"Logan" is a masterpiece that transcends comic book films

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2017)

"Logan" is a film that has had a lot of hype surrounding it ever since it was announced that Hugh Jackman would be retiring from the role of the Wolverine and that this film would receive an R-rating. . Director James Mangold has delivered a film that at its core is a drama that explores the very real emotions of what it means to be human from the perspective of a character with superhuman abilities. He relies on character development and traditional story elements rather than CGI and explosions. This is by far the most subtle comic book movie of recent memory.
Mangold shows the physical and mental anguish that Logan has been living his entire life and how it has finally left him a broken and battered man. Jackman gives his best performance as the character that made him famous.
Overall, the film is well worth watching, even if you are not a fan of the superhero genre. It is an extremely violent film, but is a necessary component to truly understand the journey this film takes you on.
Highly recommended.