Hugh Jackman (“The Prestige”, “Real Steel”) has claimed that “Logan” will mark the last time that he will play Wolverine. It’s amazing to think the first “X-Men” movie was released all the way back in 2000 and that the series has endured, boasting nine instalments with “Logan” being the latest entry. This is a remarkable superhero flick that is arguably the best in the series.

Set in 2029, Wolverine/Logan is no longer a superhero. He spends his days caring for an ill Professor X (Patrick Stewart “Star Trek: Nemesis”) as they try to hide somewhere near the Mexican border. The arrival of a young mutant (Dafne Keen) forces Logan out of hiding as he must escort the girl to North Dakota while enemies of the mutants pursue them.

Hugh Jackman gives a great performance in a film that develops the Wolverine character in new and exciting ways. The fact that we have had so many previous films, allows us to have a significant connection to the character and that enables Jackman to be so wonderful here. Patrick Stewart is terrific as Professor X, again the character is developed in new and meaningful ways. The interactions between Logan and Professor X are great. The young girl, who is named Laura, is good. I did not really care for the villains in this movie.

“Logan” is an entertaining movie that combines the thrills with some deep and poetic drama. The movie is not perfect and I feel that some of the scenes in the first act are much better than the ones later on in the movie. Also, I was ultimately unimpressed with the bad guys. One thing that I must note is that this is not a children’s movie. Some of the other “X-Men” movies are fine but this one has a lot of bad language and the violence is quite graphic this time around. I recommend “Logan” because it is a unique superhero film and a great way for Hugh Jackman to exit the franchise.