# X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

> A revenge-driven mutant origin story follows Logan from centuries of violence into a clash with his brother and the military program that weaponized him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1428

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Gavin Hood
- Cast: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Kevin Durand, Dominic Monaghan, Taylor Kitsch, Daniel Henney
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458525/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, brooding, heightened, superhero marathon, action movie night

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- [Hulk (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/1299)
- [Deadpool 2 (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/248357)
- [Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/248314)
- [Pathfinder (2007)](https://ember.film/movie/995)

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