LOGAN (2017) Reaction! | We Forgot How GOOD This Was 😳 | Hugh Jackman | Dafne Keen

The hosts agree that the R-rating was crucial for 'Logan,' allowing the film to depict Wolverine's inherent brutality and violence without compromise. This authenticity made the action more visceral and fitting for the character, a departure from previous, more constrained portrayals.

Brandon states, 'This one's an R rating... this is how it should be. I mean, cuz he's such he's a brutal, you know, he's brutal.' Michael adds, 'Yeah, that opening fight really like floored me when I first watched it.'

A central theme of 'Logan' is the aging and physical decline of both Wolverine and Professor X. Wolverine's healing factor is failing, and the adamantium is poisoning him, making him mortal. Professor X suffers from a degenerative brain disease, turning his powerful mind into a weapon of mass destruction. This vulnerability adds significant emotional depth and stakes.

Brandon notes, 'The way they age him for this is really well done.' Later, Michael observes, 'You could see where he's he's not healing quite right.' They also discuss the irony of Xavier's dementia with his superpower being his mind.

Dafne Keen's portrayal of Laura, a young mutant with similar powers to Wolverine, is highly praised. Her feral nature, agility, and emotional depth make her a compelling character and a perfect 'daughter' figure for Logan, driving much of the film's emotional arc.

Michael exclaims, 'She's so good... I want to know how hard they had to search to find the right Laura. She's perfect.' Brandon later describes her as 'tiny and nimble... where Wolverine is a bulldozer, she's like Xacto knife.'

'Logan' is lauded for its ability to function as a powerful standalone film, accessible and impactful even for viewers unfamiliar with the broader X-Men universe. While prior knowledge enhances the experience, the core story of a grizzled protector and a child resonates universally, akin to a Western or noir film.

Michael states, 'for a superhero film you could take the powers out of him and her even and it still be a great movie.' Brandon adds, 'the film was still accessible to me having not seen any of the others leading up to it. I still was able to enjoy it... as a standalone film.'

The hosts repeatedly commend the film's raw, gritty, and realistic tone. It avoids flashy, 'end of the world' superhero tropes, instead focusing on a simple, character-driven conflict: getting a child to safety. This grounded approach, combined with its Western influences, makes the drama more compelling and emotionally resonant.

Michael calls it 'one of the most real superhero movies.' Brandon describes it as 'a slow like gritty film in league with like Old Boy and and you know other similar like Man against the world noir films. Yeah, man. You in westerns.'