Logan BD [Blu-ray] [2017]

Did we need another X-Men movie? In fact did we need another Wolverine movie? Well the result is there for all to see, with Logan not only showing itself to be undoubtedly the best Wolverine venture by far, but arguably the best X-Men picture as well. If, as expected (and surely to god it's hoped so), this is the last we see of the grumpy metal clawed superhero, then what a fitting and triumphant bow out it is.James Mangold, the director, has managed to create an adult superhero movie without it really being a superhero pic, for he has created a film noir Western that happens to be about a superhero. Mangold's love of noir and Westerns bursts from the screen, which for those who follow those wonderful stands of cinema, will come as no surprise having seen with notice his Copland and 3:10 To Yuma redux. There's a perpetual grimness to the narrative that belies the quite often stunning surrounding locales, heavy themes such as men out of time - with destinies written (cue a deft comic book movie within a comic book chunk of metaphysics) - surrogates, mental illness, human ignorance, and on it goes, the narrative strong on intelligence as much as it is in wrought emotion. Western fans will also be buoyed by the part that the 1953 classic Western Shane has to play in things, considerably so as its importance narratively, orally and visually is mightily strong.Logan's Run!Ah yes, well being "adult" is all well and good, but is Logan thrilling? Do we get pumped up Wolverine action, blood brains, splatter and mucho muscle flexing and pained roars of anger? Oh yes! Action from the off is never far away, and wonderfully staged and choreographed it is. Lots of memorable set-pieces, while also some cleverly constructed sequences such as Xavier's mind seizures hold court and enthral. Yet the kicker with all that is we are clued in to the emotional baggage that the side-burn sporting protag carries with him. With each fight we sense the bigger picture, even as we watch in awe the emergence of Laura (ironic film noir name right there as it happens) - and her part in this very "human" story - the thrills and spills are propelled by a meaningful but battered heart.Tech credits are superb. Acting honours go to Jackman, who after giving 17 years of his life to the character, gives it his all and this multi faceted performance, in a perfect world, deserves Oscar recognition. Patrick Stewart, also, is immense, playing the nonagenarian Charles Xavier with such class, gracefulness and storming emotion that one can only admire. Film debutante Dafne Keen as Laura is utterly engrossing, quite a debut indeed, whilst Stephen Merchant as albino mutant tracker Caliban is effective to the point we hanker for more. Although the villains fronted by Boyd Holbrook (rote henchman leader) and Richard E. Grant (smarmy scientist git) just about pass muster, there's nothing to damage the piece. Cinematography (John Mathieson) is "A" grade, the filters set on neo-noir, with the splendid film noir black and white version a fillip for the heart of noir lovers. All that is left is for the sound mix to boom and the director to steer with heart, brain and soul, without doubt both come up trumps.One of 2017s best films, a genre splicer that ticks all the boxes of great film making. 10/10

Well this took me a bit by surprise.If you are expecting a super hero movie or an X-Men movie or eve another Wolverine movie you can forget it.This is a bleak brutal and dark movie set in the year 2029 and has an ageing and ailing Logan being the carer of an even more ageing and ailing Prof X with a little help from a mutant Albino brilliantly played by Stephen Merchant.Having been asked to help a young girl mutant to safety he goes on a deadly road trip wither and Prof X pursued by the bad guys.Hugh Jackman is a revelation.So different yet the same as an old man.Patrick Stewart is wonderful and provides the few lines of humour to be had in this movie.The young is played by new comer Dafne Keen and she does a wonderful job with virtually no dialogue.The violence is unbelievable and the languge is foul to say the least but it all works with the brilliant direction of James Mangold.The quality of the Blu-ray is glorious and there are some good extras including deleted scenes and an hour long making of.In the 2 disc version there is a Logan Noir print ie in black and white if your taste run to this.All in all different and brilliant.

Love wolverine and hugh jackman plays the role fantastically. This is the third part in the wolverine movie trilogy and it is probably the best one overall. Set in the near future wolverine has aged and as a result his healing factor has slowed down considerably. The feel of the movie is like a western and the action is excellent, the story is very deep for a comicbook movie and when compared to all the other superhero movies out there it is miles ahead and at times you forget your watching a film about a mutant with sharp claws. If ever a comicbook movie would be nominated for an oscar this has to be it. Jackmans been playing this character for around 17 years and this is his great finale, i dont usually cry when watching films but i had a great big lump in my throat at the end of this one. Hugh jackman will always be wolverine and i feel sorry for whoever steps into role next. Well done to all involved in making this movie. Excellent.

Very dark movie. OK, but too much shooting/killing people. Got a little bored with that. And an old and dying Wolwerine? Sorry, not my favorite movie.

This is probably my favourite comic book movie since the Nolan Dark Knight trilogy. This is because to me it takes the comic book heroes and places them into a more real world context. This means it is grittier than the usual X-Men movies, less over the top with the action but it feels better for it. Hugh Jackman puts in his best performance as Logan/Wolverine in any of the movies and portrays a great depth to the character than seen before. It was strange seeing Patrick Stewart play an even older Charles, this time one who swears fairly regularly. The real star though to me is the young actress Dafne Keen who gives her role a real sense of intensity.The movie is gorier, more adult and all the better for it. I hope Marvel Studios continue down this route with their X-Men universe.