The Wolverine

The Wolverine
Starring Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto and Rila Fukushima
Directed by James Mangold (Knight and Day)
Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, some sexuality and language
The first Wolverine solo outing proved to be a huge disappointment but this new adventure looked like it had all of the ingredients for a great comeback.  In this latest journey, Logan makes a trip to Japan to visit a dying friend only to find himself losing his abilities while attempting to save the man’s granddaughter.  For the first two acts the movie proves to be very enjoyable.  The set piece on the bullet train is especially thrilling.  Unfortunately, once the third act hits the movie runs out of steam and becomes incredibly inconsistent in regards to Wolverine’s powers.  The third act had so many problems that I had a tough time focusing on the story and basically become over-distracted by the bad filmmaking.  In addition, at the beginning of the third act Wolverine throws out a huge F-bomb that I’m sure parents will love.  I’m not a prude, but I don’t think this kind of language belongs in our super hero films targeting pre-teens.  C