When Wolverine first appears in Logan, he’s graying and tired. His claws get stuck between his knuckles and he’s not recovering as quickly as he used too. He’s suicidal and he’s drinking too much, even for him. Guys he normally would have taken out with a quickness can get him on his back. He looks like shit—and because this is R-rated Wolverine, we can all use that word.
By 2029, Logan (Hugh Jackman) has hidden himself away in Mexico, driving a limo to make money while taking care of an sick, seizure-prone Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart). He’d happily stay off the grid forever (he’s saving up for a boat), but s
oon a young girl named Laura (Dafne Keen) shows up wielding some very familiar-looking killer claws. She, along with scores of other children, were created by an evil research firm to be child soldiers. They escaped, and are in hiding—but Laura got separated from her pack and is being tracked by the doctor who made her. She needs Logan’s help.
Of course, Wolverine being Wolverine, he wants no part of it. He’s out of the X-game, and sees no responsibility in assisting. But we all know that behind all of those deadly claws and swear words, Logan is a big ol’ teddy bear with a soft spot.
The breakdown:
Rated-R: In addition to allowing Logan to say “fuck” whenever he goddamn wants, the movie’s hard-R rating also allows him, and his equally brutal daughter (spoiler alert), to slice and dice in ways Wolverine has never really done onscreen before. For previous X-Men films, the camera has cut away when things bloody, but here everything is laid out in Deadpool-esque closeup. It’s pretty brutal.
Special Effects: These were kept to a minimum because the main characters don’t really need them. So, those large, awe-inspiring and super-dramatic scenes will be kept for future Marvel films.
The Plot: After reading up on Wolverine’s life, because, you know, Wolverine films are famous so time chopping, this film finale encompasses a lot of feelings. Without giving to much away, the last scene is a tear jerker and puts his whole life into perspective but you won’t notice is right away. You’ll experience one of those “ah-ha” moments on your way back home and it’s very satisfying.
Hugh Jackman: He’s committed to his role as Wolverine for 17 years, so he at least deserves a mention in this small movie review. He has fully immersed himself as the Wolverine and he’s simply amazing.
Logan is out in threatres now! Check out the trailer below:
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