What have I transformed into, my dearest friend? Everyone I am acquainted with eventually departs.

This statement lies at the core of Logan. It is a question that the film’s main character has been wrestling with for decades.

And there seems to be only one answer James Howlett can summon:

And you could possess it all

My kingdom of ashes

I will disappoint you

I will inflict pain upon you

Logan is exceptional.

A poignant drama about a man accepting his mortality after a long life filled with sorrow and loss, an emotional journey of a father and daughter, a tale of unlikely companionship, and a gritty western depicting the last gunslinger in the valley; Logan encompasses various elements, excelling in every aspect.

An emotionally stirring story of loss and redemption, Logan’s measured exploration of its protagonist’s quest to save his soul and find hope in a world devoid of it makes it an immensely satisfying experience.

It is a story of loss in many forms – the loss of innocence (Laura), the loss of control (Charles), and the loss of hope (Logan).

However, it is also a story of redemption. Charles experiences a few hours of joy and a chance to be part of a family, and before his demise, he helps set another mutant on the right path, a cause that defined his character and his life.

Laura, alone in the world, discovers people who care for her, who comprehend her, and who wish to assist her.

And then there is Logan.

Logan, who has endured so much, finds someone who opens the locked cage in his heart after decades of despair.

Although punctuated by moments of visceral violence, there are no grand CGI battles; instead, our protagonist must confront the consequences of his past sins.

Logan is not concerned with superheroes and supervillains; rather, it delves into the struggles of its weakened protagonist – an old man, burdened with regret, awaiting his lonely end.

There are no more weapons in the valley, but Logan will always stand tall as a symbol of excellence and a reminder of the remarkable achievements this genre can produce.

I greatly enjoy superhero movies; they offer escapism, and I embrace it wholeheartedly. However, I often find them forgettable; a great superhero movie does not necessarily equate to a great movie – it is an entirely different ballgame.

I keep anticipating the next truly exceptional film in the superhero genre, thinking to myself, “Some movie will emerge.”

“Some movie has emerged,” declares Logan.

I am a simple individual – movies that evoke emotions are the ones I end up falling in love with. And no superhero movie has evoked as much sentiment within me as Logan has.

If I could start again

A million miles away

I would keep myself

I would find a way