X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2009

In the frigid wilderness of northern Canada, 1845, young James Howlett (Troye Sivan) witnesses his father’s brutal murder at the hands of groundskeeper Thomas Logan (Aaron Jeffery), an abusive drunkard. The trauma of this event awakens a latent mutation within James, causing bone claws to protrude from his hands and ultimately leading to Thomas’ demise. This fateful night reveals a shocking truth: Thomas was, in fact, James’ real father. However, instead of offering comfort or support, James’ mother is horrified by her son’s newfound abilities and rejects him.

As the years pass, James (Troye Sivan) and his half-brother Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber), Thomas’ son, flee into the forest together. They spend the next century as soldiers, participating in the Civil War, both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. James’ indestructible nature allows him to survive repeated bullet wounds and cannon fire, while Victor revels in the chaos of war.

In 1973, a disturbing event unfolds when Victor attempts to assault a local village woman but is thwarted after killing an officer. James (Hugh Jackman) intervenes to defend his brother, and they are subsequently sentenced to execution by firing squad. However, their survival marks only the beginning of their troubled history.

Major William Stryker (Danny Huston) approaches them in military custody, offering membership in Team X, a group of mutants comprising Agent Zero (Daniel Henney), Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), John Wraith (Will.i.am), Fred Dukes (Kevin Durand), and Chris Bradley (Dominic Monaghan). As part of the team, they embark on a mission to attack the stronghold of a diamond trader in Lagos, Nigeria. Stryker’s true intentions become apparent as he seeks the source of Adamantium, a meteor fragment rumored to be hidden within the village.

The group’s morally ambiguous actions and disregard for human life lead James to question their motivations and ultimately leave the team. Six years later, James has reinvented himself as Logan (Hugh Jackman), living in Canada with his girlfriend Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins) and working at a timber-yard. However, his peace is disrupted when Colonel Stryker tracks him down, warning him of a series of mysterious murders targeting members of the team. The gruesome truth slowly unfolds: Victor has been responsible for these brutal killings, eliminating Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) and Chris Bradley (Dominic Monaghan) without hesitation.

As the aftermath of Victor’s brutal attack unfolds, Logan finds himself grappling with the devastating consequences of his own immortality. The ferocity of their battle is matched only by its stalemate, as neither Victor nor Logan can muster the strength to deliver a fatal blow. Victor’s diatribe reveals the true extent of his twisted motivations, as he claims that Kayla’s untimely demise was necessary for him to realize his full potential. Logan, meanwhile, emerges from the encounter with a shattered sense of self and a mangled physique.

In the aftermath of this brutal skirmish, Stryker presents Logan with an opportunity to even the score against Victor - or at least, that is what it seems on the surface. Logan submits to a radical operation, which sees his skeleton reinforced with Adamantium, a virtually indestructible metal forged from the very earth itself. As he recuperates from this procedure, Logan requests a symbolic replacement for his dog tags, inscribed with the enigmatic phrase “Wolverine” - a nod to the mythological moniker that Kayla had once shared with him.

However, Stryker’s true intentions are far more sinister than simply offering Logan a way to vanquish Victor. He plans to exploit Logan’s DNA to create an entirely new breed of super-soldier, dubbed XI. Logan, sensing the gravity of his situation, decides to take matters into his own hands and makes a daring escape from Stryker’s clutches.

As he flees, Logan is pursued by Zero, a ruthless operative with a penchant for cold-blooded efficiency. After taking temporary refuge in a rustic barn belonging to an elderly couple, Logan finds himself torn between gratitude for their kindness and the crushing reality of his own precarious existence. The arrival of Zero signals the end of this fragile respite, as the two engage in a brutal battle that ultimately culminates in Logan’s decisive victory.

With Zero defeated and his memory hazy from Stryker’s manipulation, Logan sets out to unravel the mysteries surrounding Victor’s sinister plans. His search leads him to Wraith and Dukes, who reveal the shocking truth about Stryker’s latest scheme: a global initiative to collect and manipulate mutants for his own nefarious purposes.

Logan learns that Stryker is secretly constructing an island laboratory, where he intends to conduct twisted experiments on unsuspecting victims. His quest for answers leads him to Wraith and Dukes’ trusted ally, Remy “Gambit” LeBeau, who has managed to escape from the facility and possesses knowledge of Stryker’s true intentions.

Their meeting in New Orleans is fraught with tension, as Logan’s desperation to uncover the truth collides with Gambit’s understandable skepticism. The two engage in a fierce battle, only for Victor to interrupt their fight, killing Wraith and sending Logan reeling once more.

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As Logan discovers Kayla is alive, his ire intensifies when he learns she conspired with Stryker to ensure her sister’s safety. Incensed, Logan makes a hasty exit. Victor then appears, demanding the Adamantium bonding promised for his services, but Stryker refuses, citing that Victor wouldn’t survive the procedure. Enraged, Victor attempts to slaughter Kayla, but Logan’s keen senses alert him to her cries and he returns, unleashing his fury upon Victor. The battle rages on until Logan emerges victorious, leaving Victor nearly lifeless.

Meanwhile, Stryker activates Weapon XI, a monstrous hybrid of mutants bonded to Wade Wilson’s cadaverous frame - a creation he dubs “the Deadpool”. As chaos erupts, Kayla and Logan liberate the imprisoned mutants, only to be confronted by the vengeful Deadpool. Logan holds off the mercenary while the escape party led by Scott Summers (Tim Pocock) is intercepted by Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), who offers them sanctuary at his esteemed school.

Kayla, gravely wounded, decides to remain behind as the others flee, led by Professor Xavier’s guidance. Logan, however, lures Deadpool to a precarious perch atop one of the facility’s cooling towers. Just as all hope seems lost for Logan, Victor intervenes, and a grueling battle ensues. Logan manages to behead Deadpool and send his decapitated head tumbling into the base of the tower, triggering a catastrophic chain reaction that sends the structure crumbling.

Victor departs, leaving Logan to face the consequences of his actions. As he finds Kayla’s lifeless body, Stryker delivers a fatal blow with Adamantium bullets, rendering Logan unconscious. In a desperate bid to save him, Kayla uses her persuasive powers to command Stryker to surrender, ultimately succumbing to her mortal wounds.

Gambit returns as Logan regains consciousness, but the trauma of the Adamantium bullets has triggered amnesia, erasing his memories. Gambit attempts to guide Logan towards safety, but he resists, opting to forge his own path.

In a post-credits revelation, Stryker is detained for questioning by MPs in connection with the brutal murder of General Munson, whom he slaughtered to protect his sinister experiment. As the credits roll, a chilling epilogue unfolds: Weapon XI stirs from the rubble, his severed head reanimating as it touches the rocks, silencing the screen with an ominous whisper - a testament to his unyielding resilience.