Gripping Wolverine saga

Rating: 8/10 (15 March 2017)

This incredible entry into the Wolverine series envisions Logan in his aging, decaying state in a bleak, dystopian future in which the mutants have become a dying species. Logan must find a way to adapt in his diminished condition. It's a blistering installment in which Hugh Jackman gives his absolute all.
Although the screenplay here does have some occasional lulls, they are exceedingly rare, as the film regularly picks up the pace again and reverts to being the rip-roaring thrill ride that it opens up as. A sense of dread creeps throughout the film even when the soundtrack seems peaceful. You never feel in a completely safe place here, which is what gives it its intense edge.
This film makes no bones about the violence quotient. My friend who saw it with me described it as "unpleasant" which made me laugh. It's certainly not for the squeamish but if you enjoy fierce action sequences, you will love this film. It's an unusual superhero action flick that overcomes the conventions of its genre and becomes something more serious and much more painstaking than what we in this generation have come to expect. This film's appeal goes beyond its hero's reliable fan base. Strongly recommended.