Movie Review: Logan

Anthony (me): *stands in front of two doors of "Logan" and "Nintendo Switch" and thinks for his decision*  ....   You know what? il save Switch for next month, 

because i know it cost a lot of money like 400$. Il go with Logan first... *opens a door that he's in the desert, not before sees a theater in the border of Mexico* I guess il find out about this movie, i mean, its the final film with Hugh Jackman's role of Wolverine...

*2 hours later*

Anthony: *feels devastated without crying* Oh my lord...   What a incredible movie...

Hey everyone, my name is Anthony and welcome back to movie review.

Today, this is my second review of X-men series, the first one that i saw is from Deadpool. Though i admit it was great and funny, but not 100% perfect for a lackluster story. Even though i never seen some previous X-men films, it has a lot of great character and cool battle and it came out before "Marvel Cinematic Universe". But not before i saw a trailer of one film that its gonna be a last film with out favorite anti-hero of the series...

"Logan" is a 2017 film that was written (screenplay and story) and directed by James Mangold, produced by Hutch Parker, Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner and written by Scott Frank and Michael Green for screenplay.

Its one of the film that everything is going to change since many X-men fans expect to see more Wolverine films. But since Hugh Jackman is getting old through his career, he decided that this will be his last film of his role of the franchise, which makes it pretty sad and respective for moving on...

So, with all that said, will this movie will holds for Jackman's final film, or is it gonna be bad as "X-men Origin: Wolverine"?

Well, lets find out.

The story
It takes in the year 2029, where the mutants were nearly all extinct. Logan is getting aged that his healing ability is getting weaker from a poison. His mentor Charles Xavier (aka Professor X) has suffered a disease that his telepathy and mind control is gonna be extremely fragile for risking everyone's life. But not before a nurse named Gabriella told him to save his daughter named Laura that she has a same ability of him and needs to be rescued from Transigen project with two antagonists Zander Rice and Donald Pierce. Its up to him to save his daughter without dying for his age.

I find the story is pretty good, even though its pretty obvious for a father and kid relationship cliche, but at least they took a new level that they share a same abilities and personalities (almost.). But its also not easy to feel sorry Logan, for not only his age, but his healing ability is getting decreased that he's nearly die. There's even a subplot with a new character named Caliban who's captured by the group of Transigen, i don't know why they put that, i guess its for a serious interrogation for the search of Laura from Zander.

The story is pretty good, since it's an inspiration from "Old Man Logan" and even "X-23: Innocence Lost".

The production
This film's development was cost 97 million dollars of budget, i mean talk a closer to a hundred million money for development, talk about an interesting budget film. anyway, they did an impressive work for their film with cool location, interesting effects and it has less CGI effect. I was very surprised that it didn't have a computer effect, since what i think is they did a similar effect of Logan and Laura's claws of previous film (not counted for X-Men origins.) and probably an animatronic of Pierce's bionic hand. Plus, i find the makeup of Caliban looks pretty cool that im pretty sure that made similar from the comic. The only that i don't get is they adding a comic book of X-men in the movie, but it was reveal to be a secret code in the same paper along with address that Laura needs to go in Dakota. In other words, the comics is likely a plot advice in the film.

The production is impressive, even though i find the comic's plot advice is kinda weak in my opinion.

The characters
I find they're not only likable to watch, but also pretty emotional for some.

First is out titular character named Logan aka Wolverine (Played by Hugh Jackman). As we know, he's an anti-hero, brutal, serious and badass in X-men series. However in this movie, since he's an old man, he's getting a bit weaker and pretty emotional for his life. Its not easy for fighting anyone with elder age, without healing ability and poisoned bones. Even though i haven't seen previous X-men films, Hugh Jackman is a great job for his final role after 17 years.

