Review: Logan

Heralded as Hugh Jackman's swansong as the unmistakable Wolverine and written and directed by acclaimed director James Mangold the big questions before the viewing of this latest comic book blockbuster adaption was would this be any different from movies of the same genre and would it ultimately be worthy of Jackman's final bow as a character he has more than made his own in movies spanning over 17 years. The answer to both is a resounding yes!
In a mood and style shift from the usual comic book movie genre, Logan relies heavily on it's dark tone, superb cast, extreme violence and palpable tension to serve up a movie more than worthy of it's place at the top table of any recent blockbuster movies.
Set in 2029,we revisit Logan as he cares for a very ill Professor X in a secluded stretch of the Mexican border. Mutants are extinct (or nearly so) but Logan's attempts at serenity are interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious woman seeking Logan's help in shepherding a little girl to safety and away from the clutches of some familiar dark forces.
What ensues is a film filled with high drama, top quality action scenes and extreme violence. All this coupled with a excellent script brought to life by an amazing cast with the always magnificent Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman quite clearly going out on top with the whole production tied together by a truly wonderful turn by newcomer Dafne Keen as Laura.
Logan largely exceeded expectations and is well worth a look. Just not for the overly squeamish!
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