Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and various fan forums often point to specific strengths and glaring weaknesses:
The film is infamous for its treatment of Wade Wilson (Deadpool). Fans heavily criticized the decision to "sew his mouth shut" and turn him into a silent, unrecognizable final boss, a move even future Deadpool films would mock.
“Much better than the reviews, action packed FUN... In this movie you want to see cool action, cool use of superpowers, great fights with CGI that is not obvious.” IMDb x-men-origins-wolverine-reloaded
Despite a high budget, the CGI—particularly the adamantium claws in a bathroom scene—is frequently described as looking "cartoonish" or unfinished.
Liev Schreiber is often praised for his portrayal of Sabretooth , providing a menacing and complex foil to Jackman's Wolverine. Community Reviews Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and various fan forums
Interestingly, the tie-in video game is often cited as being superior to the movie itself. Reviewers at Den of Geek and elsewhere frequently call it a "masterpiece" for its brutal, M-rated combat that more accurately reflects the character's nature.
“The story is a mess, some of the characters aren't entertaining and some effects are just poor... It is a mutilated, massacred and molested bastardisation of one of the greatest comic-book characters ever conceived.” Facebook · 6 months ago The "Uncaged" Video Game In this movie you want to see cool
One of the most universally liked parts of the film is the opening sequence showing Logan and Victor fighting together through various historical wars. Many fans feel the entire movie should have maintained this tone.