A masterpiece that can be enjoyed by itself

Rating: 10/10 (15 March 2017)

Let me start off by saying(admitting) that I have never watched an X-Men movie. I do not have anything against them, but I have not given them a try yet. I fully intend to after watching Logan. The preview of Logan was enough to draw me into a movie with no prior knowledge. After watching it, I will tell you that you don't need prior knowledge to enjoy it. I found the film to be a masterpiece. That is to say, you should(possibly need) to have minor knowledge of the X-Men and Wolverine in general to fully enjoy it. This movie mad full usage of it's R-rating and is worth every bit. It is an emotional tale of an old battered hero way past his prime protecting a child just like him. Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Dafne Keen steal the show, while the side characters are impacting and the villain is done well but not too exciting. There is a fun twist though and some PHENOMENAL usage of CGI. The movie hits every emotion but sticks mostly to a rough, sad tone. It is a long movie but, at this day and age, most films are. I never found it to get boring or to be dragging on, and the ending was satisfying while sad. I can confidently say this was one of the best films I have ever enjoyed. I would suggest watching the other films first, I wish I would have, but you will enjoy it either way. There is also a fun extra scene at the beginning, so make sure you make it to your theater on time!!