 | This review is spoiler free, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, no worries, I've got you covered! Movie Release Date: March 3, 2017 MPAA Rating: R | Science Fiction/Drama | 2 hr 21 min Watch Date: February 16, 2016 Rating: 4.5/5 |
Logan was one entertaining, sad, violent, and well done movie. My reaction while watching Logan compiled of things like "Oh, how dreadful!", "No!", Why?!" Logan takes place in the future, 2029, and Logan (Hugh Jackman), the once swoon-worthy hero that he was, is not the same as when we last saw him on screen. His looking older and he's feeling it. His healing abilities aren't what they were, he's slower, he's not as powerful, but one thing that is the same is his hard as nails and stubborn personality. Hugh Jackman really showed his acting chops this go around as Wolverine. As expected his character is bull headed, rough around the edges, with some bits of mushy bits on the inside. No matter how tough he is, he cares for others and it peeks out from underneath the emotional armor that he wears.
It was sad to see Professor X (Patrick Stewart) in that state. We are accustom to seeing his character in a different light as well. He's usually so strong and in control, so to see him so broken was tough. While this was much different than the norm, it was believable and it was a major component to the plot.
Dafne Keen as Laura was delightful to watch. A sullen character with lots of scary abilities. She's a fresh addition to the X-Men franchise and I'd like to see her in future installments. While her character didn't have much to say, I think that she did a great job acting on few words. I definitely felt her anger and pain about her current situation.
I found the references to the comic books pretty cool. The difference between how the world viewed the X-Men versus Wolverine's reality was startling opposite. Many saw them as heroes, enough to publish comics about them, yet Wolverine wanted nothing to do with that idea.
I have to give credit to the director, James Mangold, he pulled it off. The movie is edgy and has a fresh take on the franchise. Overall, I really enjoyed it. The level of violence sort of surprised me at first, but it was good regardless. Just don't take a young child...it's an adult film. Heed the "R" rating. Logan was a bit deeper and darker than previous X-Men movies that we're used to. I liked it and I recommend it. I'd rate Logan 4 out of 5 starts. Go see it and leave the kids at home. I also hear that there is a post credit scene that the press hasn't seen, so be sure to stick around for that.
Dafne Keen as Laura was delightful to watch. A sullen character with lots of scary abilities. She's a fresh addition to the X-Men franchise and I'd like to see her in future installments. While her character didn't have much to say, I think that she did a great job acting on few words. I definitely felt her anger and pain about her current situation.
I found the references to the comic books pretty cool. The difference between how the world viewed the X-Men versus Wolverine's reality was startling opposite. Many saw them as heroes, enough to publish comics about them, yet Wolverine wanted nothing to do with that idea.
I have to give credit to the director, James Mangold, he pulled it off. The movie is edgy and has a fresh take on the franchise. Overall, I really enjoyed it. The level of violence sort of surprised me at first, but it was good regardless. Just don't take a young child...it's an adult film. Heed the "R" rating. Logan was a bit deeper and darker than previous X-Men movies that we're used to. I liked it and I recommend it. I'd rate Logan 4 out of 5 starts. Go see it and leave the kids at home. I also hear that there is a post credit scene that the press hasn't seen, so be sure to stick around for that.
