6) Wolverine vs. X-24
As a concept, I really didn’t like X-24. The role of an unstoppable killing machine should have been filled by Sabretooth (who was almost in the film, actually), even if the history between the two was wiped away as a result of X-Men: Days of Future Past changing the timeline. We’ve never really been treated to an all-out brawl featuring the duo (who have an iconic rivalry in the comic books) and this was the perfect opportunity for that, especially after Liev Schreiber has made his interest in reprising the role clear on a number of occasions.
Complaints aside, though, and there’s no denying that the fight between Wolverine and his clone was still pretty cool. A seemingly unstoppable force, X-24 is genuinely terrifying and the way he tears into the older Logan is both horrifying to watch and a reminder of the animal the ageing hero once was. As far as fight scenes go, this absolutely ruled. It’s just a shame that Mangold didn’t turn to the comics and utilize one of Wolverine’s may powerful foes instead.
Published: Mar 3, 2017 12:12 pm