The Wolverine

My rating: 2 out of 5

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima and Svetlana Khodchenkova

After killing Dr. Jean, Logan has become a recluse. He is tracked down by Yukio (Rila Fukushima) on the request of someone who's life Logan saved during nuclear attack on Nagasaki. There he is caught in the battle for power. He is forced to face his demons while being vulnerable to physical pain for the first time. But he has the support of his self- appointed bodyguard Yukio.

This movie has the ingredients of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Iron Man, Kill Bill, with a sprinkling of Wolverine. There was a lot of talk about Japanese culture which did not have any bearing on the concept of the movie. There were many holes in the story like the purpose of the character of Viper played by Sveltana Khodchenkova. There was a lot of talk about Japanese tradition which were not needed and only succeeded in making the movie longer. I wished there were more mutants and more muscle power than the lithe samurai fighting. Frankly, if I wanted to see martial arts, I's watch a Bruce Lee movie.

Recommendation: Miss it if you wish.