Logan
Logan

Logan

2017Movie137 minEnglish

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic77
Google Users90%
Director: James MangoldGenres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a bleak future, an aging and weary Logan cares for a struggling Professor X in a secluded hideout near the Mexican border. Their quiet existence is shattered when they encounter a young mutant, Laura, who is being pursued by dark forces. Logan must protect the girl, who possesses powers similar to his own, and reluctantly embark on a perilous journey to find a safe haven.

Critical Reception

Logan was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, praised for its mature themes, gritty realism, and emotional depth, marking a departure from typical superhero fare. Hugh Jackman's final performance as Wolverine was particularly lauded for its raw intensity and poignant portrayal. The film's R-rating allowed for a more violent and character-driven narrative, which resonated strongly with viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brutal, poignant, and character-driven send-off for Wolverine.
  • Praised for its mature storytelling and emotional weight.
  • Hugh Jackman delivers a career-defining performance.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Logan, highlighting its emotional depth, powerful performances, and the R-rated, gritty action. Many appreciated it as a fitting and powerful conclusion to Jackman's tenure as the iconic character.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards. Received nominations and wins from various critics' circles and guild awards.

Fun Fact

Director James Mangold initially wanted to make Logan a western film, and a significant portion of the film's visual style and narrative structure was indeed inspired by classic westerns like 'Shane'.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Logan tones down the effects and scale to focus on the emotion and pain of its characters, making it one of the best films in the X-Men saga.** James Mangold strikes again! Logan is considered by many to be one of the greatest superher...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

All but exhausted after years of fighting and hiding, "Logan" (Hugh Jackman) just wants a peaceful life. Aside from the occasional trip to Mexico to help the sun-shy "Caliban" (Stephen Merchant) with the medication for their very special gu...
John Chard

John Chard

The Last Cut Is The Deepest! 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, b...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I believe that I am about to disagree with quite a few people now. You see, I did not like this movie. Not that this came as much of a surprise to me. What I got was pretty much what I expected. From a technical point of view the movie i...
Reno

Reno

**A farewell and a welcome!** A perfect farewell to the only mutant who had solo films in 'X-Men' franchise. I never understood 'X-Men', I thought it was the worst superhero film series I've ever seen. But 'Wolverine' was the only reason...
buzybug

buzybug

**** This review may contain spoilers **** We finally get the Wolverine we have been asking for, for the past 15 years and it's his last time. Well, I guess he couldn't have ended it in any better way as a last farewell to the fans and h...
Gimly

Gimly

If you don't like superhero movies, this is the superhero movie for you. And if you do like superhero movies? Watch _Logan_ anyway. It's bloody brilliant. _Final rating:★★★★ - An all round good movie with a little something extra._
tmdb16528852

tmdb16528852

One of the best and most mature Marvel movies to date. The first half of this movie is a huge delight and a huge thrill. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart are so entertaining to watch as characters they've known for 17 years. They've take...
Movie Queen41

Movie Queen41

There may be some fine performances in this movie, but I honestly think the critics overrated this latest entry in the X-Men saga. The performances of Wolverine and Prof. X by Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart are extraordinary. They create ...
anythingbutfifi

anythingbutfifi

**LOGAN REVIEW: THE WOLVERINE GETS A SUPER SEND-OFF** "Owing to its agitated hero’s misfortunes through the ages, this is a film that’s acutely aware of the dangers of emotional exploitation, and it spares its audience a similar fate. Wi...