Logan

The X-Men series of films have not been the best but they have moved the story on and to this film that is finally R rated giving Wolverine's claws the opportunity to be used properly.

The story told is one of rescue and deliverance as Logan and the original leader of the X men, Doctor Xavier, aided by the mutant Caliban hide out from the world in a derelict factory. A woman brings a young mutant to them and Logan reluctantly takes on the task to protect her from a military organisation hunting her.

The body count is satisfyingly high as the film moves to its downbeat end but it does leave you feeling better for the future of the characters in the end.

This is a great film that is well worth catching in the cinema and introduces the next generation of mutants which has to be a good thing. Go see it!

The Great Wall

This film has an interesting story idea. The Great Wall of China was built not only to keep out marauding barbarians but also to keep out an army of monsters, called the Tao Tie, that attack every 60 years. This sets up for some huge battles and slick CGI which more or less what we get.

Matt Damon is very good as the 'hero' William with his comrade in arms Tovar played by Pedro Pascal. Their double act raises a few laughs but the real star of the show is Jing Tian who plays one of the commanders of the army's defending the wall. She is wonderful when barking orders as well as looking great in her specialist armour.

Without giving away too much I can say that William rises to the occasion and joins the fight to defend the wall but this puts him and his companion well nto the firing line of both sides.

Whilst the CGI battles are eye popping they do not really get going before they come to a halt, this is the films core problem in that it really never gets going. Its great to watch but dont expect anything to rival the battle for Helms Deep in Lord of the Rings.

Is it worth going to see at the cinema? I would wait till it comes out on DVD.