The Wolverine Movie Review : Beyond The Trailer

[@DarkSupression101]

This is not an X-Men movie, this is a Wolverine movie. Of course there aren't going to be a shit ton of mutants.

[@williamguerrero5894]

This camera man is terrible.

[@starshipe]

The camera man is getting high while filming this lol

[@antdo]

Wth is going on with the camera. Keep it still.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

I can always count on Grace to say the exact opposite of what Im thinking

[@TheUncensoredGnome]

Lol when you read the comments about the camera...then you see the review...😂😂😂 can't stop laughing 😂😂😂

[@formoftherapy]

I ain't hating or being negative towards it! I'm really pumped for the film. It's why I said "I think FOX is learning its lesson". I feel like Days of Future Past is going to be the big flick for FOX's X-Men franchise where people will start taking them seriously.

[@formoftherapy]

I'm holding out that there's a bigger plan in place with time travel and shiz because while First Class was an EXCELLENT film, yes, as you said, many of the changes bothered me. Although, I don't mind the lineup change, I was REALLY bothered by the fact that Emma Frost was a 30 year old woman.

[@ranhill62]

What the hell with the camera work, were they using a drone?? 🤔

[@METRON96AF]

Grace stated she thought that his hair naturally moved into is place, but I remember, as a child, Wolverine using moose to put his hair in place in an X-men comic. He was talking to Storm during his hair styling. Please let me know if your remember the issue. Grace Randolph is one of the best supporter of comics. I don't always agree with her analyst, but I never question her heart.

[@jinmiseru]

Hello, Grace, thanks for this review. I saw the movie on Thursday night, and I gotta say, I gave up on my ideal Wolverine movie after watching that "Origins" train wreck, and so my expectations for this one were quite low. But I was surprised by the direction in this one. It's more psychological , wolvie's really haunted by what he did in X3. Jackman seemed like he was in every scene, and he really owns, but this makes the whole thing look like a TV episode rather than a movie.

[@TheTaskmaster]

Going to see it tonight. But I haven't liked any X-Men movie more than 4/5 to date. My thoughts are in agreement with Grace in the intro -- Singer & Jackman are wonderfully well-meaning but neither are ideal especially Singer. It's pretty hard to not please people after that last one too.

[@reddcube]

Great review. This movie made me so much more excited to see Days of Future Past. The first camera pan was unexpected and a nice touch, but the back and forth panning was just annoying. Stick to one pan per shoot

[@guatepower]

I had some issues with this movies, which I don't want to comment because I would spoil major parts of it, but I enjoyed it much more than Origins. Logan swore a few times, which made it feel more like the comic version of Wolverine. I also hear that there might be an unrated Blu-ray release later on with about 12 minutes of extra footage, and more blood effects added to certain scenes. I could see how that would make it more enjoyable for a comic book fan.

[@RMtzJr13]

Just got home from the movie, it was awesome. Loved every second. I'll watch it again in theaters.

[@inexfan89]

I watched it on Wednesday here in Germany. I love this film and have to dissagree with nearly everything you said. But i think the most important thing is that I had fun. You're right on the post-credits scene. The audience was (just like me) totally psyched when Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart showed up.

[@txxredtache]

Great to see both of you together - I think reviewing stuff in tandem helps tease the ideas out. Think the X-Men franchise has had its day, with Singer's return the death knell (i'm surprised he's allowed near big budget action). I don't know anybody who's excited about this movieverse any more. Looking forward to seeing you guys together again :D

[@creeryk]

Since I haven't seen this movie yet, I have nothing to say. Since everyone beat me to the hating the camera movement statements, I'm going to have to say I absolutely loved the way you pretty much cut the person speaking out of the frame. I also enjoyed the couple of times where it looked as though the camera got stuck on something then made a quick jerking movement. Well played!

[@TheWrongHands18]

There's a visual of Wolverine in the original comic of Wolverine riddled with arrows. That was a nod to that image. Also, the comic had Wolverine healing, but very slowly, he didn't get the instant healing until much later. Thus we have the plot device of him healing very slowly.

