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Logan

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Logan. What a beautifully powerful, excellently violent, thoughtfully emotional executed film. If only  every  superhero genre movie could be delivered with such keen class. This was the magnum opus of Hugh Jackman's 17 year reign as the titular character. Surfing through various sequels and incarnations of the mutant's exploits, Jackman's demonstrative mastery over the adamantium solider has been the only delightful constant. In truth, were it not for the unbiased train of humanity ushering us all into the silver haired years and beyond, Jackman could've probably played this role indefinitely. But that was not to be the case. And so, in like spirit of Mark Hamil's retirement from the iconic Joker voice, Hugh Jackman decided that Logan would be his final film in that role. Seeking to "go out on top," as it were. It's only fair to pause here and give an honorable mention to Patrick Stewart for his endearing performance as the elderly Professor ...