X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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- Synopsis
- The gruff, adamantium-clawed Marvel superhero Wolverine strikes out on his own in this X-Men spin-off starring series regular Hugh Jackman. The story gets under way as the boy who will become Wolverine makes a shocking discovery about his family ......
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- Starring
- Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds
- Director(s)
- Gavin Hood
- Distributor(s)
- Fox
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 107 min.
Trailers & Clips
Critic Reviews
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
Although it's a quintessential popcorn movie, Wolverine is not mindless. Hood and Jackman bring depth to a comic-book tale of anti-heroes with anger issues.Read the full review
ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites
When it comes to superhero tales, the two least appealing types are origin stories and prequels. Wolverine has the double disadvantage of being both.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
It's a solid, efficient comic book movie that is content to provide comic book satisfactions of the action and violence variety. If it doesn't rise to the heights of Christopher Nolan's "Batman" films, it doesn't stray into "Daredevil" territory either.Read the full review
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Mel Gibson's Girlfriend Gives Birth
11/01/09 LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Actor Mel Gibson (R) and Oksana Grigorieva arrive at the screening 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" at the Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. | Popeater Movies -
Nice Try, David Beckham. You Don't Scare Us
10/29/09 David Beckham couldn't look bad no matter how hard he tried. | E! Online -
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10/29/09 Michelle Obama landed a top-notch guy, and now she's giving single gals tips on how to do the same. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Hugh & Ava: Water Works
10/28/09 Wolverine star Hugh Jackman shows his softer side on Tuesday, keeping daughter Ava, 4, close as they dodge the New York City raindrops. | People -
Hollywood's Cutest Pumpkin Pickers!
10/18/09 During a recent trip to Silverman's Farm in Easton, Conn., the Wolverine Hugh Jackman put on a show of strength and expertly juggled two pumpkins while enjoying a day off with his family, including son Oscar Maxmillian, 9. | People -
Gavin Hood Talks Wolverine; Possible Sequel
10/14/09 Though the film drew mixed reviews, its box office has been enough to set in motion plans for a sequel. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Singer wants more 'X-Men'
10/10/09 Bryan Singer said Sunday he's interested in making another "X-Men" movie and has discussed the possibility with Twentieth Century Fox. The American director made "X-Men" and "X2: X-Men United," but passed on the third installment so he could make "Superman Returns.""Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner ended up shooting that film, "X-Men: The Last Stand." South African filmmaker Gavin Hood made another spin-off, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which was released earlier this year. | The Hollywood Reporter -
Liev and Naomi may want a 'Rain' check
09/30/09 Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts were more than just fashionably late to the Broadway premiere of Hugh Jackman 's "A Steady Rain." The gorgeous twosome rolled up to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre after the doors had been shut. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Bond, Wolverine Team Up On Broadway
09/30/09 In another demonstration of Hollywood's hold on Broadway, the drama A Steady Rain , starring film stars Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig (a "two hander" as such two-actor plays are called) produced $1.17 million in ticket sales at the Schoenfeld Theatre during the week ending Sept. 20 -- a record for a non-musical, even though the play was still in previews. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
Jackman, Craig burn, but 'Rain' cools the fire
09/29/09 It saturates the air at "A Steady Rain." No, it's not precipitation; it's anticipation. | New York Daily News - New York NY