Logan

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The X-Men movie franchise is continuing to add to its long-running series; though one of the films' most beloved characters ends his run with the movie Logan. Logan finds the titular character being much older than he was in the previous films-and he's pretty much at wits end with everything happening around him. That is until, a new opportunity presents itself. So what did I enjoy most about Logan as a movie? I loved everything about Logan. Hugh Jackman is once again brilliant as Wolverine and it helps that the R-Rating this film earned (which Hugh Jackman himself took a paycut to ensure) allows for us to see just how brutal his character can be. I love how the movie explores Logan rage; and shows us how undeniably violent he can be. Everything that is happening around him is put at a standstill when Logan first meets the wide-eyed Laura. Dafne Keen is a scene stealer as X-23 and she fits the character exceptionally well. Unsurprisingly, some of Logan's best moments are whenever X-23 and Logan are opposite each other in a certain scene. And as great as she ends up being as X-23, it'd be unfair of me to not mention Patrick Stewart's performamce as Charles Xavier. His character is also notably different than he's been in previous films-but he still ends up being the voice of reason-and even adding to the film's humor. Boyd Holbrook also does a fantastic job as the villainous Donald Pierce. One other thing that stands out in Logan is the action scenes. Each sequence that has action is unequivocally relentless and mercilessly engaging. Action aside-the story contains western elements and some emotional scenes. I think back to all the other films that involved both Wolverine and Charles, and the dynamic shared between these two characters also benefits Logan as a movie. And even as Logan shows Wolverine's brutality, the movie highlights Logan's own moral compass. What director James Mangold has done significantly better overall with Logan is given the audience a much more complete film, and has delivered a rousingly sensational comic book film.

First of all I admit I am no authority on Comic Book Lore or the history of the characters. I have been reading from a very early age I have read most all the classic's & all of Shakespeare's works...but my true love is the Sword & Sorcery genre. I enjoy escapist fantasy, adventure & science fiction which many of my literary friends deem unworthy to read let alone comic books! I often have to explain to them that genres like Science Fiction, Sword & Sorcery & even comic Books allow authors to address current affairs & powerful political figures that could get them killed if not " hidden" under the genre's of the unreal!!! This is much the same as William Shakespeare did retelling all the old tales the people of his day already knew in a new way. Shakespeare was telling the people of his time about the faults & debauchery of court royalty that if not hidden in these older stories would have gotten him beheaded!!! Watch some of these " Comic Book movies" & you will see what I am talking about. I have seen a few low ratings on this movie but that is because people have become conditioned to believe huge explosions & over the top special effects are what makes a good movie. Sadly to many people have forgotten to be stimulated cerebrally & entertainment that requires them to think is to boring to enjoy!!! " Logan" is a movie that has both a lot of action & a lot of emotional action going on throughout the whole film. When the physical action such as fight scene's stops the emotional action continues...basically the action is non stop there are just different types of action. This movie may just be to cerebral for many fans of the Comic book turned into movie genre, while other fans will feel it does great justice to these characters they have grown to love. While the movie " Logan" doesn't address controversial current affairs like some of "The Avenger" movies do it definitely humanizes these " Super Heroes" making them much more believable. The whole reason for giving this movie its R rating was not just to show more graphic violence but it was hoped that it would bring in adult's with a maturity level that would enjoy the gambit of human emotions the characters are going through in the film. Just like the arguments I have with my friends that are literary snob's who refuse to give Science Fiction or Comic Books a chance... I ask others to watch this movie again with " New Eye's" & give it a fair chance. There is a awful lot going on in this film that go's deeper than the surface, making it one of the greatest " Super Hero movies" ever made!

