It's 2029. No mutants have been born for decades. An aging Logan (Wolverine) scrapes out an existence on the US/Mexico border as he cares for an elderly Charles (Professor X), the latter clearly suffering from a debilitating brain condition. His goal is to raise enough money to buy a boat and live out the remainder of their days far away, but plans change when a woman tracks him down and begs for help. A group of mutant children have been created in a lab and raised for experimentation; they've escaped, and one in particular needs Logan's help. Will he come to her aid, or is he through?
Dark, gritty, bloody/violent, full of foul language (note the R rating), this is different than any other X-men movie to date. The overall message is good and basic: lives focused on self are marked by pain and futility; we're here to love and sacrifice for each other. The film felt slow at times, though, and the music was underwhelming/non-existent. Overall, this is the first good Wolverine stand-alone film made.
Rating: B+
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