This is a really good movie! I personally thought it was the best of the series! There are a few intense moments, some blood, surprisingly less language than most PG-13's. All in all, a great movie!
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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More brutal action than in earlier X-Men films.
Themes in this movie include: revenge
updated 09.25.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Parents need to know that this comic book prequel isn't as tween-friendly as the earlier X-Men movies. Although many of the mutants are pretty indestructible, the action is still bloodier than in the previous films, thanks to the fact that much of it is carried out with the slashing edge of a claw, talon, or blade. There's also war violence, gunplay, a decapitated animal, and scary/grisly images of medical experiments, as well as kids being taken captive. Also expect mild male nudity (non-sexual shot of bare buttocks), and some drinking and swearing ("s--t" is as strong as it gets).
Read our full review by James Rocchi
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether the violence in this movie has more impact than that of the earlier X-Men movies. Why or why not?
- How are Wolverine's fights different than those of characters with different powers/abilities? Is he comfortable with his strength? How does he control it?
- The film seems to be saying that you can make the choice to not kill an enemy -- but is that message clear amid the high body count?
- Discuss the appeal of comic book movies. Why do audiences like them so much?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
The best of the series!
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LOGAN
logan runs nude from a goverment facility and into a elder's barn. the shooty guy kills many. gambit hurts some specical
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
teens
one of my favorite movies
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Too much of this, that, and the other
I've started reviewing movies here primarily because my 13 year old is the trend setter of the family. I have two younger daughters and would never let them watch this movie. My oldest loves superheroes and has seen most of the Heroes episodes, which has far more blood than this movie. She has also seen the other Xmen movies, but I ultimately decided not to let her watch this movie just yet based on the level of constant violence, sex, and adult language. The language is just over the edge with many of the expletives described above. One or two is my limit, but I particularly draw the line when the hero uses this language consistently. Sexual content is another sensitive subject for my family - and this again was a bit too much. Wolverine is shown completely naked in an extended scene (but he's much too far away to make out any parts). He is shown in bed with a woman he is clearly not married to and they have many intimate kissing scenes. The clencher is the violence. As described, it is non-stop. Shooting, impalings, beheadings... it just goes on and on. It's just too much for a young teen. I also agree that the violence washes down any positive messages, so I'm not including those in my review. While I, personally, enjoyed the movie - it was not my favorite of the series. My vote is to wait a few years for my oldest to see, so I'm voting this movie OK for 15 and over.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
This movie was so awesome! My main concern is the level of violence. For children at the least 11, it would probably be fine, but any younger than that you'd probably have a lot of screaming kids running around. Take precaution when watching this with children especially under 11. I think mom's will like it, (you know who!)
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Cool but weird
My main concern is the level of violence. For children at the least 11, it would probably be fine, but any younger than that you'd probably have a lot of screaming kids running around. Take precaution when watching this with children especially under 11.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Violent, but Overstylized
This was all action and no substance. Though not as bad as Knowing, this film has deeper flaws than that film. As for age, this was surprisingly violent in the beginning but tuned itself down later.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Its Aiight
Its a pretty good movie. It's not a can't miss thing but its good to kill an hour and a half. If you've got nothing to do, give it a watch.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
This is an adult movie.
I personally loved this movie. My 8 year old wanted to see it because of the constant trailers on tv and commerical placements in stores, theatre, etc. However, I told him that it was very violent and not okay for children to watch.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
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BEST, XMEN. EVER.
The greatest X-men so far! This is so good I reccomend this to anyone who has seen the previous X-mens.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Not more appropriate for kids now just because it's out on DVD!
This was a pretty poor film, mildly entertaining but far from a comic-inspired classic.... It's too violent and mature thematically for young kids. See me review it with my dad, at: www.youtube.com/gabndad [with added DVD info]
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
violent
very violent but i loved this movie but dont take little ones to see it i didnt know this movie was so violent so i watched it and i think maybe i shouldnt have seen it alot of ppl got killed
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Some Violence..but overall not bad
Saw this movie with my son and his friend of the same age(8). I grew up watching X-men and we've watched all the xmen movies. This one is definantly more "intense" and "dark" then the previous 3..save the last xmen, that possesed alittle of the darkness you see in Wolverine. The beginning part(when they show the credits) was the most intense for the boys..it showed wolverine and his brother fighting in all wars..so usual war stuff, fighting, killing,ect. My son's friend told me afterward that part scared him alittle. the rest of the movie, I heard them either laughing or going "Oh Wow!" during the fight scenes. I enjoyed it, as it filled in alot of the gaps regarding wolverine's history and why he "is the way he is".
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
awesome
Favorite movie of all time it was great i love liev schreiber he did sabretooth great.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
loved it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
lovd it! p.s. sow it with my mom.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Good Movie Cool to see his life and past
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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It may have been one big blooper, but it was one awesome blooper
This movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, while in my opinion, is "on", in many others, especially the X-perts (sorry, I couldn't resist) will likely rate it "iffy" or "off". Many facts from the comics are distorted, displaced, or downright destroyed, leaving some a bit confused, and others annoyed. I won't go into all of the plot-holes, but the major ones that struck me were Scott Summers/Cyclops and Emma Frost/The White Queen. I cannot think of a single thing regarding their placement and distortion in the movie that makes sense. The only thing I can imagine is that they put them in there a) to attract more females by adding another good-looking male, and b) for symbolism relating to where the X-Men are now, although I think neither is a good enough reason. There was quite a lot of violence, but minimal blood. While this made the movie easier to watch and more "acceptable" for younger viewers (I still do not recommend it for children under 12), it was very unrealistic. In my experience, when you chop a guy's head off, stab, shoot, or blow up, you'll get some blood here-and-there, if you know what I mean. In the "What Parents Need to Know" review, it discusses a woman being taken captive, presumably for sexual reasons. I will have you know, there is no presumably. It was, at least in my opinion, very clear. Indeed, there is a scene where you get a flash of a certain male character's buttocks, but it is not something that can be helped with the situation taking place. It was not in a sexual manner whatsoever, though, and no genitals were shown, so I would think that for a twelve or thirteen year old child it would not be a major concern. There was some strong language, ranging from inappropriate-but-not-a-cuss-word words like "screwed", to fairly mild words like "$h*t", but nothing worse. In all honesty, the language was a lot better than what you would hear in most public middle or high schools in the US. Throughout the movie there was a good bit of humor, which is one of the reasons I plan on seeing the movie again. I saw the movie over a month ago, and am still randomly quoting humorous lines to everyone I know, and even those I don't. I adored the relationship with James/Jimmy/Logan/Wolverine (don't ask) and Kayla/Silverclaw. It was quite romantic at times, sorrowful at others, and certainly very interesting. I think the movie is worth seeing if only for the sweet explanation of how Logan got his codename, "Wolverine". One message that came through very clear was not letting power go to one's head. You have two brothers, both with amazing strength, healing abilities, and claws, with one going out-of-control and becoming a villain, and the other who saves children and just wants to settle down with his lover. Of course, Wolverine is not your Superman by any means. He's in many ways like a normal guy, who drinks, smokes cigars, and has his bouts of anger and vengeance when someone he loves has been hurt. Another theme is, you guessed it, good vs evil. You have those whose goal is genocide or vengeance at whatever cost, those who want to keep the peace, those who just want to be able to function without being shot at, and those who float between either side, depending on which pays the most. Overall, I think it is a movie worth seeing, and think its PG-13 rating is appropriate. It was one big blooper in many ways, but it was one awesome blooper that I will definitely be adding to my DVD collection.
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