Epic Thought-Provoking Drama

Rating: 10/10 (5 March 2017)

"Logan" is directed by James Mangold and it is the last entry in the X-Men series for the legendary Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart. This film is not your typical blockbuster superhero film with tons of action and humour. "Logan" is a slow moving, extremely dark, and gruesome drama with deep thought-provoking themes on grief, family, and perseverance. It is a hard watch, but I am happy to say it is one of the best comic book movies ever made. This movie is a love letter from Marvel, the director, and the actors to all fans of the Wolverine character. Jackson masterfully portrays, once again, a hardened and defeated version of the character who has years of pain and suffering pouring out of him. The violence in the film is incredibly fierce and bloody but it works thematically to show just how sick Logan is of fighting. The narrative at times has some logical errors and the villains are a bit underwhelming, however Mangold and the team have created a extremely compelling story. I honestly could not have asked for a better way for Jackson and Stewart to say goodbye to the franchise. "Logan" is absolute quality and deserves your money this weekend. Grade: A+