The BEST

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2018)

Hugh Jackman's farewell performance could've only gone out on a high note, and the short answer is YES. James Mangold finally gets to shine as the writer/director of this Oscar nominated film. Taking inspiration from the Old-Man Logan storyline, but crafting an original story. The script is beautiful and the rating serves the story well, it's not in favor of violence like Deadpool, but instead services the story and the characters that inhabit it. Jackman delivers what is probably his best performance as the character, he finally gets to go all in and in turn delivers something emotional, action-packed, and poignant, but you can't give him all of the credit. Patrick Stewart and Dafne Keen make this film just as much as our lead. Stewart delivers a heartbreaking and beautifully underrated performance as the ailing Prof. X that will make you cry, laugh, and feel all kinds of emotion, and Keen is no exception. Another underrated performance Keen gives a feisty and emotion rich character, that more than holds her own with the veteran actors she is placed against. There is absolutely nothing wrong I can say about this film. Head my advice, give it a watch and I guarantee you'll love it even if you aren't a fan of the previous films (but it definitely helps)