Christianity Today: Despite clunky dialogue, repetitive action, and clichéd plot points, Wolverine isn't unwatchable, but at best, it's merely serviceable summer blockbuster eye candy. I want to love it more because of its brawn, but it lacks the brain and heart of better comic book movies (like 2008's Iron Man and The Dark Knight). Sorry to say it, but Wolverine's once sharp claws are wearing dull in this one.
Is Logan/Wolverine justified in his quest for revenge/justice? Why or why not? Do you agree with him that he didn't have a choice? Is Travis Hudson (the old farmer) correct in saying that a man who seeks blood will only find blood?
Wolverine probably considers half of his blood, perhaps symbolizing his long savage life, to be corrupted especially after Weapon X enlistment, and will gladly walk through flames if it means any suppression or resemblance of relief.
Logan's healing power allows him to age more slowly and live longer. Do you think this is a blessing or a curse?
Like Gandalf says, everybody questions why they're still around but you still have to decide what to do with the time you have left.
Logan and Victor have similar powers, but use them quite differently. What does this say about how we choose to use our own gifts/talents? What defines how we use or misuse what has been given to us?
Logan and Creed had similar origins, Logan experienced the best care from humanity due to his childhood illness and Sabertooth experiencing the worst having been beaten by their father because his feral mutant traits were shown at an early age. The message there implies that your upbringing defines your attitude which is probably true if of course you dismiss the Cain and Able allegory which has the opposite message of personal responsibility.
One character tells Logan that he's not an animal. Another says he needs to embrace the beast within. Which one is correct? Or are they both right? Can we relate to Logan's battle with his true nature? Is there similar conflict within our souls?
Wolverine would probably be best off if he sworn off using his claws altogether while continuing to use his involuntary talents in service to humanity as a X-Man.
