Logan is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, appearing in the X-Men publication. Produced by 20th Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment, it is the tenth installment in the X-Men film series, the third and final film in the Wolverine trilogy, following X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and The Wolverine (2013), and the ninth installment in the overall X-Men film series. The film is directed by James Mangold from a screenplay by Scott Frank and Mark Millar, based on the story “Old Man Logan” by Millar and Steve McNiven. Hugh Jackman stars as Logan / Wolverine, reprising the role for the seventh and final time, with Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier / Professor X, Richard E. Grant as Dr. Zander Rice, Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce, Stephen Merchant as Caliban, Dafne Keen as Laura Kinney / X-23, and Eriq La Salle as The Munson.
Logan is set in 2024, when mutants are nearly extinct. Logan, aging and weakened, works as a limo driver to make a living. He cares for Charles Xavier, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, at a hideout on the Mexican border. When Logan encounters Laura Kinney, a young mutant girl being pursued by human traffickers, he is forced to confront his past and protect Laura’s future.
The official trailer for Logan was released on October 20, 2016, and received critical acclaim from both critics and audiences. The trailer opens with Logan, old and weary, driving a limousine. He stops at a bar and has a drink, before being attacked by a group of men. Logan easily defeats them, but he is clearly growing weaker.
The trailer goes on to introduce Charles Xavier, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and is confined to a wheelchair. Logan cares for Charles, but he is clearly frustrated by his old friend’s condition.
When Logan encounters Laura Kinney, he is initially reluctant to help her. However, he soon realizes that Laura is a special mutant, and he must protect her from the human traffickers who are chasing her.
The trailer ends with Logan and Laura fighting off a group of mercenaries. Logan is clearly outmatched, but he is determined to protect Laura.
Logan is a dark and violent film, unlike most other superhero films. It explores themes of aging, death, and legacy. Hugh Jackman was praised for his performance as Logan, which is considered one of the best performances of his career.
Here are some of the things fans were most excited about from the official trailer for Logan:
- Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine: Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine since 2000, and he is considered the perfect actor for the role. Fans were excited to see him return one last time as Wolverine.
- A darker and more violent Wolverine film: Logan is an R-rated film, and it promises to be darker and more violent than most other superhero films. Fans were looking forward to a more realistic and gritty Wolverine film.
- The introduction of X-23: X-23 is a popular mutant character from the Marvel comics, and fans were excited to see her make her big-screen debut.
- A story about an old and weary Wolverine: Logan is set in 2024, when Wolverine is old and weakened. Fans were looking forward to a story that explored themes of aging and death.
Logan was a highly anticipated film, and it was a critical and commercial success. It grossed over $962 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Wolverine film. The film was also praised for its performances, direction, and action sequences. It was nominated for nine Saturn Awards, including Best Picture, and won two for Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Dafne Keen) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
In addition to the information above, here are some other interesting facts about Logan:
- The film was shot in New Mexico, Louisiana, and British Columbia.
- The film’s production budget was estimated to be $90 million.
- The film has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 409 reviews.
- The film has a score of 77 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 51 critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews”.
Logan is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and streaming services. If you are a fan of Wolverine or superhero films, then Logan is a film you should not miss.