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'''''Logan''''' is a 2017 superhero drama film that is the third and final ''Wolverine'' film. It was released after ''[[Deadpool (film)|Deadpool]]'' to showcase the film's freedom with it's R-rating, particularly the deep drama and dark tone. It is considered one of the best superhero films of all time due to the deep and dark themes, stylized tone and character development. The film was nominated Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2018 Oscars, making the first live-action superhero film to get a screenplay nomination. It is also the last time [[Hugh Jackman]] and [[Patrick Stewart]] played Wolverine and Charles Xavier on the X-Men film series.
'''''Logan''''' is a 2017 superhero drama film that is the third and final ''Wolverine'' film. It was released after ''[[Deadpool (film)|Deadpool]]'' to showcase the film's freedom with it's R-rating, particularly the deep drama and dark tone. It is considered one of the best superhero films of all time due to the deep and dark themes, stylized tone and character development. The film was nominated Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2018 Oscars, making the first live-action superhero film to get a screenplay nomination. It is also the last time [[Hugh Jackman]] and [[Patrick Stewart]] played Wolverine and Charles Xavier on the X-Men film series.
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* [[Driven to Suicide]]: Logan has tried to kill himself multiple times.
* [[Driven to Suicide]]: Logan has tried to kill himself multiple times.
* [[Dying Race]]: There hasn't been a mutant born since 2004 and they're almost extinct.
* [[Dying Race]]: There hasn't been a mutant born since 2004 and they're almost extinct.
* [[Evil Knockoff]]: X-24 is a clone of Logan.
* [[Evil Knockoff]]: {{spoiler|X-24}} is a clone of Logan.
* [[Famous Last Words]]:
* [[Famous Last Words]]:
** "Beware the light." - Caliban.
** "Beware the light." - Caliban.
** "Our boat, the Sunseeker." - Charles Xavier.
** "Our boat, the Sunseeker." - {{spoiler|Charles Xavier}}.
** "So, this is what it feels like." - Wolverine.
** "So, this is what it feels like." - {{spoiler|Wolverine}}.
* [[Fatal Flaw]]: Logan used the healing serum too early while fighting X-24.
* [[Fatal Flaw]]: Logan used the healing serum too early while fighting {{spoiler|X-24}}.
* [[Gratuitous Spanish]]: Laura speaks between this and English.
* [[Gratuitous Spanish]]: Laura speaks between this and English.
* [[Product Placement]]: Laura is seen getting Pringles at a convenience store.
* [[Product Placement]]: Laura is seen getting Pringles at a convenience store.
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** Charles and Laura watch ''Shane'' on the television. By the end, Laura quotes the film for Logan's funeral.
** Charles and Laura watch ''Shane'' on the television. By the end, Laura quotes the film for Logan's funeral.
** Donald Pierce mentions that the claw marks on Logan's car is either from an escaped tiger or [[A Nightmare on Elm Street|Freddy Krueger]], one of them being fictional and the other extinct.
** Donald Pierce mentions that the claw marks on Logan's car is either from an escaped tiger or [[A Nightmare on Elm Street|Freddy Krueger]], one of them being fictional and the other extinct.
* [[The Speechless]]: X-24 only communicates by growling.
* [[The Speechless]]: {{spoiler|X-24}} only communicates by growling.
* [[Suddenly Voiced]]: After Charles Xavier died, Laura finally starts speaking to Logan.
* [[Suddenly Voiced]]: After Charles Xavier died, Laura finally starts speaking to Logan.
* [[The Western]]: This is the first superhero film to be considered a Western.
* [[The Western]]: This is the first superhero film to be considered a Western.

Revision as of 17:22, 18 May 2021

Logan is a 2017 superhero drama film that is the third and final Wolverine film. It was released after Deadpool to showcase the film's freedom with it's R-rating, particularly the deep drama and dark tone. It is considered one of the best superhero films of all time due to the deep and dark themes, stylized tone and character development. The film was nominated Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2018 Oscars, making the first live-action superhero film to get a screenplay nomination. It is also the last time Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart played Wolverine and Charles Xavier on the X-Men film series.

Tropes used in Logan (film) include:
  • Artificial Limbs: Donald Pierce has a cybernetic arm.
  • Atomic F-Bomb: Logan yells one upon learning that Donald Pierce is from Transigen.
  • Berserk Button: Logan doesn't like it when Laura wants to go to Eden.
  • Big "Shut Up!": Logan yells "Shut the fuck up!" to Laura as she first started talking.
  • Cluster F-Bomb: To benefit from the R-rating, Logan and Charles Xavier regularly swear.
  • Darker and Edgier: To the point it's more bleak than other superhero films.
  • Distant Finale: The film takes place in the year 2029 and is the last Wolverine film.
  • Driven to Suicide: Logan has tried to kill himself multiple times.
  • Dying Race: There hasn't been a mutant born since 2004 and they're almost extinct.
  • Evil Knockoff: X-24 is a clone of Logan.
  • Famous Last Words:
    • "Beware the light." - Caliban.
    • "Our boat, the Sunseeker." - Charles Xavier.
    • "So, this is what it feels like." - Wolverine.
  • Fatal Flaw: Logan used the healing serum too early while fighting X-24.
  • Gratuitous Spanish: Laura speaks between this and English.
  • Product Placement: Laura is seen getting Pringles at a convenience store.
  • R-Rated Opening: The very beginning where Logan uses his claws to tear up thugs with strong language is enough for the R-rating.
  • Shout-Out:
    • Charles and Laura watch Shane on the television. By the end, Laura quotes the film for Logan's funeral.
    • Donald Pierce mentions that the claw marks on Logan's car is either from an escaped tiger or Freddy Krueger, one of them being fictional and the other extinct.
  • The Speechless: X-24 only communicates by growling.
  • Suddenly Voiced: After Charles Xavier died, Laura finally starts speaking to Logan.
  • The Western: This is the first superhero film to be considered a Western.
  • Wham! Line: "De nada." From that point, Logan now knows Laura can speak.
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