Emotional, transcendent and a powerful farewell

Rating: 9/10 (7 March 2017)

Emotionally charged, violent and emotional are just some of the words that can be used to accurately describe this spectacular sendoff to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Logan transcends the comic-book genre to tell an emotional and rather beautiful story of family. Behind all the metal claws explosions and action set-pieces Logan's true strengths are the characters we've come to love for more than 17 years. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart give some incredible performances. But Jackman's work is nothing short of spectacular, he is at his absolute best portraying this beat down and old version of Logan. The movie does an excellent job of showing how Logan is tired of being Wolverine and alive in general. We get to see why his character is so destroyed internally and this helps us sympathize with this version of Wolverine more than any previous incarnation. The writing in this movie is also excellent, the interactions between Professor X and Logan are handled with so much care and attention to detail that the numerous references that are mentioned seem natural and unforced. The film also presents a great dynamic between Logan and Laura (the little girl). One of my initial fears is that she would be a sort of drag or an plot device kind of character. But not only does she have a purpose, every interaction whether dialogue or action that involves her is great and brutal. Speaking of which the R rating is more than deserved, this film is brutal. It does not hold back any punches and truly fits the narrative and the story that is being presented. My only complaint with this movie is a part where a lot of exposition happens, this isn't what bothers me, what bothers me is how the information is delivered. I don't wanna spoil anything but it is nonsensical and it took me out of the movie for a while. Overall I consider Logan as my favorite comic-book film ever made. It was a fitting,beautiful and emotional send off to one of the most beloved actor/character combination in cinematic history. I'm curious to see where the character will go from here. 9/10