‘Logan’ Eyes $170 Million World Box Office With Friday Opening As Hugh Jackman Hangs His Blades
"Logan", the final foray of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, is eyeing $170 Million in box office receipts worldwide when it opens in cinemas on March 3. After all, fans are expected to give a big send-off to the biggest character in the "X-Men" franchise.
"Logan" is a much-awaited movie considering that it will be the last time for Hugh Jackman to play the iconic superhero role of Wolverine. There are ten movies in the "X-Men" series and "Logan" is the latest one. It is the third in the Wolverine series including "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" shown in 2009 and "The Wolverine" shown in 2013.
Hugh Jackman's first movie in Hollywood is under the "X-Men" series so it is easy to understand how much "Logan" means to him, according to Sydney Morning Herald. No one can deny that Jackman owes the "Wolverine" series his fame and fortune.
"Logan's" performance in the box office will surely mean so much to Hugh Jackman as it would be his swan song for the "X-Men" series. He has proven himself worthy of Wolverine's fame, and it is time for him to move on to more seriosu acting.
But even critics would agree that "Logan" is a dramatic movie, as it has shown more depth for the iconic character. The movie is, however, an R-rated movie, with restricted access to Hugh Jackman fans below 17 years old.
"Logan" is set in the year 2029, and shows Hugh Jackman's character old and tired of the pains of the world. He has taken to drinking to blunt away his heartaches. But it's not all about him because he also takes care of another popular "X-Men" character, Professor X who is played here by Patrick Stewart.
This Friday's opening of "Logan" will show fans a different take on the mutant storyline, according to Washington Post. Director James Mangold, who collaborated with Hugh Jackman since the 2013 movie "The Wolverine", has reportedly been given a free hand in presenting the brutal truth about the character.
Suffice it to say that fans should leave their expectations behind when they watch "Logan" during opening day. Hugh Jackman learned the wisdom of putting an end to his "Wolverine" days. His fans should also learn to accept the mortality of "Logan".
