I've never been a big fan of the X-Men series. The Wolverine spin-offs haven't impressed me either. So far, this instalment has maintained a very high rating on this site. It is different enough from the others to be considered different, but different does not always been better.

The first noticeable thing that is different with this is its R-rating. There's nothing wrong with a movie being rated R, especially an action movie. But this movie seemed like it tried to capitalize on the successes of Daredevil and Deadpool by making it similar in tone and grittiness. But honestly, the action here wasn't as amazing as you'd think. It is good, but not great. There is lots of blood and guts, but that literally does nothing--it neither diminishes nor elevates the quality of the action. Maybe if this was directed by the same ones that did Deadpool and some Daredevil episodes, the action would probably have been great. I guarantee it.

So Logan apparently takes a more realistic and humane approach than the others. Okay I totally disagree with that. Anyway, Logan's powers are dwindling and he makes a living as a chauffeur. His latest client makes him stumble into a wild scheme that involves doctors trying to replicate mutant DNA since the mutant population is shrinking. He also must care for Professor Xavier.

So what other problems do I have with this? Right off the bat, it is way too long! It goes on and on trying to forcefeed the bogus relationship between Logan, Xavier, and the girl. And the storyline is too dull to fill up that much time. And it is told so much dryer than I could have imagined. And finally, Hugh Jackman. I've never understood the big fascination with Hugh Jackman as an actor. He is far too forceful in his delivery. I didn't buy it. None of the others were good either.

So good action, and not much else.

2/4