Growing old, in blood and gunfire.

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2017)

First, you must know that I have not seen any other X-Men movies aside from Deadpool. I knew who Wolverine was and understood the basics as I went into this film but my prior knowledge was very limited. So I walked into the Cineplex and I watched the movie.
I honestly feel as if that is the only Wolverine movie I ever need to see. It was ridiculously good.
I'm sure the other movies are very worthwhile but the oppressing and dark atmosphere of Logan caught me by the throat and did not let go until the very end when it was now tears that threatened to choke me. Everything feels old and painful, the characters a shadow of their former selves. Hugh Jackman portrays a tormented Logan with such depth and power that you can only marvel at his fantastic performance. Before us stands not Wolverine, but Logan. Broken. Done. Dying.
The cast itself was flawless. Patrick Stewart's Xavier is saddening to see as an old and infirm man. Stephen Merchant shows us a very intriguing Caliban, not quite as pessimistic as Logan in his portrayal or attitude despite everything happening around him. And last but not least, Dafne Keen who interprets Laura with power, savagery, beauty, empathy and with much more talent then a twelve year old girl should have. And yes, it is violent and bloody. Extremely bloody. Lots of red. This is definitely an extremely violent movie, but in no way is the violence unnecessary. The atmosphere of the movie is so much more intense with your fear of seeing someone's head flying. Also, yes, Laura kills, and it's disturbing to see a twelve year old be so brutal. But never does the movie condone this and as Logan says, Do not be the weapon they made you. She is shown killing not to shock the audience, but rather to demonstrate how childhood can be lost.
There is so much more to say, but it would be futile for me to try to describe this movie any further. Go watch it. You wont regret it.