Review of Logan (2017) by Nicholas V — 14 Jun 2017

Logan did something phenomenal, and that's shift the superhero dynamics completely into this gritty, earthly story with balanced emphasis on both characters and gut-wrenching, wow-worthy action. Hugh Jackman pretty much disappears into the role of Wolverine...I mean Logan...and Patrick Stewart is a very relatable type of fragile as a weakened, aged Charles Xavier. The action is bloody, and it does match the superpowers that the characters in here have. There are some strong moments of levity in this film, and the villains are certainly interesting. The script for the most part is solid enough, yet is enhanced by the charisma that both Stewart and Jackman bring to their roles. It's a gorgeously shot movie, and cinematography here helps convey a lot of emotion when words aren't needed, even though those words eventually get said, and in clunky fashion. There are some awkward exposition/dialogue scenes, and the ending sequence lost a little bit of the impact I felt it was supposed to have because some of the acting in those scenes surprisingly jarred me out of the moment in a bad way.

But listen, Logan is a great movie. It's outstanding. It's right up there with Deadpool as a mature superhero film that today's adults want. Even though I didn't get the feels like I thought I would, I'd still recommend that you bring tissues.

Logan is certainly Ownable. Go see it in theatres!!!