The Wolverine (2013)The Wolverine is the sixth film in the X-Men franchise, released in 2013 and directed by James Mangold — the filmmaker who would later helm the acclaimed Logan (2017). Hugh Jackman returns as Logan, summoned to Japan by a dying billionaire whose life he saved decades earlier during the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. What begins as a farewell visit becomes a fight for survival as Logan finds himself stripped of his healing factor and hunted by yakuza, samurai and mutant enemies. Mangold brings a more grounded, character-driven approach to the material than previous X-Men entries, drawing on the classic Frank Miller and Chris Claremont Wolverine comic run for its Japanese setting and themes of honour, mortality and identity. A significant step up from X-Men Origins: Wolverine and essential viewing for fans of the character.Highlights Hugh Jackman's performance — One of his finest turns as Logan; Mangold gives him room to play the character's weariness and isolation, and Jackman responds with a more nuanced, emotionally rich portrayal than the franchise had previously allowed. The bullet train sequence — A brilliantly inventive action set piece; Logan fighting on the roof of a shinkansen travelling at 300mph is one of the most memorable moments in the entire X-Men series. The Japan setting — Mangold and cinematographer Ross Emery make excellent use of the locations; the contrast between ancient and modern Japan gives the film a distinctive visual identity. The loss of the healing factor — A smart narrative device that raises genuine stakes; seeing Logan vulnerable and mortal for the first time gives the action sequences real tension. The post-credits scene — A pivotal X-Men franchise moment featuring the return of two major characters; essential viewing for fans following the full series arc. Disc Details Title: The Wolverine Year: 2013 Director: James Mangold Cast: Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Janssen Studio: 20th Century Fox Certificate: 12A Region: Region B (UK) Format: Blu-ray Runtime: 126 minutes Genre: Action / Superhero / Science Fiction Barcode: 5039036063470 ConditionCondition: VG/VG — see our Condition Grading Guide.Browse our full range of Blu-ray titles. You might also enjoy our Compact Discs or Vinyl Records.
