Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Wolverine



I enjoyed the first solo Wolverine movie but after its finale I still felt hungry for more tidbits about Wolverine’s past.  Where did he acquire his code of honor?  What helped mold him into the savage warrior he is today?  What tragedies sculpted his mind and body and how did he finally arrive at peace with himself?

All these questions and more are answered in 20th Century Fox’s The Wolverine movie now out on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD.

In The Wolverine the action starts immediately as viewers find Wolverine caged up in Japan when the first atomic bomb is dropped.  He saves himself and a young compassionate Japanese soldier.

Years later Wolverine has withdrawn from the world in the deep back woods as he seeks to cope with the loss of his love Jean Grey.

Traveling to a nearby town Wolverine meets up with a young Japanese girl who brandishes a wicked sword.  She explains that her employer (the now rich and wealthy former young Japanese soldier Wolverine saved years ago) wants to meet him and offer him the end of his suffering and long life.

What ensues is an epic Samurai, Ronin and Ninja slugfest that will both dazzle and awe audiences.

Hugh Jackman is in top form as the tortured Wolverine and turns in one the most tragic and emotional performances of his career.

Audiences of all ages and genders will love this movie and if box office returns are any indication Jackman will be back for a third film.

Included with the Combo Set are tons of extras including featurettes, a sneak peek at the next X-Men film, commentaries and much more.  This is one of the best ‘X’ movies ever made.