it was one of my favrite movies. but its really violence and swearing. also logan butt is seen a couple times.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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Common Sense says
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
This review of X-Men Origins: Wolverine was written by James Rocchi
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).
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- 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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What’s the Story?
Set before the events of the X-Men franchise, X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE tells the story of Hugh Jackman's quick-healing, metal-clawed superhuman superhero (aka Logan), from fighting wars to joining a special superhuman dirty tricks group; from walking away in disgust to coming back for vengeance. Wolverine's old employer, Col. William Stryker (Danny Huston), offers him the medical-scientific upgrades to make his revenge possible, but Wolverine learns that it's all part of a much bigger plan to make an ultimate killing machine that Stryker can pit against all mutantkind. Can Wolverine -- who stands alone -- step up, be a leader, and save the day?
Is It Any Good?
Much like the over-stuffed, over-done X-Men: The Last Stand, Wolverine is a fairly bloated film with too many characters, too much comic book trivia, and, ironically, not enough Wolverine. "More" in this case doesn't mean "better"; here, it's simply too much, with supporting characters crowding out the lead.
The action scenes are acceptable, even though the film doesn't do much with its '70s setting (since the only time-setting plot point is the Three Mile Island disaster, it's not always clear when all this is happening). Jackman has a real charm and a sly sense of humor; regrettably, the film doesn't give him much to do with either of them. And while Huston and co-star Liev Schreiber are charismatic in their bad-guy roles, the fact that the film bypasses them in favor of a silent, speechless ultimate bad guy detracts from their work. Wolverine feels like it was produced by people who were more interested in making money and selling toys than they were in telling a coherent, fun story, and the film suffers for it.
Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox, Director: Gavin Hood
Run time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/1/2009, DVD release: 9/15/2009
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some partial nudity
Run time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/1/2009, DVD release: 9/15/2009
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some partial nudity
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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awsome but violent
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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- Good role models
I love Wolverine!
This was the best movie ever! I am a huge Hugh Jackman fan! This was my first x-men movie and I'm hooked!
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Fun action movie!
I saw this movie with my dad in the theaters and we both absolutely loved it! I say it's on for 11+ because most of the violence 11 year olds can handle and the only sexual parts is where Logan runs nude from the labratory, but you can barely see it and it's just his butt that's shown. I loved the story and action in the movie and it's definetely worth to watch over and over again. There is some blood and gunshots, but it's nothing too bad. Not the best movie ever, but still one great one.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
would not take chances.
just not good.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
good
pretty good the first time around but my husband has to watch things repeatedly so im sick of it but it is a really good movie. cant wait for the next one.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
The best of the series!
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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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- 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
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
teens
one of my favorite movies
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- 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!)
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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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]
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- 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
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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".
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