Logan

This character-driven superhero story still knows how to bring the action. Where Logan succeeds--and other recent superhero movies fail––is its knowledge of and devotion to its characters, particularly Logan, Professor X, and Laura. It also doesn't try to make the story one where the FATE OF THE WORLD will be decided. That intimacy works well here, as does the focus on only a few characters, rather than an ensemble piece that lacks a center. It's visually dynamic and emotionally resonant. 

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good drama/action, but it fell into some tropes at times. didnt care for the antagonists, who were quite incompetent and pretty boring. they handled xavier great though, absolutely the standout for me, with a great performance from patrick stewart. not to say the rest of the movie was boring, it wasn't. i also haven't really watched nor read x men so there's probably some stuff i didn't catch. but if i were an x man fan i'd be very pleased that they chose to end the series on such a high note... read more