With directorJames Mangold’sLoganstarringHugh Jackmanopening March 3rd, a few days ago I got to sit down withPatrick Stewartto talk about making the film. During the interview he talked about his reaction to reading the script for the first time and how different it was to all the previousX-Menfilms, the wayLoganpushes the envelope with the rating, and a lot more.
While I’m under embargo from talking aboutLoganuntil tomorrow, a few months ago I got to see the first 42 minutes ofLoganand previously said:
“Loganis unlike any previousX-Menmovie and another big step forward for the superhero genre. No longer will you see Wolverine restrained by the PG-13 rating. Now when he uses his claws, you’ll see what would really happen.
The fact is, the only way for the superhero/comic book movie genre to survive and thrive is for films to push forward telling new stories that haven’t been made before. They need to surprise audiences with all new twists and turns. They have to make the stakes more than some big battle that could end the world.
What I loved about theLoganfootage is how it’s about the characters and felt like a western without the normal rules of a superhero movie. In almost every superhero movie you never get the feeling something really bad could happen to your protagonist. InLogan, you are seeing characters at the end of their rope.”
Look for Matt Goldberg’s review ofLogantomorrow. Until then watch the interview with Patrick Stewart in the player above and below is the recentLogantrailer followed by some images. The film also starsDafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook,Stephen Merchant,Richard E. Grant, andElizabeth Rodriguez.
Here’s the official synopsis forLogan:
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.
For more onLogan, be sure to check out some recent write-ups below:
