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When this movie was released in 2010 it was a box office and critical disaster and I've been waiting for the best 12 years for it to get the recognition it deserves. Judging by the rating here that day is still to come. The Wolfman is what you might call a remake of a classic and it fills the role in the best way. Retaining the orginal core structure but adding something on top of it: here mainly the visual and special effects. The werewolf is a convincingly dangerous beast here and gives you the closest feeling of what an actual one would be like of any film. Though it takes the gore a step too far and wraps all the way around past shocking to almost comical.

While the atmosphere of the film is right, the pacing might be a bit off. The movie wastes no time and leaps to plot points with one tight scene to the next which means it isn't boring. However, this action movie pace is a little too rapid for a horror movie and could have shown down at parts.

With a strong cast, an atmospheric style, a good creature The Wolfman is about all you can ask a horror movie to be. And its completely undeserving of the rating it has here-ignore it.

One of the most heavily criticized types of films is the remake. The most common criticism is that there is no reason to remake something that already exists and can still be accessed. While this is heavily lobbied at the live-action Disney films of today, the complaint has been around for a long time. And while I imagine that fans of the original Wolfman film from the classic horror films look down on this movie, I have to say that it delivers a satisfying package.

One thing to note about the remake is the inclusion of more bloody kills. While I haven't seen the original Wolfman, I imagine that the film practices of the day had tame kills in the same vein as Frankenstein and Dracula. But here, and especially in the unrated cut which I watched, the mostly practical effects make for some great gore, even if most of it is caused by simple slashes to the body and neck. There are some noticeable moments of CGI blood spurts and transformation sequences, but that doesn't stop the rest of the action from being pretty good.

The cast also does a great job, which is to be expected from so many big names: Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving all give great performances, as well as the more minor characters. In addtion, the set designs and costumes are amazing as well. The manor in particular has a great, creepy design.

One thing I did find very lacking is the character of Gwen. While Blunt is an amazing actress and her performance is still good, she doesn't do much in the film besides be the love interest. It's a shame, because the setup in the beginning of her husband being one of the Wolfman's victims would make for a cool Van Helsing-style character driven by revenge to parallel Weaving's more lawful take on the character. In addition, her inclusion in the final act greatly added to that unwanted romance element. But if you can look past that fairly sizable flaw, I see no reason to look down on this movie. It's a fun watch, and I don't see why its score is just 5.8.

Upon his return to his ancestral homeland, an American man (Benicio del Toro) is bitten, and subsequently cursed by, a werewolf.

A remake of this sort is caught in a no-win trap. If it tries to reinvent the story entirely, it will make some fans upset for deserting the source material. But, on the other hand, coming too close to the original will have people saying there is no way to top the original (which may be true).

Benicio del Toro was the obvious choice for the wolf man, and he plays the part well. The cinematography and atmosphere are gorgeous, and the Elfman music is appreciated (and much more subdued than many of his scores). Rick Baker won another Oscar for his makeup here, and who can argue with that?

The reviews tended to be negative. Roger Ebert, no fan of horror, gave a lukewarm review of 2.5 stars, but then had to find a flaw regardless of any praise he had: "The film has one flaw, and faithful readers will not be surprised to find it involves the CGI special effects. No doubt there are whole scenes done so well in CGI that I didn't even spot them, but when the werewolf bounds through the forest, he does so with too much speed. He would be more convincing if he moved like a creature of considerable weight."

Granted, he is spot on. When you have Baker on your crew, there is no need for CGI (or at least not very much of it). There is no shame in using it when it honestly helps, but when it stands out like a sore thumb, maybe it is time to do a few reshoots.

I watched the Unrated Director's Cut and I can say that it is pretty bloody (which is a good thing). There are some questionable CGI moments, but I am glad that they also used practical effects for the makeup and kept him close to the original Wolfman's looks and not just some crazy wolf creature. Better than I expected, but I am a sucker for werewolf stories.

It's a decent horror/Wolfman movie. Great cast , story moves along at a decent pace. It's not an Oscar winning movie but to have a universal exec say it's one of the 2 worst movies universal ever made, other being babe pig in the city. Like come on, it's not close to that bad..but hearing that doesn't it make you curious to watch it? Give it a shot.

Every once in a while, a movie comes along with what many people would call perfect casting. I remember when Jack Nicholson was first cast as the Joker for Tim Burton's Batman. Nicholson's portrayal was just what was expected from such a great actor in a signature role. But it was NO MORE than we expected from him. In a way, one could say it fell a little flat. Well, I feel that way about The Wolfman. First, Anthony Hopkins, one of the consistently best actors out there, gave the exact performance I would expect from him, commanding respect both as an actor and as the character he played. But it was nothing we haven't seen already. Reminiscent of Meet Joe Black or Fracture or Instinct. I'm also a fan of Benicio Del Toro, but his brooding and emotional performance was exactly what I went to the theater to see. I didn't see anything more. The same could be said for the script, a very straightforward storyline that was a bit predictable and sort of tired. On one hand, I commend the film makers for not overdoing the story with convoluted twists in an effort to be "original." But again, I wasn't surprised by anything in the storyline at all.

I was anxious to see this film, and overall I was very pleased with the cinematography, the performances of the cast and of course the special effects. But I did not leave the theater saying "WOW, that was even better than I expected!" like I had hoped I would.

This movie has it all. Great actors, great music, a great setting and mood, great CGI and special effects, just great everything. And on top of that, you got a werewolf running around. I would also heavily recommend watching the unrated directors cut of this movie, it goes much deeper into the story and clears up some of the confusion in the theatrical version and also adds some more action packed violence in the middle of the film. I was a skeptic before watching this movie because of some of the reviews but to me this movie deserves much more attention than it got. For me, it's a must watch and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great way to spend some time on a full moon lit night.

The Wolfman started out well. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the movie, and it seemed to be building towards something for the first thirty minutes or so, but then all of the sudden it lost its way with a lack of imagination and a predictable ending. That is why I can only give it a 5 out of 10 or in other terms about ** out of ****.

THe plot is easy enough and follows a simple monster plot. Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) returns home after learning that his brother has disappeared. Once there he meets up with his strange father Sir John (Anthony Hopkins) and his brother's fiancé Gwen (Emily Blunt) who was the one that wrote to him telling him about what happened. Once home he learns that his brother was killed, and hears stories about a beast that might've caused it and that the Gypsies are to blame. Trying to learn of his brothers death, he visits the Gypsies and soon comes face to face with the beast which attacks him and passes the curse onto him. The rest of the story is pretty obvious from there, so I will say no more.

I found myself getting into the movie, but then there is a secret that is exposed not even half way through the movie that becomes way to predictable and shatters any mystery that the movie might've had. I was expecting a little bit of imagination here, but it was not to be. Sadly this leads to a climax that is just plain ridiculous. The finale finds its way back a little bit, but it is not enough to save the movie.

The acting at first seemed a little off, but it does improve somewhat though not enough. Anthony Hopkins has a few good lines which makes you think there is more to the story then what there really is. If you've seen the trailers, which give way too much away in my opinion, you will not be shocked where this movie eventually ends up going. Hugo Weaving, who plays an inspector hot on the tail of the beast, also has a few funny lines, but the one character that seemed to take this material more seriously and acted the best would be Emily Blunt's character. I reacted to her character more than any of the others.

THe story itself was sort of choppy, and it bothered me somewhat. The first half hour of the movie and build up is still the best, but what follows goes where a monster movie of this caliber should never go, and it becomes silly and almost laughable. However, as I said before, the final few minutes redeem the story a little.

I loved the atmosphere, and I was glad they went to a more Gothic setting. Some scenes, like the pub, and the sets reminded me of An American Werewolf in London and the original Wolf Man. There were even some themes in the movie taken from the 1962 Hammer Version of Curse of The Werewolf. I liked that the director used these scenes in this movie, but it's too bad he couldn't use more imagination to make the movie as a whole work much better.

Disappointing, but not a complete failure.

I remember watching "The Wolfman" in theaters and being blown away by how well done this film was and then years later seeing on IMDB that it only scored a 5.8 rating and just scratching my head wondering if I missed something. Now I'm 2021 I Just rewatched it on Netflix and it's still a phenomenal movie! Absolutely incredible! I can't imagine how this movie could have been any better! I believe this movie should be rated along the same lines as "Sleepy Hallow!" I give it a 9/10!

All the actors are great but a huge surprise is Hugo Weaving in the Sherlock Holmes style detective hot on the case of whether or not Lawrence(Benicio Del Toro) is a werewolf or not! I'd love to give spoilers but I won't! It's just a must watch film!

I can not see how this movie got horrible reviews from critics... it is a good movie, but more of a classical monster movie than an action blockbuster.

So if you are a fan of the classical wolf man story and presentation, then this is right up your ally. There is enough gore, blood, and howling at the moon to go around.

The storyline is predictable for the most part; though there is a understory that is reveled as the movie progresses. Still, even though you know where the movie is going, it is not a bad experience.

Enjoy

Alright. When a pic is called 'The Wolfman', expectations aren't too high to begin with. But at least you expect an otherwordly atmosphere, a few thrilling scenes and, when Del Toro and Hopkins are involved, some decent acting. Nothing of the above was to be found in this faint copy of a copy. The dialogues were poorly written and Hopkins must have thought so as well, because he just rattles his lines as if only screentesting. Del Toro, as much as I adore him in others pics, is extremely miscast in this pic, having the same pained expression on his face in every scene. It's pretty safe to say the make-up artists won't win an Oscar either: Hopkins looks just like the character he played in Legends of the Fall, after the stroke, and Del Toro is wearing a wig which attracted my attention more then anything else. The only credit must be given to Hugo Weaving who, disregarding everything else, tried to make the best of his scenes. The storyline is not only predictable (which is not always a bad thing), its construction is painstakingly artificial which makes the characters look uncomfortable and implausible. As a result I could't care less about what happened to the characters and the scare-effects were lost to me. If anything, I had a few laughs.

Seriously sooo underrated...simply because its a 'remake'

Great effects, amazing actors, great story line. Surprisingly heartbreaking in the end. I couldn't belive how good this movie was to be honest. I'm in even more disbelieve of how low it's rated on here. Deserves at least a 7.5 AT LEAST.

Watch it for yourself and decide, but it's a definite winner for me.

Here we have a modern remake of the original Wolfman movie with Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins in the leading roles. My opinion on it is not extreme either way. It's not terrible and it's not great. It has a certain retro vibe to it and I cannot tell you how faithful or not it is to the original which I've never seen. I was mostly entertained although I checked the time a few times indicating that either the movie was a bit long or that the pace wasn't quite right. Benicio Del Toro in the leading role certainly looked the part with his unconventional features but he didn't blow me away with his interpretation that seemed too restrained and cold. On the other hand, Emily Blunt was just wonderful showing lots of emotions with just her eyes. Hopkins as the father of the future wolfman was slightly over the top and campy but nothing major.

The story was interesting although predictable (I guessed who the original wolfman was from the start). Special mention should go to the asylum sequence that was not only intense but also creatively shot. I didn't find the movie particularly scary although there are a few surprise attacks from the wolfman that make you jump and very quick gory scenes that make you cringe. The set design and cinematography was very good and atmospheric recreating the foggy landscapes and towns of Victorian England. The wolfman sequences were appropriately quick, feral and savage and it did help that it was the real actors under the costumes instead of CGI although I'm sure some viewers will think it looks fake. I enjoyed seeing the first complete on-camera transformation, a long time coming, and thought it was effective. I think a lot more could have been done with the internal conflict raging inside Del Toro's character and especially how it affects his relationships. He looked more resigned and passive than tormented. I also wish I could have been more emotionally involved with the tragedies going on but I wasn't. So all in all, a decent remake, certainly watchable but that could have benefited from a stronger leading actor and a more inspired storyline.

Rating: 6 out of 10 (good)

When I watch a movie, I like to see something new. That was not the case with The Wolfman. This movie is predictable every step of the way. Within the first 10 minutes, I had guessed the rest of the story correctly.

Plus, the cheap scare tactic throughout the movie. Those moments where it was serene then suddenly the monster appear with a loud sound. There are plenty of them and my goodness there were not only annoying, but also predictable. You see, this movie has so many of them that you can tell when the next one is coming from.

Then the hole in logic. Ahh yes, every movie has them. But this one has gone above the norm. It seems a lot of the actions taken by the characters were simply just so it will fit the next scene, not because it's what a thinking human being will do.

Did I mention the horrible script? Dialogues were sub par at best and mostly laughable. The actors' performance couldn't really lift the snooze fest that is this movie.

I will recommend this movie for young teens looking for some cheap thrill. Otherwise, stay away.

Grisly horror and gore in this formulaic terror film by an excellent duo protagonist , Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins based on The Wolf Man (1941)by George Waggner and screenplay by Curt Siodmak that is a classic horror about a man who returns home to his father after his brothers death , while staying with his dad and attempting to make amends with him he meets an array of new people and he seems to like it . From creator ¨ Jurassic Park ¨, ¨Jumanji¨ and recently ¨Captain America¨ bring us this ¨Wolfman¨, a creepy terror movie that have you breathless . Upon the death of his brother , Larry Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) returns from his stage acting to his ancestral home . He's now the heir to the family estate after the death of his elder brother . His father , Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins) , welcomes him back warmly and he soon settles into local life and takes an interest in the brother's girlfriend named Gwen(Emily Blunt). Fables and myths abound about werewolves, beasts that are half-man and half-wolf. For Larry, those myths may be all too real. He visits a gypsy camp when are attacked by someone who has turned into a werewolf . Larry fights the werewolf but things take a turn for the worst when is bitten during the fight. Larry's father tells him that this will cause him to become a werewolf at each full moon . Larry confesses his plight to his unbelieving father , Sir John, then the villagers join in a hunt for the wolf . Larry, transformed by the full moon, heads for the forest and a fateful meeting with the villagers . Later Larry is developing an extraordinary force and aware himself there happened more than an accident and has a horrible curse who cannot to control . Then he undergoes a dental and hirsute transformation at the night and going on a murderous rampage every time the moon is full. He increases strength , heightened senses and unnatural sexual allure and he sprout hair and pointy ears , his hands have a five-pointed star like a pentagram , but it's the mark of the beast and pretty freaks occur them . He's been infected, he's cursed , he's got to sever the line of the beast . Larry bears the marking of the beast , the only way to break the curse is to find the werewolf that attack him . The problem is how to kill the werewolf , with silver bullet but also has to separate the head from the heart .

This exciting motion picture displays drama , action, suspense, terror with mysterious touches and is quite entertaining . It's a crossover with a little of the classic version ¨Lon Chaney's Werewolf¨, and ¨John Landis' Werewolf in London¨ and wrapped in a postmodern style . It's some different but with clear reference to previous vintage film . Good performances from Benficio Del Toro as a good man when is bitten by a werewolf and becomes one himself and the veteran Anthony Hopkins who hides a terrible secret . The transformation of man into werewolf is complex and is made by expert make-up artist Rick Baker , creator in ¨ Lobo , Men in black , Grinch , Gorillas in the mist ¨ and many others ; furthermore by means of computer generator FX, and a device under remote control ,thus the radio-control moves the eyes,ears, nose, lips werewolf ,besides an actor into the suit brings the life the creepy Wolf man. The famous screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker provides a well-knit plot with mystery and horror, giving full rein to Joe Johnston natural talent for the terror genre . Stirring and thrilling musical score by Danny Elffman , Tim Burton's usual . Colorful and dark cinematography by Shelly Johnson , Joe Johnston's ordinary . It's a standard terror and sometimes graphically gory and turns out to be an acceptable attempt to cash in the werewolf sub-genre. Rating : 6,5 Good .