Fox's new X-Men movie, Logan, opened its weekend with an astounding $85.3 million at the box office. Logan is one of the widest released rated-R movies ever. Set in the year 2029, Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Wolverine for the supposed final time.
Here, he portrays an aging hero, past his prime, who is forced to use all of his skills and abilities to protect his daughter from a shadowy task force looking to kidnap her. Jackman is joined by Sir Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier, the ailing mentor to the former X-men.
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stepping away from the usual light-hearted fun of the series, Logan delivers a gritty, violent, realistic take on the typical superhero movie. Logan is written more like a western, road-trip movie than a comedic romp filled with superpowers. With gut-wrenching violence, exciting action, and heartfelt relationships, Logan is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy, whether you are a fan of comic books or not.