tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post7706666457849353893..comments2023-09-29T05:32:04.308-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: The Wolverine and a Bowl of Pop CultureAndrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-7769483923544845402013-08-07T12:55:45.500-07:002013-08-07T12:55:45.500-07:00James: I know. That particular aspect really sucks...James: I know. That particular aspect really sucks. It's been more than 10 years since the first X-Men movie, and the time is starting to tell.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-19734301349670194502013-08-07T06:16:07.399-07:002013-08-07T06:16:07.399-07:00Thanks for sharing, Andrew. I haven't seen it ...Thanks for sharing, Andrew. I haven't seen it yet, and part of the problem is neither one of my teenagers seems interested in seeing it. That's not a good sign, let me tell you. On the other hand, I'm the one who grew up with that character, not them - and you're right about Jackman nailing that part. That's what makes these Wolverine failures so tragic, isn't it? By the time they get his stories right, it'll be another actor. *sigh* Hopefully I'll see it this weekend.<br /><br />-Jimmy<br />http://jamesgarciajr.blogspot.com/James Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-13490007875081049132013-08-05T11:05:53.502-07:002013-08-05T11:05:53.502-07:00S.L.: I am not remembering any surprises at the mo...S.L.: I am not remembering any surprises at the moment. I think I liked it more because I went expecting more of the awful of the first one and it was so much better than that one.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-67146182233374587782013-08-05T08:57:24.119-07:002013-08-05T08:57:24.119-07:00Yeah, I kind of thought it bit. And there were som...Yeah, I kind of thought it bit. And there were some strange plot holes and unnecessary "surprises" that really didn't need to happen. Didn't hold up for me. S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-54514866644525664482013-08-04T08:40:42.154-07:002013-08-04T08:40:42.154-07:00Jo: Yeah, those are the movies. They really did ge...Jo: Yeah, those are the movies. They really did get a good cast overall.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-23946774208640052312013-08-03T11:58:22.053-07:002013-08-03T11:58:22.053-07:00I guess I am talking about the films shown on TV. ...I guess I am talking about the films shown on TV. With Patrick Stewart in too. I rarely get to a cinema. Don't see it often as hubby isn't into sci fi and I consider the TV principally as his toy, the computers being mine.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-56566768519974122812013-08-03T10:24:06.054-07:002013-08-03T10:24:06.054-07:00Jo: On TV? Do you mean in the animated shows or is...Jo: On TV? Do you mean in the animated shows or is there something I don't know about?Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-83769125620262956442013-08-03T06:52:17.264-07:002013-08-03T06:52:17.264-07:00I like what I have seen of Wolverine on TV, but do...I like what I have seen of Wolverine on TV, but don't think I will be going to the movie.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-10560539928515819462013-08-01T16:01:40.752-07:002013-08-01T16:01:40.752-07:00Rusty: heh heh
That conversation also made me glad...Rusty: heh heh<br />That conversation also made me glad I don't use chopsticks.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-8316184574331305172013-08-01T14:57:30.717-07:002013-08-01T14:57:30.717-07:00Ha! That's the best response I've heard in...Ha! That's the best response I've heard in some time. Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-72716182815381151642013-08-01T14:00:59.464-07:002013-08-01T14:00:59.464-07:00Stephen: Unfortunately, due to all of the changes ...Stephen: Unfortunately, due to all of the changes they've made in Wolverine in the last few years, those issues are completely devalued.<br /><br />Rusty: I think Mariko summed it up during the whole chopsticks thing: You're not Japanese; you can't understand.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-13472828370249778892013-08-01T07:03:40.667-07:002013-08-01T07:03:40.667-07:00I enjoyed the family stuff - the drama was emotion...I enjoyed the family stuff - the drama was emotional, understandable, enjoyable to watch. But the logic behind all those mechanizations bugged me. Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-84208027364814482262013-07-31T21:23:16.693-07:002013-07-31T21:23:16.693-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Stephen M Young IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245479972807817508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-88046879490709190252013-07-31T21:23:12.410-07:002013-07-31T21:23:12.410-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Stephen M Young IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245479972807817508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-48114598121825314332013-07-31T21:22:30.646-07:002013-07-31T21:22:30.646-07:00I still have the marvel comics presents wolverine ...I still have the marvel comics presents wolverine mini-series. Was hoping the story would follow close, so there would be a massive spike in their prices. Then I would have sold them.Stephen M Young IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245479972807817508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-47595798566114824392013-07-31T20:03:05.131-07:002013-07-31T20:03:05.131-07:00TAS: Well, it's about as close as an adaptatio...TAS: Well, it's about as close as an adaptation as the origins movie was, which is to say not much of one. Actually, Origins was probably closer to the source material than this one.<br /><br />You haven't seen any of the X-Men movies, yet? >blink< >blink<<br /><br />Jeanne: It has no plot issues. The first couple didn't have plot issues, either. At least it doesn't conflict with any of the other movies.