"Logan" (movie critique)

LOGAN
movie poster

The Movie Mavens and The Travelling Toe went to the local multiplex on a Monday afternoon to see the latest X-man movie. OK, it also gave us an opportunity to see the awesome Hugh Jackman. (sigh)

The movie takes place in the future year of 2029....but as time moves so fast, probably 2029 will be here before we know it.  Anywho, at this time all the mutants are on the brink of extinction.  Logan/James Howlett/Wolverine works as a chauffeur in Texas. The job provides the money he needs to buy prescriptions for Professor Charles as he is sequestered in a desolate abandoned smelting plant. Caliban is in charge of taking care of Charles and seeing to his needs. Just as a reminder Caliban is a mutant tracker and is extremely allergic to the sun.  Both Logan and Charles are suffering from the effects of their mutant powers. Their world is turned upside down when a young girl,Laura, enters their life. She is being chased by Pierce and his band of thugs called the Reavers. But the real meanie in charge is Dr. Zander Rice.

There is more to the storyline but will leave it here just in case Dear Reader you have not seen the movie.


Just be aware this movie is 137 minutes long so do plan your liquid consumption accordingly.

CAST:

Hugh Jackman
Logan/John Howlett/Wolverine

Patrick Stewart
Professor Charles Xavier

   

Dafne Keen
Laura

Boyd Holbrook
Pierce
bad guy

Richard E Grant
Dr Zander Rice
really bad guy

Stephen Merchant
Caliban

Side Note:  The voice of Caliban sounded so familiar but due to all the make-up one could not recognize him.  Then that aha moment came and The Travelling Toe placed him in context.  If you are a devoted follower of "The Big Bang Theory" then you will know who he is. Stephen played a scientist that Amy dated a couple of times.  But when he found out Sheldon was her former boyfriend he was so excited because he wanted to meet Sheldon. Do you see those episodes Dear Readers?


The Travelling Toe gives this movie 1 big toe up with bottle of an energy elixir,Geritol, as Hugh Jackman has played the Wolverine character 17 times and is retiring from the role....he probably needs it by now!