[@RandBreviews]

I wanted to see Hugh Jackman act. I felt the story was a deep drama and does more about exploring the character including focusing on the pain Logan is facing. The film does something different with the character where he has some of his powers taken away and his forced to adapt to these new changes and he doesn’t have to fight an army of mutants. Instead he fights mostly humans and samurais and I found that refreshing. Please tell the cameraman to keep the camera still next time, Grace.

[@BOGLEYKID]

I completely agree. I have heard Grace say time and again that comic book movies need to not just be seen as big budget summer films made for kids but also as respectable pieces of art in the medium. So why the hell would she complain if the actor in the lead wants to correctly act the role of his character and bring realistic acting to the genre itself?? Her reviews are always off anyway. I'm only subscribed so I don't have to search online for the new trailers when they come out.

[@MonolithEnigma]

Grace, This is NOT an X-Men film! And it shouldn't be. You are wrong to expect it to be. It is about Logan battling his inner suffering and trying to find something to live for (Mariko) This film was Very refreshing! It deserves an 8.5 at least!

[@rorschach281]

I loved the fight choreography, mainly because it wasn't filled with special effects and the fights felt real and weren't too over the top (with the exception of the bullet train scene). I loved The Wolverine, i loved it in a way that I didn't expect though, in that it wasn't a huge spectacle superhero film.

[@HondaSushi]

Wow Grace! Your review was spot on with my thoughts. I too gave it a 7 and I thought it did lack what the end credits scene showed us. I was so excited when I saw magneto and professor x.

[@V78thgz]

Grace are gonna review 47 Ronin trailer ?

[@intellix]

One disappointment I had was that Logan didn't have some sort of samurai training montage, when he loses his healing ability, I was expecting to "learn how to fight properly" to make up for it, then get his power back in the finale.

[@ranhill62]

15:47 LOGAN BABY! But I guess that could be considered a team film since Xavier, Caliban, and X-23 were in it. But Logan was the focus.

[@theheat151]

They're releasing on Unrated version when it comes to DVD/Blu-Ray.

[@TravellinMatt77]

Regarding why the Mariko-Wolverine love story is in there, I have two possible reasons. The first is that it was in the 1982 miniseries storyline. The second is that I imagine this love story is meant to help Wolverine heal after losing Jean Grey. I got the impression that although Wolvie is still not over Jean, his relationship with Mariko has shown him that he doesn't have to keep pining only for her--he can move on.

[@formoftherapy]

lol I mean it's the only aspect I love about the movie. That and Ryan Reynolds. But to date, I've yet to see The Wolverine, X-Men First Class has been my favorite and only film I've liked in the franchise.

[@nixpopd]

I really was into the love story... I thought it played out really well and I was completely into Mariko!! Only thing I didn't like was silver samurai being huge.

[@razgharbi6689]

IS THE CAMERAMAN FAINTING?! the first time the camera panned I was like ooo snazzy! and then I was ooooo no... stop... I get it! you can stop now.. No seriously please stop I feel sick!...PLEASE STOP!!!!! Motion sickness aside, great review as always, Grace!

[@edgurrr]

I agree. Nowhere did this movie lead you to believe it would be an epic mutant showdown. Granted the ninja sequence at the end was a bit of a letdown, but the progression of Jackman's character was the best of all the x-men movies. And the whole bit with Mariko is getting slammed by Grace? Maybe it wasn't done to perfection, but she was huge role in this movie. Did we forget how much Logan suffered Jean's death? Did we forget Logan found a reason to live again without Jean haunting him? C'mon...

[@JEC2702]

Two of my favourite KZbin shows have merged. TOO. MUCH. HAPPINESS. TO. CONTAIN!!! Love both you guys' shows

[@METRON96AF]

Give Grace a break, she speaks from the heart. I don't agree with her most of the time, but I never question her sincerity, good work Grace.