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-55948294519080786022013-07-31T19:11:00.990-07:002013-07-31T19:11:00.990-07:00An X-Men movie without story issues? I'm in sh...An X-Men movie without story issues? I'm in shock. Although it does sound like they didn't worry too much about things making sense, which sounds EXACTLY like an X-Men movie. I'll still probably see it, though. They are fun.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-29480711639936003892013-07-31T17:07:57.607-07:002013-07-31T17:07:57.607-07:00Wolverine has been one of my favorites and I love ...Wolverine has been one of my favorites and I love the Claremont/Miller story. I was excited when I heard this would be an adaptation - disappointed that it's not really.<br /><br />I'm way behind on the movies. X-Men 1-3 sit in the cabinet, just waiting for me - perhaps before summer is through.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-13532912505974915662013-07-31T15:25:36.465-07:002013-07-31T15:25:36.465-07:00L.G.: Have you not seen any of the X-Men movies or...L.G.: Have you not seen any of the X-Men movies or just not the other Wolverine movie?Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-62919021337938880162013-07-31T15:12:42.719-07:002013-07-31T15:12:42.719-07:00I have yet to see a Wolverine movie. Which I hear ...I have yet to see a Wolverine movie. Which I hear is a shame, given all the time Hugh Jackman spends in the gym getting ready for the role. :P<br /><br />But glad to hear the story holds up. It has been a sort of disappointing summer "blockbuster" season by all accounts. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-55935002900944031582013-07-31T15:10:13.968-07:002013-07-31T15:10:13.968-07:00Jean: Well, like I said, it's not so spectacul...Jean: Well, like I said, it's not so spectacular that it needs a theater to be appreciated.<br /><br />David: Except for the height, Jackman just is Wolvie.<br /><br />Alex: In the comic, he berserkers out on a whole slew of Hand ninjas, so I'm not sure why they just had him get captured. Unless it was because they would have gotten an R rating. There's a limit to the number of people you can kill and not cross that line, so, maybe, that was it.<br /><br />I think they kidnapped the girl because it was the best way to get Logan there. It wouldn't have worked if they'd tried to just taken Logan himself. It would be a long string of escapes.<br /><br />Rusty: I thought the family/political issues were interesting. It added a layer of complexity to what was going on that made it more enjoyable.<br /><br />Crystal: I'm scared to go see Red 2. It's getting such bad reviews. But I loved the first one so much!<br /><br />Michael: No, the bone claws aren't as good. I'm not current on Wolverine, but I know back when he first had the adamantium stripped, he was constantly breaking them off and having to re-grow them. I hope they don't do that in Days.<br /><br />Briane: Healing is only one of his abilities, although it is the one that is significant. He also has heightened senses, almost to the level of Daredevil, and his sense of smell may be better than Daredevil's. There are also variable levels of strength. Originally, the idea was that he would have Spider-Man levels of strength, but I'm pretty sure they scaled that down. I'm not sure, at this point, how strong he's supposed to be. But, you know, stronger than a normal person considering how much metal he has in his body.<br /><br />If the movie is aimed at Wolverine fans, I don't think they did a very good job. If I'd gone into with the frame of mind of being a Wolverine fan and wanting to see the comic book character on screen, I would have been beyond disappointed to the level of pissed. I can only approach it as "movie Wolverine" in my mind to be able to enjoy it.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-41114907376165890422013-07-31T12:55:24.289-07:002013-07-31T12:55:24.289-07:00So now I'm confused. I don't know that muc...So now I'm confused. I don't know that much about Wolverine, admittedly -- never that big a fan -- but I thought his mutant ability was healing, which was why he was chosen as "Weapon X," and had adamantium grafted onto his bones (because he could heal from that procedure.) The claws, I thought, were part of that. But if he's got heightened senses, is that also another mutant ability?<br /><br />Anyway, the movie looks like it is aimed directly at Wolverine fans without making any effort to attract a larger audience, which is fine, as it probably keeps those fans happier. It's interesting to me to see movies made to bridge gaps in other movies, the way Iron Man 3 is used to follow up on Avengers, etc. That kind of thing happens with webcasts of popular shows, but the idea of it being done on this massive scale is impressive. Brianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-54144539271778114442013-07-31T09:10:23.253-07:002013-07-31T09:10:23.253-07:00I was wondering how he is going to get the adamant...I was wondering how he is going to get the adamantium claws back but maybe he'll just go with bone claws. I suppose they are just as good, right? I'm not an expert on Wolverine.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-81933256917557755492013-07-31T07:21:46.706-07:002013-07-31T07:21:46.706-07:00I had to skip through your spoiler bit there, but ...I had to skip through your spoiler bit there, but I'm glad hit Red 2 instead. Now there was a movie worth seeing. Whew! <br /><br />We'll still see The Wolverine, just without spending the cash. Thanks for the heads up. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-8603633003430816262013-07-31T04:37:33.411-07:002013-07-31T04:37:33.411-07:00I enjoyed it too - despite the issues. The whole t...I enjoyed it too - despite the issues. The whole thing with the family's power struggle was a convoluted mess though. Didn't care. Still enjoyed it. Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.com