After the flop that was X-Men 3, Wolverine is definitely a step up. This movie had it all: action, stunning cinematography, eye-candy, fan girl service, first class actors, and breathtaking fighting scenes. I'd say Wolverine opened up the summer blockbuster scene with a bang. Of course there are many who say that the ending wasn't good or there wasn't a complete conclusion...but you have to keep in mind this is the beginning (hence X-Men ORIGINS). You can't conclude a story that hasn't been completed yet. Waiting until midnight to watch it and avoiding the spoilers/leaks was most def worth the wait.