Don't listen to the critics. See the movie and make up your own mind. It's not a perfect movie but it is a nice introduction to Wolverine. I don't understand the complaints in some of the reviews, such as why was he in the Civil War. He was a mercenary. Where should he be? They could have done a little more character development, explaining Wolvie's strong sense of right and wrong and personal responsibility. But Wolvie's over 160 years old -- they're going to have to skip some stuff.