X-Men Origins: Wolverine

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Who's in it: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Ryan Renolds

What's it about: As children, Logan(Jackman) and Victor(Schreiber) found out that they had powers that normal human beings didn't have. Logan had bone claws and Victor had animal like finger nails, teeth, and other instintive abilities. They joined the army and fought in many wars because of their near indestructability. They are round up by William Stryker(Huston). They, along with other mutants, are chosen to obey Stryker and his demands. When things go too far, Logan quits. After his new life is ruined, Stryker gives him adamantium claws. He is then put up against his biggest match yet... Deadpool(Renolds).

What I Think: I was looking so forward to this movie, but was slightly disappointed for several reasons. The claws looked completely fake during certain points in the movie. I was very sad and nearly cried when I saw the fakeness. I also wasn't happy that it was longer! There is so much behind the character of Wolverine that it should've been a friggin' Harry Potter movie! Anyways, I loved the acting and the action scenes. I loved Ryan Renolds in this! Not only was he hilarious, he was awesome! I was very entertained towards the end when Logan ran from Stryker's island. He was naked and it was funny!

X-Men I

X-Men I

Who's in it: Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, James Marsden

What's it about: Logan(Jackman) has been a loner since his operation. He has indestructable claws that retract into his arm and he uses them to his advantage all of the time. He is nicknames Wolverine. When he meets Rogue(Paquin), they travel to Professor Charles Xavier's(Stewart) school for gifted youngsters. When Storm(Berry) discovers that Rogue has the power to "borrow" another mutants powers for a short period of time, Magneto(McKellen) becomes interested in her. It's up to Wolvering, Storm, Dr. Jean Grey(Janssen), and Cyclops(Marsden) to keep Rogue safe and out of Magneto's dangerous grip.

What I Think: I've always been amazed with the X-Men. I used to watch the cartoon as a child and always wished that I too could be powerful like them. I'm glad to see some of the acting in this really portrays the characters from the comic and the cartoon. I wonder if they all had to watch hours upon hours of the cartoon and read the comics for months! I was specifically impressed with Jackman. He's Australian but you can barely tell when he plays as Wolverine. He gets the anger down and he can really make the right facial expressions. The humor was kind of hard to pick up but I got most of it! I loved Stewart and Berry. I thought that they were able to really dig into their characters personality and bring it to life. I was, however, disappointed with the way Paquin did Rogue. It was probably the script writers fault, but I found her character way out of wack.

Australia

Australia

Who's in it: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Bryan Brown, David Gulpilil, Brandon Walters, David Wenham

What's it about: The death of her wealthy husband sends Lady Sarah Ashley(Kidman) to the down under. In Australia, she meets the Drover(Jackman) who leads her to Far Away Downs, their cattle droving business headquarters. There she meets Fletcher(Wenham), who abuses the Aboriginal women who live on the estate. Nullah(Walters) and his grandfather King George(Gulpilil) lead Lady Ashley and the Drover through the Never Ever Land to deliver the cattle before their rival King Carney(Brown). In a time when equality is out of the question and acceptance is hard to find, the Far Away Downs family is sent on a grueling journey to become the head cattle drovers in Australia.

What I Think: I have to say that I loved Kidman and Jackman in this movie. Everything about them was perfect. Kidman looked as if she were never in make-up. She's absolutely gorgeous even without it. Jackman, People's most recent Sexiest Man Alive was stunning. There were so many scenes where I just about died they were so romantic. The story was very inticing and I loved every thing that was thrown into it. The movie was very long but it was worth every second that passed. Walters did one of the best acting jobs I've ever seen a child perform. It was hard to take your eyes off such a cute little guy.