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This movie is trapped between a rock and a hard place in different ways. On one hand the public has come to expect a family friendly movie that their kids can enjoy without worry. On the other hand the source material is brutal. Our hero is essentially Freddy Kruger so to show Logan/Wolverine action scenes with the claws being implied is like watching a declawed cat trying its best on a scratching post. On top of that we have come to expect comic book heroes to save world or at the very least a city. We also expect them to be there for everyone else over themselves. We expect superheroes to be the moral pillars that society can look up to and attempt to emulate even if not all of them are as clean-cut as Captain America. Logan/Wolverine is an iconic superhero that fans of all ages want to see. Not only does Logan buck all of that, it stomps those expectations into the ground without an apology. The world doesn't need saving nor does a city. No one needs or wants our heroes. Our heroes, all of them, are in very bad situations. Rather than a macro focused comic book movie, this is a movie where our heroes are trying to save themselves. They have been living extremely rough lives in order to survive so they are very angry and rough around the edges. They are not pillars of morality or moral beacons of light. They are on the verge of being purged from humanity. They are not fighting for justice so when threatened they truly fight for their lives. There are no mind games or political power plays, it is brute force vs brute force. As with real-life heroes they are not perfect people. It's a constant struggle to stop acting like a wild animal backed into a corner but to be better. Though the movie is not what I would not think safe for child eyes, I will say that the movie also does a good job of handing off "morals to story" without slapping you in the face with them. By the other reviews here you can see many people zone in and focus on the violence and bad langauge. While some people will miss those values entirely or simply diminish the value of them because of the violence and language that accompanies those values it actually makes me respect the story and direction more. They didn't sacrifice their story to appease the masses. This movie is a lot more grounded than many movies without the science fiction elements. Character interaction for most of the film (not of all it) felt pretty geniune in the sense characters acted in a way I would expect people to respond in those situations. Not all of those responses are the "right response" but they are the response of someone with those interests in that situation would choose. Some of those responses will probably make more than a few parents feel queasy. There are plenty of kid friendly movies. What we do lack is movies like Logan. It brought a different take to the comic book movie scene. I felt it was a very refreshing take even if it was a dark movie. Maybe Hollywood will see movies like Logan and realize they don't need to try to appeal to everyone. You can have a target audience and still be successful. Not even comic book movies need to be kid friendly especially when the core fanbase are adults. Rated R movies in the '80s were still pretty tame. I think parents are learning that Rated R movies these days are not kid friendly. To be clear, I'm not suggesting all comic book movies be Rated R. I'm saying don't be scared to go that route if it makes sense in that situation. LOGAN NOIR First Blu-Ray extra I looked forward to seeing, mostly because they had a limited screening in theaters for a very short time that I missed. It is also the first Blu-Ray/DVD extra I actually enjoyed watching and thought was worth my time. I won't say you need to see the movie this way but you absolutely should watch it in B&W if you have the opportunity to. It fits the mood of the movie very well. In some ways I'm bummed this was a standalone movie in that universe but at the same time I could see some possible movies that could jump off from this storyline if they decided to keep this timeline and style direction going. I don't think I've written a movie review prior to this because I never saw the point but I absolutely wanted to support this movie and show my appreciation. I will probably write one for Wonder Woman as well as both movies are joining Guardians of Galaxy for my favorites right now.

I enjoy all the X-MEN series.

Where do I begin? What do you say I get this obvious detail out of the way: this is Hugh Jackmans' 9th time in person playing one of pop cultures' best loved icons, and from what I hear from the media, his final outing as the titular character. Also reprising his famous role for the 7th (and POSSIBLY final) time is Patrick Stewart as Prof. Charles Xavier, leader of the X-men and founder of the Xavier Academy for gifted youngsters. New to this installment of the "X-MEN" saga are Stephen Merchant as the albino mutant tracker Caliban, Richard E. Grant as Dr. Xander Rice, Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce and Dafne Keen as Laura. As for the movie itself, the action sequences alone are worth it. And why wouldn't they be? The vast majority of viewers and fans alike already know of Wolverines' six retractable 12 inch claws coated with Adamantium, his healing factor and his feral rage when it comes to dispatching his enemies. But don't worry. There's also an engaging, insightful storyline and well thought out character development to help balance the plot and spectacle. The story itself revolves around Logan struggling to eke out a living in a future where no mutants have been born for a very long time all the while taking care of an ailing Professor Xavier with the help of Caliban. But one day, Laura, a young girl with abilities like Logans' shows up on the run from Donald Pierce, leader of the Reavers, a gang of mercenaries working for Dr. Xander Rice, a scientist employed by Transgien Industries, the corporation responsible for creating mutants in this tale. What follows is a touching, edgy and violent look at what it means to have a cause worth fighting for and to be a family (albeit a disfunctional, blended one.) As a fan of Wolverine, "LOGAN" simply fails to disappoint me. I personally loved how Mr. Jackman and company completely upped the intensity of the action for an R rating. That means it is in no way family friendly (Parents of children who are fond of superheroes, take note). So, if you haven't seen it yet, please do yourself a favor and do so. Or if you have, how about a repeat viewing or two? "LOGAN" flat out proves that action films as well as comic book films do not need to be all style and no substance. As a cinematic achievement, "LOGAN" ranks as an action flick up there with "THE DARK KNIGHT" trilogy and "MAD MAX: FURY ROAD" and as a drama feature on the line of "THE GODFATHER" trilogy and "UNFORGIVEN". Sorry "SPIDER-MAN 2" you've just been dethroned by "LOGAN" as the best comic book film I have ever seen and the best Marvel outing of all time. One final thought I would like to share: I hope young Mrs. Keen has a long and successful career after her wonderful performance in "LOGAN".

You will love him in what used to be considered the final installment in the Wolverine series, and James Mangold directs this so incredibly well. You really get the angst, you feel the urgency, you even get a fair amount of humor mixed in at unexpected points. Of course, Hugh stands out--as well as Dafne Keen as X-23--with him being her father. I even saw this at the theater, and that is why I had to have this as soon as it came out and the price on it went down, because it is such a classic, and it checks all the boxes. By the way, James Mangold also directs Ford versus Ferrari, which is another movie I recommend because of how well this director manages the plot, the action, making sure the actors generate the feelings that truly show through in the movie... You just can't go wrong with ordering this if you like X-Men or Wolverine at all.