‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Was an Underrated Masterpiece That Deserved Better

In honor of Deadpool 2 being less than two months away, it’s time to take a look at the film that brought Deadpool to the forefront of the public eye. Back when superhero movies weren’t necessarily the norm. We *Samurai Jack voice* “Gotta go back. Back to the past.” This film explored the origins of one of the most beloved comic book characters of all time. According to IGN, this dude is the fourth greatest superhero of all time, and we all know IGN is always right. Just look at their review of Pokemon Omega Ruby and Sapphire. “Too much water” is right. They couldn’t have had a more accurate evaluation. Who put water in MY Pokemon game? Let’s not get sidetracked here Wolverine is that dude, and he’s always been THAT dude since day one. Down since Day-1 Ish. Other movies have tried to portray superheroes and their stories accurately, but they’ve all failed. All but one: X-Men Origins Wolverine. What makes this movie not only the best film ever to portray Deadpool, but also maybe the best superhero movie? Let’s find out.

Superhero movies have always been hit or miss. Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Thor: Ragnarok. These movies don’t hold a candle to Shakespearean-esque classics like The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, The 2015 Fantastic Four Movie, Green Lantern, and Catwoman. These movies not only honored the source material but were also incredibly entertaining and beloved by both comic book readers and first-timers by shifti…