Director Gavid Hood translated the lore of Mr. “It’s all about me” Wolverine into an action packed movie that proves how there is great depth to the indestructible and slightly hairy hero. Being a bit ignorant of the full arc, I can not assert whether the story honored the tradition of the comic. What I do know is that the movie delivers entertainment. Loads of it.

The story pits brother against brother, mutant against mutant, mutant against government, woman against mutant. It’s a love story, but it’s more than that. It’s an action flick, but it’s more than that. It is Wolverine.

Action. Adventure. Ass-kicking. Smells like a hit summer flick.

What works:

1) Cast: Dead on, even though Liev Schreiber and Balthazar Getty ( who is not in the movie ) could also be Logan’s brother.

2) Pacing: Effective. The right mix of quiet time and elbow strikes.

3) Solid and believable back story makes this tale work.

4) Accessible: No prior knowledge of the X-Men or Wolverine is necessary.

Verdict: Theater full-price or DVD purchase.