Review of Logan (2017) by Diego V — 28 Mar 2017

One of the most poignant and emotional films I've ever seen, much less a violent balls out R rated superhero film. It surpasses The Dark Knight for me and firmly sits in my personal number one spot as the greatest superhero/comic book film ever made.

Hugh Jackman has never been better on screen and as a character he has played for sixteen years he saved his best performance till last in hia iconic role of Logan/Wolverine. Jackman gives a performance so deep and heartfelt that some may consider it Oscar worthy even this early in the year.

Patrick Stewart gives the best performance of his career also as a character he has played for the past sixteen years. His turn as an ailing borderline dementia suffering Professor Charles Xavier is bother hilarious and heartbreaking in equel measure. If Stewart isn't at least nominated for a supporting actor Oscar then there really is no true recognition in Hollywood.

Dafne Keen is a revelation as Laura/X-23. This girl mirrors Logan's brutality and compassion and beautifully plays off of Jackman and Stewart's veteran acting partnership while also giving a performance that should make her a major film star for years to come.

The entire supporting cast are fantastic, each service the film brilliantly in their roles, there is no weak performance at all.

A film that is part Unforgiven, part Lone Wolf and Cub, mix in elements of Shane, The Cowboys and The Gauntlet as well as the comic storyline Old Man Logan and you have the masterpiece of a film.

I won't spoil the film at all, I will just say that if I only recommend one film to see in the past five years it has to be Logan... it's that good!