Just MHO. Those were the best parts. It's because big movies don't have actual good stories anymore there's always a superhero element.
shareThose scenes gave the movie more character and emotion, which is almost always a good thing.
shareYes, the interactions between Logan and Charles were the heart of the film for me.
shareAgreed. The characters transcend the plot, by far.
I find the same thing with The Walking Dead. The story is dumb but I like some of the characters.
I came for the violent action but Stewarts and Jackmans interactions kept me in my seat.
shareAbsolutely agree. The dialogue pleasantly surprised me. For a comic book film, it's way above the standard.
The film fell somewhat after Xavier's death.
Agreed. There was something refreshing about their relationship in Logan that you don't usually see in comic book movies. That's what I enjoyed. They weren't acting too impossibly stoic to the point of being like cardboard, but they also weren't lovey dovey and nice either. They both had a grounded, wounded quality and a pervasive weariness (but Xavier still optimistic and fatherly) and even when they argued, it felt closer to a genuine drama directed by the guy who did Dallas Buyer's Club rather than a comic book director. This is definitely not Xavier and Wolverine at their prettiest, and that's what made them interesting to watch in Logan.
shareGood observation. It definitely seemed to be a realistic portrayal of people who have been through a lot of s*** together and bonded gradually over the years. They certainly weren't lovey-dovey, but it was clear they still cared about each other.
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