Saw The Wolverine last night, loved it. Like First Class in 2011, it was the surprise of the summer. I went in with low expectations and ended up having a great time! Story moves at a solid pace, and there are several twists and turns. Jackman is in top form. Music and editing is well done. Really, a solid film. Plays out much more like a Bourne or Bond film. Totally beats out Iron Man 3 and enjoyed it more than Man of Steel, which I am a fan of.
The mid-credits scene is great, really can't wait for Days of Future Past now. In fact, The Wolverine pretty much washed by mind clean of X-Men Origins and The Last Stand. The shit I hated in The Last Stand especially has been rectified in The Wolverine. We get an angry Wolverine again, I thought Logan was too damn toned down in Last Stand. Also, [spoiler]great to see him dealing with Jean's death, including several cameos from the character in several dream sequences. Prof X alive and Magneto with powers is great to see again. Now, Days of Future Past just needs to bring Jean and Cyclops back and I'll be happy.[/spoiler]
8.5/10 from me.
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My Summer movie ratings (the ones I got around to seeing):
Iron Man 3 - 6.5/10
The Bling Ring - 8/10
Man of Steel - 8/10
The Wolverine - 8.5/10