Hugh Jackman signs off with a near perfect movie (9.5/10)

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2017)

There is very little you can nitpick about this film. I loved every minute of it. The film is over 2 hours long, and it never feels like it. From start to finish, the movie is paced so well. I saw the 2013 Wolverine, while is wasn't a bad film, it's story wasn't all that interesting to me. This time however, James Mangold returns and he's so much better and I believe a lot of credit for the improvement should go to the scrip.
While many might categorize this movie as a comic book film, which it certainly is. I believe it's a father-daughter love story and we see their relationship progress over the course of the movie. The character moments between Logan, Charles and X-23 are so beautifully put together, I never felt like I was watching a movie. And that to me, is a sign of a great cinema. The child actor they chose to play X-23 commands the character with complete justice. Kudos to the casting agents for recognizing her talent.
The climax is extremely satisfying, and the stakes have never been higher for Logan. To say that I was at the edge of my seat might be an understatement. I felt like crying at the very end. You follow these characters in their journey and when we approach the very end, it's a deeply personal and emotional moment for Logan and for the those who have been watching Hugh Jackman on screen for 17 years playing the role.
Finally, I want to say that Logan is a bittersweet film. Bitter because it sucks to see Jackman for the last time because he owns the character in every way possible. Sweet because it's a fresh change from the similar kind of comic book movies being produced each year to appeal to the masses. It's not a bad thing to appeal to the masses, but that's not what I enjoy anymore. Thank you Fox for making such an awesome movie!