Next is Charles Xavier aka Professor X (played by Patrick Stewart, aka Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek series.). In the series, he has the ability of telepathy, mind control, manipulating memories and high level of intelligent. However in the movie, he has a disease that his ability is getting sensitive to damaging everyone's mind. Not only that, he's also getting old (with grandpa-like persona) with frail and other times memory loss. Not only the last role Jackman's Wolverine, but it may also considered to be last role of Professor X. But, this isn't the only film that he appeared, he appeared previous films like X-Men origin: Wolverine and Wolverine 2013 in cameo, "Logan" might be the first one for Xavier's first major role in Wolverine's trilogy. Again, even i never seen previous films, Patrick did a great work of his role of X-men's mentor.

Then we have Laura, aka X-23 (played by Dafne Keen). When i first heard of her, i had no idea who she is, but not before when i played Marvel vs Capcom 3, it turns out that she share the same abilities of Wolverine, healing and blades of her hands (Not only that, but also extra blades on her feet.). In the movie, she was used to be for escort, but a lot serious, due to the fact she is pretty damn brutal like his father. I mean, i was like dropped my jaw when she went over the limit of fatality since she's an underage girl. Not to mention, she barely talk in the movie (Well, she didn't talk until the final act.), which i felt disappointed, i mean i know she lived in Mexico in the Transigen's place that she lived in her chamber. Aside her flaws, this is actually her first acting role in film, and i find she did a not bad job.

Finally there's Caliban (played by Stephen Merchant, aka Wheatley from Portal series.). He's another mutant who survived from the war. And i find he's rather underrated. Which i find him to be interesting thanks for the role from Merchant. Even though he was used to be played by Tómas Lemarquis in X-Men: Apocalypse.

For the villain, we have Donald Pierce (played by Boyd Holbrook). He looks pretty cool with his red glasses and his bionic arm. He's considered to be relentless, calculating and an intense head security and boss of his group called "The Reavers". He's one of the villain that you may love to hate. Even though he may not as greater than Magneto, but Holbrook did a nice work.

And second villain is Doctor Zander Rice (played by Richard E. Grant), he's rather not bad. He's just an evil doctor of project Transigen. He's also mentioned he had a revenge where Logan killed his father from a previous film. Well, not only an evil doctor, but he's rather considered a puppet master of The Reavers. But he's kinda have a less appearance than Pierce. But im pretty sure Richard did a nice work for his role.

There's also another villain like X-24, who happens to be an evil clone of Logan and played by Jackman himself. That was unexpected which i though he was played by some stuntman, but it was Jackman's another role in the film.

Although some character is mixed to positive, but like i said, some characters are likable and pretty sad for Logan and Professor X.

And now for my final opinion of the film
Overall, Logan is a fantastic film i've ever seen. With great and emotional story, impressive production with less computer effect and likable and some sympathetic characters. Even the movie has a teeny tiny problems, but it still a good movie. Especially the final act is epic and depressing, but i wont tell it for spoilers. This is the film for older fan of X-men to give a shot to see the final film of not only Hugh Jackman's role, but also Patrick Stewart's role as well. Not mention, this movie is pretty brutal for a body count of victims and soldiers in the action scene and swearing. Its not worth for younger viewers, because its Rated-R since Deadpool. If you like X-men and even Hugh Jackman, this one is for you, its one of a highly recommended to watch it.

Now, i wanted to give it to 9/10 for my final rating, but i'd rather give this movie to 10/10. Its not only a best film (If not), but also my respect to our legendary actors of their memorable roles in X-men series over 17 years. So Jackman and Stewart, thank you and we'll miss you in X-men films.

Well, so this ends of my movie review, if you have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at the comment bellow.

Thanks for reading, and im Anthony, signing out.

*At the end of review, and unexpected bright door on the right*

Anthony: Hm? another door of other realm? *approaches it to open it, it reveals that he's in the jungle island.* Huh... Im in a jungle, is this The Jun--

*but then, a thumping noise coming, shaky and rather loud*

Anthony: Woah!! What was that? *hears another thump, which happens that he stand behind when a giant ape is behind him* What just happ--?! *turns behind, but start to feel shocked and scare from a gigantic creature* Oh my....

To be continued...