[@PennyMakesStuff]

I would love to hear a discussion of how the box office on this film played out, essentially, American Bomb, and a World hit, effectivly making the American Box office redundant. That has got to effect movies going forward. I've heard that Dick Tracy actully played like this, a big hit overseas, and kind of convinced studios that there was a lot more money in the foreign market than they had imagined. Don't know if that's true, but it gives you pause.

[@theheat151]

In the comic storyline, Logan has a relationship with Mariko. So, yea, the romance was necessary and it was done very well unlike Clark and Lois in MOS.

[@MackCentral]

I liked The Wolverine! But I agree it got really slow in the middle but the beginning and end were great!! Plus Hugh Jackman is one Beautiful man!! hahaha

[@frederickparks7212]

Great Review. I personally thought that The Wolverine was only an ok movie. No matter what Fox has done, it's never felt like the Wolverine that I know and grew up loving (and all my friends concur). I also felt that the trailer gave too much away and would have loved to see either: a better twist, better plot, more dynamic cinematography/FX or just better setting shots. I enjoyed the mid-credit scene, but still not a fan of Singer's XMEN (C+). Thanks for the review :)

[@ajer14]

The movie didn't feel like a huge summer block buster but still putting aside the lack of stunning visuals and change fight scenes, the story was well told and every fight scene and lines of dialogue between the characters felt like they were evolving the story in someway. The ending was a bit cliched but for the most part it was really well done. I would give it a 8.5 /10.

[@BeyondTheTrailer]

The LA office is fancy! :) - Grace

[@pacmanfantastic]

She wasn't really "hating" at all, she was giving the film criticisms. She didn't say it was terrible, she just said it wasn't the best. Just sayin'. =)

[@intellix]

I want Wolverine in X-Force, he could easily be the leader of X-Force, you could give him elements of Cable (since ultimate Cable is wolverine from the Future) it could be great.

[@Asome132]

Grace, can you please give your thoughts about the the Catching Fire Theatrical Trailer?

[@jamleds2919]

I like your honesty Grace, it's just hard for people to handle the fact that a lot of movies SUCK!

[@inexfan89]

Hey Grace, what are your thoughts about Wolverine and other X-Men not wearing their costume from the comics? Many people complain about it, especially when they're talking about Wolverine. I think it would not work with the caracters from the movies. Cris

[@BoyNamedSue4]

I get wanting to do something different, but in the future can you hold the camera still?

[@KraynNaeGee]

I agree with you 10000000000000000000000000% Good to see someone who shares my view on the X-Men movies. They completely destroyed the character of Cyclops and made Storm seem like a weakling who is only good as weather cleaning lady.

[@Spikez-rp5jn]

Grace what was your thought on the Jean Gray Cameo and I love the "X-men Days of Future Past" sneek peak I actualy started clapping in theaters and my friend didn't under stand how the professor was still alive

[@melodramatic7904]

You know Grace, I noticed that we note the same things in movies but a lot of times have different reactions. Like, I noticed that there were not a lot of special effect in the fight scenes, but I think that was a good thing as Japan is like that quote in the movie "One foot in the past and one foot in the future." (tokyo excluded). I noticed that there were not a lot of mutants, but that allowed me to get emotionally attached to each one. Overall, I think the movie was excellent.

[@Gagelocked]

For me, I loved it then doubted it 15 minutes in, then it picked up and I loved it until the last 5 minutes, but the after credits scene made it so worth it. I wish it had more Yakuza though

[@introgauge]

hmmm, have to admit. I liked the movie, I liked the non action parts and some of the action parts. but, I feel as though this story didn't need the big effects portions of the movie. To be honest, they felt out of place in that real world setting they were going for. It made wolverine's character mysterious. which was actually what made me like it the most.

