Guest Blogger: Jessica D.

Wolverine
The movie Wolverine is the third in the trilogy of the X-Men movies. Born the name James Howlett, James was born with powers that only a monster would have. Or at least that’s what James believed. James’ brother Victor however believed that they both were a higher, more powerful being than humans and that they were made to be killing machines. The two brothers end up meeting a man named William Stryker who asks the boys to join program where he would take care of the two. Joining the Army, the two brothers fought for their country killing many men in action. The brothers have powers that no human could ever survive. James has long pieces of metal that can come out of his hands like long, sharp swords. While Victor has fingernails that can extend out long like long, sharp swords too. While James quits the Army and goes for a normal human life like most he leaves behind his beloved brother Victor. James didn’t believe in acting like monsters even though he believed he was. Although Victor loved being more superior and killing people was his favorite game. James ends up getting a job, falling in love with a beautiful woman, and trying to live a normal life. However, until William Stryker enters his life again. Suddenly James’ life changes and learns more about himself than he had ever known before. Hugh Jackman plays an incredible actor in this movie as James/Wolverine/Logan, whatever name you would prefer to call him. He plays the part so well as a serious man who has this quirky humor. Danny Houston plays the role of the bad guy who is also quite amazing because just watching him in a couple scenes makes you hate his face even more as you watch the movie. James’ likes to put on a good “bad guy” show to people he doesn’t know, but deep down inside he’s a caring, sensitive man who would do anything to help anyone. After being deceived by his girlfriend, James would almost die for her in the end even. Victor is the older brother who has been through a lot of hate/pain and has a hard time sympathizing for others. Victor thinks he’s seen the real world and the only person he would want to look out for would be himself. William Stryker wants to be the most powerful man in the world and have his own army of indestructible weapons. He gathers all these mutants to experiment on them and to make them more powerful, however he doesn’t really care about them at all. One of the themes in this movie would be “Good over Evil” because in the end of the movie “Good” always wins. It is said that Wolverine is one of the best superhero movies out there. Which I would totally agree upon. The whole trilogy is just so good together that it makes you wonder what it would be like to have a superpower or what a world would be like to live in if there were superheroes out there. I definitely think this movie is worth spending my money on and watching it more than just once but over and over.