Logan
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Logan
I'm not a comic book fan, and I don't seek out comic book movies. I can't tell you a thing about MCU continuity, and frankly I don't care about it.
I saw the first two X-Men movies specifically for the female stars (y'all know what I'm talking about), and I saw the last Wolverine movie with my stepson, because parenting.
So I wasn't really looking forward to Logan. But I started hearing about how good it was, and how it didn't pull any punches. So when a friend suggested that we take the kids to see it, I didn't say no.
Wow. This is a brutal, no-holds-barred movie. I groaned when children were introduced to the story, since kids ruin action movies (Aliens, T2), but nope, no ruining whatsoever.
The story follows a similar line as Shane, but it does so in it's own way. The action is gripping, the setup is decent (to someone who doesn't care about the MCU), and though the climax is telegraphed from the beginning, it's a good ride getting there. The pacing is good, other than a 15-20 minute drag through the middle, and the ending, while not great, is really the only ending possible.
But what really makes this a winner is that it's a superhero movie that isn't a superhero movie. There are no costumes, and the Fate of the World is never at stake. It's a personal movie, damn near a character-driven drama. A bloody one, to be sure, but it's all about the characters. And none of the faux-gritty BS of the Nolan Batman films.
So thumbs up from me, glad I saw it, and I think this could possibly be my favorite superhero movie after the first Superman.
I saw the first two X-Men movies specifically for the female stars (y'all know what I'm talking about), and I saw the last Wolverine movie with my stepson, because parenting.
So I wasn't really looking forward to Logan. But I started hearing about how good it was, and how it didn't pull any punches. So when a friend suggested that we take the kids to see it, I didn't say no.
Wow. This is a brutal, no-holds-barred movie. I groaned when children were introduced to the story, since kids ruin action movies (Aliens, T2), but nope, no ruining whatsoever.
The story follows a similar line as Shane, but it does so in it's own way. The action is gripping, the setup is decent (to someone who doesn't care about the MCU), and though the climax is telegraphed from the beginning, it's a good ride getting there. The pacing is good, other than a 15-20 minute drag through the middle, and the ending, while not great, is really the only ending possible.
But what really makes this a winner is that it's a superhero movie that isn't a superhero movie. There are no costumes, and the Fate of the World is never at stake. It's a personal movie, damn near a character-driven drama. A bloody one, to be sure, but it's all about the characters. And none of the faux-gritty BS of the Nolan Batman films.
So thumbs up from me, glad I saw it, and I think this could possibly be my favorite superhero movie after the first Superman.
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Cool.Something in the previews made me think it would be good. I plan on seeing it next week w/my 14 y/o.
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Re: Logan
You should be glad to know, then, that the X-Men movies are not part of the MCU because of franchise licensing. Unlike Sony, who decided to cash out and let Spider-Man be part of the MCU, Fox is holding on to all its X-Men movie licensing until they finally decide they have had enough and sell out, also. Since this was Jackman's last movie as Wolverine (at least, that's what I heard) that time is probably approaching fairly quickly.Cail wrote:I can't tell you a thing about MCU continuity, and frankly I don't care about it.
You have to love the X-Men movie franchise, though. It is the only movie franchise to date to retcon itself; by default, this makes Bryan Singer the only director to retcon his earlier movies. No...wait...Paramount, who owns Star Trek, allowed its franchise to retcon itself, as well--I stand corrected.
We were going to go see this movie last weekend but other plans arose.
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Logan is by far the best Wolverine movie. I can see Fox doing more movies; there's still several other characters that would work well on film.
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I totally loved Logan .. not quite what I was hoping the story would go .. but it was good. It's not a bad thing I guess for Logan to ... but there was a spark of hope st the end ... but may not be a resurrection for Jackman ... neverless 2hrs well spent lol
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Re: Logan
The James Mangold (DVD film + special features) audio commentary is possibly the best I've ever listened to.Cail wrote:But what really makes this a winner is that it's a superhero movie that isn't a superhero movie. There are no costumes, and the Fate of the World is never at stake. It's a personal movie, damn near a character-driven drama. A bloody one, to be sure, but it's all about the characters.
Also, if you get a chance, check out Logan: Noir.
They re-did the coloring so the whole thing is in black and white.
They re-did the coloring so the whole thing is in black and white.
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