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Marvel Knights: Wolverine Versus Sabretooth: Reborn
By Renee Longstreet,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Brutal violence in convoluted comic book sequel.
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What's the Story?
In WOLVERINE VERSUS SABRETOOTH: REBORN, it's a year after Wolverine (aka "Logan," voiced by Brian Drummond) beheaded his longstanding rival, Sabretooth (aka Victor Creed). The superhero mutant is stunned to find that his old enemy is alive, well, and advancing on him to fight again. How could it be? How could Sabretooth have been "reborn"? Their battle is fierce. Nearly destroyed by Sabretooth before he's rescued by a mysterious redheaded woman, Wolverine searches for answers. That search takes him back to the home where he lost his beloved mutant partner, Silver Fox, and finally to the Weapon X facility, the genetic research center in which Wolverine was tortured and brutalized. There he confronts Romulus, the ultimate villain, who threatens to deliver a crushing blow to Wolverine -- not death, but a resurrection of the memories the hero has successfully buried deep in his mind. Wolverine's attempts to destroy Sabretooth and Romulus lead to ever more violent clashes, narrow escapes, and harrowing threats. Wolverine finds his only solace in the arms of the mystery woman who reveals herself to be someone unexpected. A final battle pits the heroes against an army of villains in Romulus' control. (Spoiler alert: Though advertised as the "epic conclusion" to the Wolverine-Sabretooth rivalry, Sabretooth is broken, not bowed, and clearly will live to torment Wolverine another day.)
Is It Any Good?
The live-action Marvel superhero movies have much more to recommend them than this thin four-episode misfire. This is strictly for fans (teens, one hopes) who simply want to watch claws and blades hit and bloody their comic book marks -- or those who already are steeped in the lore of Wolverine and his relatively complicated history. Though the graphic artist Simone Bianchi has delivered textured, original, and often beautiful images, the crass writing, convoluted story with its staggering list of players, and heavy-handed violence sabotage his work. Also, the voluptuous, passionate female characters who rely on their sexuality as much as their smarts and courage are outdated and often laughable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what qualifies someone to be a "superhero." Does Wolverine, as he is portrayed in this film, fit the superhero classification? Why, or why not?
What is the purpose of the many battle sequences? What point, if any, do you think the filmmakers are trying to make?
Were you already familiar with the characters and their histories? If not, were you confused by the opening visual that said "One Year Later"? To enjoy this film, do you think it's necessary to have read or watched other Wolverine-Sabretooth tales?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: March 24, 2015
- Cast: Brian Drummond , Ron Halder , Michael Dobson
- Director: Carl Upsdell
- Studio: Marvel Entertainment
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Topics: Superheroes , Adventures , Book Characters
- Run time: 44 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: October 22, 2021
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