I'm not proud for saying this but the only reason I ever watched any of the X-Men movies was to see Hugh Jackman with his shirt off ( and Michael Fassbender) This one included.
I had the pleasure of attending a screening of "LOGAN" at AMC River East thanks to swifty fingers on gofobo.com 💋.
Going in, I had medium expectations. I'm not a huge comic book fan/comic based movies but I do appreciate good actors, and storylines. What caught me about this particular movie in the franchise, is the grizzled look of whom I've always known as Wolverine. From the two other X-Men movies I've seen that featured Hugh Jackman, he's always looked, a bit rough. In this one damn near looks haggard and ready to throw in the towel.
The year is 2029 between the US and Mexican Border. Logan, is working under the name James Howlett driver to whomever can grease his palms. Grizzlier and grumpier than ever, we see our hero beaten by hard times. Driving a pimped out Cadillac Limo earning enough cash for a boat for an escape for both Charles Xavier, Caliban, and himself. The plan changes when a woman with a child pleads for help and offers up cash for a ride to a place called Eden.
Overall thoughts of the movie:
It is definitely worth seeing. The writers gave enough history for Logan where it is coherent for non Comic book fans but not so much as to dilute the current story line. For those who like action there's plenty of it to satiate. For those who like a little more than violence, and shirts being taken off "Logan" has packed the "Feels".
***Spoiler ALERT***
Logan has been hording cash to escape to the freedom of the open ocean with Charles Xavier who is in his care. Its 2029, Charles is in his 90's. While lucid at times, he does suffer from seizures which can incapacitate both mutants and non mutants. He has become a WMD due to his age, and condition. Throughout you see the dynamic of Logan as the caretaker, and student that is still learning from Charles. As curmudgeonly as Logan seems, he cares for Charles like a Son would despite his own health issues.
Yeah, I said it "Health Issues" As we've gotten older, so has our heroes. Logan is set 12 yrs from now. Logan/Wolverine: needs glasses, has grey hair, doesn't heal as quick as he would like, has gotten a little slow and probably should lay off the drinking. To be blunt he's waiting for death.
When a woman needs a ride via *enter whatever ridesharing app/service* Logan arrives, knowing there's danger. She offers Cash, and leaves a breadcrumb trail to....a new mutant(s)- Laura who has a similar ability as Logan and just as deadly. Oh, and she can't be any older than 12. The real adventure begins as Charles, Laura, and Logan attempt to get to rally point in North Dakota for Laura's safety.
The Road trip is filled with several attempts on their lives. Remember how I said there are "Feels"?
In between attempts of capture Charles insists that Logan enjoy the moments of peace and beauty of a home and family.
There's also few moments where Logan recognizes himself in Laura and as best as he can teaches or tries to teach a few things: One, don't steal. Two, you have to come grips with the people you've killed. Three, we aren't the killers we were made to be.
I can't go into anymore detail without majorly spoiling the movie.
Be prepared to eat your popcorn sporadically and get misty a few times.
Logan comes out this Friday March 3rd, 2017 in theaters nationwide. gofobo.com
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