Just like the deal Sony has with "Spider-Man", Fox has to release a new "X-Men" film every couple of years in order to retain the film rights to the Marvel brand. Inevitably, that arrangement leads to films like "The Wolverine." This is a bland spin-off story in the "X-Men" universe that is serviceable enough as a self-contained story, but ultimately doesn't accomplish much in terms of character development for Wolverine or the overall mutant mythos. Hugh Jackman is good in the iconic role that has defined his career, he just doesn't have a lot of interesting things to do. Like Marvel's "Iron Man," this character and series need an injection of freshness that this film can't provide.
Bryce **
Chase **1/2
BANGERANG SCORE: **
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