Best comic book movie of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2017)

Logan is a masterpiece. Written, filmed and acted in such a way that it is much more than a superhero movie, it's far from your typical X-Men film. There is extreme gore and heavy swearing, but all of it fits perfectly without being forced into the film in an over the top way to make the most of an R/15 rating. The acting cannot be faulted across the board. Jackman has always portrayed the clawed X-Man well but this was by far his best performance, he makes it easy for the viewers to really feel Wolverine's pain and struggles as he ages. The same can be said for Patrick Stewart, portraying a 90 year old Charles Xavier suffering with Alzheimer's, his performance is truly believable and a much more emotional side of this beloved character is revealed. Dafne Keen is excellent, every expression and word from her is meaningful and further develops Laura's character. Hopefully we will see more of her in the future. The villains of this film are also very well crafted, their characters have meaning and aren't just villains for the sake of being villains which is the case in many comic book movies. The action scenes are everything you'd wish for in a Wolverine movie, with stunning camera shots making you feel like you're in the middle of the action. The music builds up tension well and puts an overall western vibe on the movie. Logan really is the movie Wolverine fans have been waiting for, with the R rating allowing Wolverine to be Wolverine, this film is adrenaline pumping. There are few times that comic book movies have featured effective emotional scenes, but thankfully Logan does this right. A genuinely good film, rather than a stereotypical superhero movie. It is obvious how much effort and care went into making Logan the masterpiece it is, an excellent job by everyone involved. Terrifically violent and beautifully emotional, a perfect send off for Hugh Jackman. 10/10