Caring for Professor X and trying to keep him hidden, even as his own healing powers are waning, Wolverine struggles with the desire to live. But all his efforts are upended when a runaway mutant, pursued by her creators, arrives seeking help.
Hugh Jackman (Logan), Patrick Stewart (Charles), Dafne Keen (Laura), Boyd Holbrook (Pierce), Stephen Merchant (Caliban), Elizabeth Rodriguez (Gabriela), Richard Grant (Dr. Rice), Eriq La Salle (Will).
Logan is the inevitable conclusion of aging X-Men and not quite the Happy Ever After film we have come to expect from the franchise. This one is a bit darker, more violent, and completed with an ending that many will be unhappy to see. At the same time the story has more depth and relevance to the franchise than other films. The story moves along at a good pace with plenty of action and suggestions for the future.
Acting was decent, though Jackman doesn't feel as engaged as he has in the past. Stewart delivered well in a role that must have been difficult. Keen was an interesting addition and while she did well, we also hope for future growth since it appears she will be around a while. Holbrook, Merchant, and the remainder of the cast were good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds felt a bit tamed in comparison to previous films, but still good. Action scenes were darker and more graphically violent, but relevant. CGI was solid and enjoyable. Dialogue was good but could have given a bit more depth. Sound and soundtrack were okay.
In some ways this is the Marvel film we didn't want to see, and appears to mark the end for this part of the story. Some will feel it fitting, while most franchise fans will likely feel saddened. Either way, if you follow the franchise this is one you should see.
With plenty of persistent graphic violence, mild nudity, gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing scenes, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 9.18.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Action Sci-Fi, Action Fantasy, Comic Books and Superheroes, Action & Adventure, Action
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Hugh Jackman (Logan), Patrick Stewart (Charles), Dafne Keen (Laura), Boyd Holbrook (Pierce), Stephen Merchant (Caliban), Elizabeth Rodriguez (Gabriela), Richard Grant (Dr. Rice), Eriq La Salle (Will).
Logan is the inevitable conclusion of aging X-Men and not quite the Happy Ever After film we have come to expect from the franchise. This one is a bit darker, more violent, and completed with an ending that many will be unhappy to see. At the same time the story has more depth and relevance to the franchise than other films. The story moves along at a good pace with plenty of action and suggestions for the future.
Acting was decent, though Jackman doesn't feel as engaged as he has in the past. Stewart delivered well in a role that must have been difficult. Keen was an interesting addition and while she did well, we also hope for future growth since it appears she will be around a while. Holbrook, Merchant, and the remainder of the cast were good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds felt a bit tamed in comparison to previous films, but still good. Action scenes were darker and more graphically violent, but relevant. CGI was solid and enjoyable. Dialogue was good but could have given a bit more depth. Sound and soundtrack were okay.
In some ways this is the Marvel film we didn't want to see, and appears to mark the end for this part of the story. Some will feel it fitting, while most franchise fans will likely feel saddened. Either way, if you follow the franchise this is one you should see.
With plenty of persistent graphic violence, mild nudity, gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing scenes, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 9.18.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Action Sci-Fi, Action Fantasy, Comic Books and Superheroes, Action & Adventure, Action
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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