[@kolaxanthe]

I only watched it just to keep up with the franchise, and have to say loved it. I felt the more personal take in direction was a very welcome relief to usual action packed adventures. In fact I probably could have gone with fewer action scenes (especially tone down the final fight). And although there were only what two main [SFX] mutants in the whole film, I don't think it needed anymore. It was a great side story to the whole good mutants vs bad mutants vs humans war storyline of X-men.

[@MissBlossom02]

X-men First Class: people bitchin there's no Wolverine. The Wolverine: people bitchin' there are no mutants.

[@pnfaraon]

I gotta say that Yukio is by far my favorite character in the movie never have I loved a supporting character in a comic book movie since Agent Coulson and I hope they expand her and we see more of her

[@Martin_Tyto]

Yay, long review! I'm more excited for the story lines that can follow after this movie, especially with characters like Storm. And yeah the visuals were lacking so much considering where they were and the geography they could have used but lacked in this movie.

[@Mishomish0]

Why are they moving the camera around???

[@IronBuddha80]

I'm happy to see some positive reviews on The Wolverine. There's already more positive reviews then the first one. I'm actually thinking about going to see it. But I have a gut feeling it doesn't matter how good it is, it might not be a blockbuster movie.I think after how horrible the first one was, many people won't give this one a chance.

[@ACap34]

Also, nitpicking: the claws were NOT special/different (like they said they would be) and why did his hands heal after the claws retract, and nothing else would heal?!?

[@3rDOZEN]

whats with the moving camera on an interview segment?

[@formoftherapy]

^THIS. It's why I never liked any of the original trilogy. They came off "cheap". Hell, the only reason I LOVE X-Men Origins is because Gambit is in it.. But I think FOX is learning its lesson. With the next film, X-Men Days of Future Past, they're combining the shitty original with the new awesome First Class to apparently "fix their mistakes" from the original films And with films like X-Force being confirmed with Domino and Cable, I can only hope we finally get a live appearance of Psylocke

[@0kelham0]

I agree with the not enough mutant thing (hopefully days of future past will change that!) I agree with the love story, sort of unnecessary but I did like the fact that logan is moving on from

[@TorusMorganite]

Grace, can you review the new Catching Fire trailer? Thanks for the awesome reviews/news!

[@JEC2702]

I did enjoy The Woverine. Im not saying its perfect but it had enough going for it to make it good. But I must admit the third act kind of loses momentum. Love the post credits scene though!

[@m0mgf]

If he was unable to heal, why did his hands heal when his claws were retracted after fighting?

[@samuelvictoria436]

THIS VIDEO JUST COMFIRMED ME , THATS IT WAS OK, WHEN I DECIDED NOT TO SEE "BEYOND THE TRAILER" VIDEOS

[@MrFiringMyLazer]

My problem with the film was the fact that there were little to no extra special mutants which is what i liked about the entire saga

[@billyiswaiting]

Current btt fan watching from the future, and this video is so unintentionally funny. All of the comments are already talking about it, but it is SO much funnier to actually see it happen and watch them trying to follow the camera 😭😭

[@FARISH20]

I agree more to Grace! Exactly what i feel about the movie...

[@link1stheman]

I honestly loved this movie, great plot (for the better half of the film). Great performances throughout. The only thing I didn't like was the tacked on fights at the end, which were not very exciting (especially compared to earlier fight scenes) but also it seemed to confuse what was up until then a fairly cohesive plot. So yeah I loved it but the last 20-30 minutes really seemed out of place.

[@GageStephens]

I think the 'love' scenes were designed as a form of growth for wolverine as it showcases his ability to move on from Jean Grey and be able to form an attachment to someone else.

[@meeknotweak3]

Enjoyed what you both had to say but the camera panning back and forth thing was pretty annoying. Just a fixed camera in one place like when you do your Between The Pages with that other guy on Think About The Ink would've worked fine.

[@jlroberts328]

The fact that she is finally bashing a Marvel movie on certain details. I give her a little more respect.

[@TheHowdyBeansPodcast]

what do you think of the new doctor who

[@bluerose1910]

Why is the camera trying to run away at 8:34?

