A beautifully powerful movie

Rating: 8/10 (18 March 2017)

Logan, the final instalment in which we will see Hugh Jackman, and I must say what a send off! Right off the bat, from the first minuet the film opens, you just know that this film is going to be different from the previous X-Men movies, with the exception of Deadpool. It is violet, and they do not hold back.
The violence in this movie is used very well, and not just there for the sake of making it gory. It felt good seeing Logan slash people to bits, and actually see the ferocity of the character. Like we haven't seen since X-Men 2.
The story of Logan is brilliant, and it is very emotional and powerful. Not only is the banter between Logan and Charles perfect, but the acting is ... gold. I would go on to say both actors deserve Oscar nominations for their efforts, because it is that good. And it is not just them, the young actress Dafne Keen gives a breakthrough performance, and her acting is totally believable, and she acts very well along side these other two power-houses. Every performance is great, from the minor characters, to even the group of kids. There is nothing to fault about the acting at all.
However, this movie is not for everyone. While X-Men fans will love it, some may find it to be a little slow, especially when compared to all the other instalments. This is not action packed, it's slow and takes time with the characters. There are parts that are very slow, and halt the story a little, but not enough to make it become boring.
Aside from the overall story and acting, the technical achievement of this movie is its best aspect. This movie had a budget of $97 million, and it looks beautiful. From the fantastic cinematography to the visual effects. It just shows you that you don't need a massive budget to pull a movie this powerful off. Look at Wolverine: Origins, $150 million, and that movie looks like it was made by a bunch of amateurs.
Overall, this movie is fantastic. I would say it is one of the best in the series, but not the best, I think Days of Future Past still holds that spot, but this is one of the better ones.
8.4/10