They didn't do only a below average movie… They also runied Dead Pool!

Best X-Men movie to date. Do not listen to the comic fanboys here. Excellent screenplay, story and music. This is Wolverine's origin story and they have done an excellent job. I wish there was an origin story for Cyclops too.

Whoever greenlighted this project should be moved over to daytime soaps production. At least there he can't ruin anything...

It's probably easier to list what's NOT wrong with this travesty than to use several hours ploughing through all the horrible writing, the god-awful special effects, and misrepresentations of the comics this one supposed to be based on etc. etc. etc.

The two thing that was passable in this movie was Hugh Jackmans Wolverine and the fact that the movie had a running time under 2 hours.

The worst is that the movie is totally unnecessary as they wipe the slate clean at the end. Do yourself a favour and just pass on this one.

Wolverine isn't Bad, but it's not as good as it could've been.

Like the 3 other X-Men movies quite good an enjoyable.

Had mixed reviews, but im just a suckernfor Hugh Jackman's movies

Really good sequences but the pacing is so bad, an hour feels like 2. Everything else for me is fineeee. Especially Hugh Jackman. His portrayal of Wolverine is one of the best portrayals in the history of portrayals, but that pacing, it kills everything this movie gives. Even deadpool and he's indestructible.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a strong adventure film that delves into the mysterious past of the most popular X-Men character. The film follows the exploits of James Logan, who joins Col. Stryker’s Weapon X program in order to seek revenge for the death of his lost love. Hugh Jackman is joined by a strong supporting cast that includes Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Kitsch. However, the special effects are remarkably poor and the storytelling is muddled. And as a prequel, there are continuity problems with Wolverine fitting into the established X-Men mythology. Still, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a fairly solid action film that’s plenty entertaining.

apparently people hate this movie? i actually loved it. sure it was a bit weird seeing this timeline’s deadpool but other than that it was actually super enjoyable.

this movie is pretty forgettable It's just so full of unnecessary side characters side plot lines The best parts of the movie are The friendship and eventual falling out of sabertooth and wolverine if the movie was just about that it would be a whole lot better

A flawed but decent movie that doesn’t fit with the first X-Men movie. Since Sabortooth doesn’t even mention being related to Wolverine in that movie.
It’s a shame that Liev Schreiber wasn’t just cast in that role from the start though. Since he steals the show. Ryan Reynolds probably would have as well if he got to be Deadpool done right.

Some doubts (sorry for my ignorange) before the adamantium Logan was invincible? Because when he fights with Victor in the bar he doesn't have any serious injuries. And how did they survive the firing squad?

One of the best X-MEN movies.

Movie was all over the place character wise. I guess if you take it out as a stand alone film, it was alright.

My favorite movie and characters

There is some God awful CGI and the story is dull. They wasted Deadpool and Gambit. Hugh Jackman does his best and he has great hair. I think the opening credit scene with the war montage was the best thing in this.

Yes, the CGI claws were laughable but I’ve always enjoyed this film. A couple laughs, lots of action and actually better action scenes than the X-Men trilogy.

Just about passable.

I never felt bored while watching 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine', which is why I can't give it a lower rating. The action is well done and it gives the satisfactory amount of enjoyment, shame the CGI isn't quite up to scratch though. As with the preceding three 'X-Men' releases, I really do enjoy watching Hugh Jackman as Wolverine - he is certainly the best thing about these films.

With all that noted, the film does definitely have issues. I didn't overly like the new characters and the plot didn't truly fulfil what I was expecting/wanting from an origin story, even if it is fairly fun to watch. Elsewhere, Ryan Reynolds is introduced as his well known character, I look forward to seeing more of him in the role - here, he's fine.

Four films in and there's a slow decline ongoing, hopefully 'X-Men: First Class'* at least regains footing with the opening two productions. *I'm watching these in release order.

/copied directly from my Letterboxd review\

there are a lot of bad choices in this movie but tbh on a rewatch with the knowledge that this timeline gets retconned for deadpool proper i can almost tolerate it. almost.

Hugh Jackman IS The Wolverine. There is no way around that. We had different Batman, Spiderman, Superman and the all worked more or less. But someone else playing Wolverine seems impossible.
Having said that, I really like this movie. It's not Oscar material but I found it to be entertaining. The flaws being pointed out by others are there at times and it's up to anyone what to make of it. Personally I would say that the majority of superhero movies have them. There are only a few great ones alltogether. All in all still way above average.