation, as you find out in conversations. She is basically the love interest. I have to admit, it was at this point I was thinking to myself: self-I sincerely hope that his movie is not going to be this predictable.

Sure enough, the predictability brigade was in full force. The girl dies, Logan seeks revenge, and eventually ends up agreeing to get his bones coated with the Adamantium. Thus, we get the modern Wolervine!!! His name changes, I will spare you the short story that leads to that, since you would probably only need one guess. Now Wolverine seeks revenge and is searching for his brother. I did not think it was necessary to mention that his brother killed his woman. By now you, like I, are probably thinking why keep watching if the story is so bothersome. Well, again--CGI eye-candy.

After seeking information and getting a little help, Wolverine ends up on 3-Mile Island. This is where the climax occurs, and the final battle takes place. Wolverine faces off against his brother and another mutant. I am not going to say much about the other mutant, save that is was done really well. Yes, another CGI eye-candy parade happens!

After this resolution, as Wolverine clearly wins, he quickly loses his memory. This was necessary to explain his state of mind in the earlier movies. The way that they affected his memory was believable, considering that this is a sci-fi movie.

For the record, if you have a significant other that really likes Hugh Jackman, but does not like sci-fi movies, they may actually enjoy this movie. I say that because Wolverine/Logan/Hugh Jackman has a scene where he is running naked through the wilderness. So, there is a little something for everyone.

Overall I would give this movie a B rating. The story was okay, some of the scenes were very cheesy, but the fighting and CGI kept me watching. I am really feeling luke warm about this one, but I did really want to see it, so perhaps a little buyers remorse is kicking in!