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The Wolverine

The Wolverine

Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2013

Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.

Movie details

The Wolverine

“When he's most vulnerable, he's most dangerous.”

2013 Action · Science Fiction · Adventure 2h 6m

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6.4 / 10

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Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Wolverine?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

James Mangold

Written by

Mark Bomback · Scott Frank

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Logan / Wolverine

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Shingen Harada / Lord Shingen

Tao Okamoto

Tao Okamoto

Mariko Yashida / Scarlet Samurai

Rila Fukushima

Rila Fukushima

Yukio / Pinkie Pie

Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen

Jean Grey / Phoenix

Will Yun Lee

Will Yun Lee

Harada

Svetlana Khodchenkova

Svetlana Khodchenkova

Madame Hydra / Viper

Court is in session

Put The Wolverine on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.