Above all Marvel films...

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2018)

After Deadpool, Marvel/Fox has realised that R-rated films aren't such a bad idea after all. "Logan" was originally planned to be shown as a PG-13; the decision to R rate the whole film certainly disappointed young fans of the X-men Universe.
But my, what a decision! "Logan" is not your conventional superhero story where the protagonist is tasked with realising the good that they can do. No. Logan is one of those rare films where we really experience the conflicts within characters and the gruesome fate of some of the most iconic and loved comic book heroes. Hugh Jackman's and Patrick Stewart's final role as the infamous Wolverine and Professor X is, in a nutshell, a heartbreak for many. We see the pain and torment that has worked its way past even Wolverine's indestructible adamant skeleton and remarkable healing factor. The equally worn and beaten Professor Xavier is no longer recognised as the righteous and stable mentor that we are all so familiar with. With a cast performing like nothing seen before, there are a plethora of surprises waiting at every corner.
What makes this "Logan" stand out is not its R rating or story but its realism and lethargy. Just when Jackman's character is ready to concede to the cruel dystopian world, he meets a child who reignites the emotional conflict within Wolverine. There is no such thing as a perfect film and although Logan lacks in some areas, the film was always meant to show Wolverine and Xavier live in a world where they are the last of their kind. So in many ways, it is very close to perfection.

To summarise, "Logan" surpasses every expectation of a Wolverine film and entertains us not only with fast paced action scenes and angry characters but also a fantastic end to the legacy of X-Men.