Whoa, what's with the reviews for Wolverine?

I haven't seen Wolverine yet (and probably won't until next week) but I've noticed that the critics have given it harsh reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 2 stars out of 4 from Roger Ebert, C- from Dave White on Movies.com, who loves action flicks and almost always praises them with at least a B+).

Just so you know I've been anticipating and hyping this for over half a year now, and it all comes down to this: surprisingly lame reviews from critics, and even worse, a pirated version of the movie (full length and perfect quality) leaked online, which is unbelievable. I'm still going to see it, that's for sure, but it's still disappointing and rather depressing for me to see such tragedies happen to a movie I care about.

Anyone else wish to share their thoughts on the subject, including whether they're still going to see it or not?

I haven't seen X-Men Origins: Wolverine yet (and probably won't until next week) but I've noticed that the critics have given it harsh reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 2 stars out of 4 from Roger Ebert, C- from Dave White on Movies.com, who loves action flicks and almost always praises them with at least a B+).

Just so you know I've been anticipating and hyping this for over half a year now, and it all comes down to this: surprisingly lame reviews from critics. I'm still going to see it, that's for sure, but it's still disappointing and rather depressing for me to see.

Anyone else wish to share their thoughts on the subject, including whether they're still going to see it or not?

It always looked like crap, and after the other X-Men movies I can't say I'm surprised at all. Had the reviews been good I might have rented it on a boring day, but now I know I won't have to. :lol:

Movie looks like trash. No idea why anyone would want to see it unless they were hxc X-Men fans.

Ignore reviews, Wolverine is infact much better then the X Men Trilogy.

It always looked like crap, and after the other X-Men movies I can't say I'm surprised at all. Had the reviews been good I might have rented it on a boring day, but now I know I won't have to. :lol:

-_Rain_-

Yeah well I'm a fanboy, so it's different for me.

I was actually hyped about the new 007 movie, until I heard all the bad feeback. :\ I didn't even go see it after all.

boo hoo X-Men nerds. A silly spin off didn't work out. Life goes on.

I'm not surprised at all. I've always thought it looked awful. Perhaps it's because I don't like Wolverine, but it just looks really lame.

Shoot-first = It got great reviews, and it was awesome. :|

It looks like crap, but I still want to see it cause it has Gambit. To me, him alone is worth paying $12 bucks.

I think I've found the answer to your question: if a critic thinks a movie is bad, he'll give it a bad review. Now, I know this sounds crazy, and it will undoubtedly be a controversial hypothesis, but I really think I'm onto something here.

I never listen to film critics, most of them only enjoy films made before 1950 anyway.

I never listen to film critics, most of them only enjoy films made before 1950 anyway.

-Absinthe-

You know the music snobs on OT? that's what a film crtitic is. They are the gods that keep puffing on and on about metal while we jump around saying Linkin Park is kewl.

[QUOTE="-Absinthe-"]

I never listen to film critics, most of them only enjoy films made before 1950 anyway.

Nifty_Shark

You know the music snobs on OT? that's what a film crtitic is. They are the gods that keep puffing on and on about metal while we jump around saying Linkin Park is kewl.

Lol, I know, I have this problem. Unless it's considered tr00, you can't be considered as an equal or whatever. I have this problem with my two favourite bands.

[QUOTE="-Absinthe-"]

I never listen to film critics, most of them only enjoy films made before 1950 anyway.

You know the music snobs on OT? that's what a film crtitic is. They are the gods that keep puffing on and on about metal while we jump around saying Linkin Park is kewl.

[QUOTE="Nifty_Shark"]

[QUOTE="-Absinthe-"]

I never listen to film critics, most of them only enjoy films made before 1950 anyway.

Paladin_King

You know the music snobs on OT? that's what a film crtitic is. They are the gods that keep puffing on and on about metal while we jump around saying Linkin Park is kewl.

Just analogy friend. I have not heard the newest album either.

you guys need to stop being sheep and make your own opinions. critics are horrible judges of movies. hell just look at the movies that win all the acadamy awards.crazboy84

Star Trek has beaten it big time lol. When your film hasn't been released yet but is still beaten on tickets by a film out a week later you must have messed up that film big time.lucky326

Isn't Star Trek like the ultimate nerd fantasy though? They are mighty hardcore.

[QUOTE="lucky326"]Star Trek has beaten it big time lol. When your film hasn't been released yet but is still beaten on tickets by a film out a week later you must have messed up that film big time.Nifty_Shark

Isn't Star Trek like the ultimate nerd fantasy though? They are mighty hardcore.

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[QUOTE="lucky326"]Star Trek has beaten it big time lol. When your film hasn't been released yet but is still beaten on tickets by a film out a week later you must have messed up that film big time.lucky326

Isn't Star Trek like the ultimate nerd fantasy though? They are mighty hardcore.

None of the X-Men movies have ever been good, so you shouldn't be surprised.

I have seen it and it was a good film the story was a bit under developed (especially right at the verybeggining) but the action was slick and it had plenty of different mutants fans will enjoy seeing. Not the greatest film but better than Last Stand was and we got to see Wolverine happy for a while which was nice.

I've heard that there's a lot of talking, the action doesn't really start until halfway into the movie, and there's hardly any explosions. Which is a problem when you're trying to make a movie based off of comic book like X-Men.