[@hugo21539]

I just watched the movie today , and it definitely left me wanting more X men !!!!

[@lukaszepesi]

I really like Hugh Jackman as the Wolverine, and I think they could make a ton of movies just with Wolverine but the quality has to be there. The story has to be good there needs to be action scenes that rock, and a supporting cast that doesn't suck. I haven't seen the movie yet but from what I've heard here it wasn't great.

[@theheat151]

And you betcha that I will get the unrated version, just you will get the Super Duper Special Edition of MOS that will come with a statue, pop up book, and a coloring poster.

[@m0mgf]

Grace, I would hate to hear the review if you didn't like the film. I will agree with you though, Yukio was the best character in this film. I do hope that she will appear in more films.

[@KyllshotMedia]

what going on with the camera from 8:27 to 8:40 ?

[@Avrixhatter]

Agreed. This was not a wolverine film. This was a film that Hugh Jackman just happened to have been in

[@1supakidvibe]

Loving the quality of this video Grace, Keep up the great work =)

[@Tiny_Dinosaur]

what is up with the camera angle?

[@marcwa74]

Wow!! Spot on with the Mel Gibson in the first Lethal Weapon reference Grace!! Great review!!

[@theheat151]

(cont) The fact of the matter is this: EVERYONE judges. I judge people, you judge people, people judge us.

[@victorltarver6404]

I'm very glad they told a story instead of a mindless Hollywood movie. I grew up with wolvie and this is the first time I saw anything resembling him.

[@Rileyistired96]

Great review once again, but i found the camera movements to be too distracting. The review was like the first Hunger Games film where the content was great, but it seemed like the camera man was drunk. Speaking of The Hunger Games, you should review the new Catching Fire trailer! Please!

[@CautiouslyRealistic]

The end credits scene was worth the ticket price

[@dalmoe]

She said she hated Wolverine Origins but everything she said she'd change in The Wolverine would make it more like Origins.

[@TyroneBennett1985]

I was ready for him to act.. it was what made me excited about it. I'm so tired of these blockbusters feeding me special effects to make up for sub par script and character development. I love that the women were represented well and equally to the men.. I do think the addition of Viper was unnecessary and I noticed she said "I'm a viper" not The Viper. The only other major issue I had was the addition of Jean, it was one scene too much or something I think that it detracted from the main story

[@alphacause]

It seemed like the cameraman thought this was an episode of BattleStar Galactica

[@TheKennethRyanShow]

The Wolverine was great! I enjoyed the Xmen Days of Future Past scene after the credits.

[@xKingLDx]

I enjoyed the movie a lot..but its safe to say the scene during the middle of the credits was the most exciting part *no spoilers

[@DonBarracuda117]

They've already confirmed an unrated cut will be released on bluray :)

[@mrtdg]

Wolverine and Mariko almost get married in the comics. I think they did a good job in showing how they fell in love. The movie did a good job in bring some of the comic history into the movie. I think what you wanted was a story of Wolverine in Madipoor, doing more fighting with The Hand. I thought it was a good movie, a 8 out of 10. Would got a 9 if there was a Stan Lee cameo.

[@MarciusWhithood]

Movie was okay. Just saw it last night. I'd give it a 7/10 as well.

[@ChristofMitchell]

While I didn't find Avengers childish, I agree with you that this movie did not suck. I find it well written, acted, produced, etc.

[@ChuckVid1]

I agree I too gave it a 7/10. I thought it was missing something

[@TheWrongHands18]

Viper is a new character. Mariko was the love interest in the comic. Shingen was the main villain in the comic. If they had stuck to the comic they would've had all the ninja battles they could've hoped for, no other mutants, no silver samurai and a compelling story.

[@TyroneBennett1985]

Grace, The reason people don't like the X-Movies is because the special effects outweigh the character development and story. It's always new flash characters instead of focusing on who they already have. I think you're a little too into special effects, while they're cool and help to create a cool story they shouldn't overpower or cover up sub par story telling.