You want a good story and entertaining event? Read the comics.

Like any comic reader or follower knows, the script for these films suck hardcore because they only include basic elements and names to get people to watch it, while hardly keeping any of the facts. Which is lame, because thats how the comics got popular in the first place.

And I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but the ending alone warrants a big fat "STUPID". Much like the whole film actually.

I'm a big fan of the comics and the X-Men in particular, and after seeing the movie I have to say that the negative press is really just hype. The movie was actually really good, while not on par with say The Dark Knight, it's as least as good as say Iron Man, and X2 and certainly does things better then The Last Stand. They did change things from the comics, but for the most part it stays true to the spirit of comics stories. I think that changes when adapting from one form of media to another are always going to happen. As for the negative press I think primarily it's coming from professional Movie critics whom, in my opinion anyway, have always had a thing against comic based movies. Furthermore as a movie Critic your expected to be critical, as a result almost all critics are highly conservative when it comes to giving a movie a good review. If you recommend a movie as being four stars and many of the people who go to see it feel it's not as good your going to loose your audience, however if you slam a movie people are less likely to go see it and will never realize that you were wrong. Those who do go to see it obviously didn't hold your opinion in high regard anyway so there you have it.

In the end I would recommend you see the movie before passing judgement, but don't just say it sucks because that's what all the critics are saying.

Just go watch it and have fun just like I did, the movie is amazing and I love it.

I'm a big fan of the comics and the X-Men in particular, and after seeing the movie I have to say that the negative press is really just hype. The movie was actually really good, while not on par with say The Dark Knight, it's as least as good as say Iron Man, and X2 and certainly does things better then The Last Stand. They did change things from the comics, but for the most part it stays true to the spirit of comics stories. I think that changes when adapting from one form of media to another are always going to happen. As for the negative press I think primarily it's coming from professional Movie critics whom, in my opinion anyway, have always had a thing against comic based movies. Furthermore as a movie Critic your expected to be critical, as a result almost all critics are highly conservative when it comes to giving a movie a good review. If you recommend a movie as being four stars and many of the people who go to see it feel it's not as good your going to loose your audience, however if you slam a movie people are less likely to go see it and will never realize that you were wrong. Those who do go to see it obviously didn't hold your opinion in high regard anyway so there you have it.

In the end I would recommend you see the movie before passing judgement, but don't just say it sucks because that's what all the critics are saying.

I'm a big fan of the comics and the X-Men in particular, and after seeing the movie I have to say that the negative press is really just hype. The movie was actually really good, while not on par with say The Dark Knight, it's as least as good as say Iron Man, and X2 and certainly does things better then The Last Stand. They did change things from the comics, but for the most part it stays true to the spirit of comics stories. I think that changes when adapting from one form of media to another are always going to happen. As for the negative press I think primarily it's coming from professional Movie critics whom, in my opinion anyway, have always had a thing against comic based movies. Furthermore as a movie Critic your expected to be critical, as a result almost all critics are highly conservative when it comes to giving a movie a good review. If you recommend a movie as being four stars and many of the people who go to see it feel it's not as good your going to loose your audience, however if you slam a movie people are less likely to go see it and will never realize that you were wrong. Those who do go to see it obviously didn't hold your opinion in high regard anyway so there you have it.

In the end I would recommend you see the movie before passing judgement, but don't just say it sucks because that's what all the critics are saying.

I'm a big fan of the comics and the X-Men in particular, and after seeing the movie I have to say that the negative press is really just hype. The movie was actually really good, while not on par with say The Dark Knight, it's as least as good as say Iron Man, and X2 and certainly does things better then The Last Stand. They did change things from the comics, but for the most part it stays true to the spirit of comics stories. I think that changes when adapting from one form of media to another are always going to happen. As for the negative press I think primarily it's coming from professional Movie critics whom, in my opinion anyway, have always had a thing against comic based movies. Furthermore as a movie Critic your expected to be critical, as a result almost all critics are highly conservative when it comes to giving a movie a good review. If you recommend a movie as being four stars and many of the people who go to see it feel it's not as good your going to loose your audience, however if you slam a movie people are less likely to go see it and will never realize that you were wrong. Those who do go to see it obviously didn't hold your opinion in high regard anyway so there you have it.

In the end I would recommend you see the movie before passing judgement, but don't just say it sucks because that's what all the critics are saying.

because it is a pretty lame movie

IMO none of the Xmen movies will ever top the cartoon series

Sabertooth looks lie a human thats so dumb

Gambit does not even have is trademark Bodysuit on LOL its so lame

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"] What errors? mattykovax

I think you should watch the movie before you judge it from a trailer thats all I can tell you because I don't want to spoil anything for you for the sake of explanation, the movie is great and I think you won't be disappointed.

[QUOTE="mattykovax"][QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"] What errors? HAZE-Unit

I think you should watch the movie before you judge it from a trailer thats all I can tell you because I don't want to spoil anything for you for the sake of explanation, the movie is great and I think you won't be disappointed.

Ignore reviews, Wolverine is infact much better then the X Men Trilogy.

Disturbed123

This. It exceeded my expectations when i watched it. It was actually pretty good.