The hype surrounding the comic book movie “Logan” has not completely died down yet, with many people still praising how the story of the original X-Men (of the films) was beautifully – and tragically – concluded.
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However, Logan was not your “normal” comic book movie, and it was apparent from the opening minutes of the film. While most of the comic book or superhero movies that did well in the box office and were critically acclaimed catered to fans of all ages, Logan departed from that tried-and-tested formula. It was given an R-rating, and director James Mangold and the producers used the violence, profanity, and a dark and mature plot to its full potential.
Instead of being forced to create a film that needs to be accepted by the masses, Mangold said that the R-rating allowed them to understand better their audience, and it is obvious that the target audience responded well to it.
Logan actually benefited from the success of another R-rated comic book movie released in 2016, “Deadpool.” The studio 20th Century Fox understood that they could not produce a Deadpool movie that is faithful to its source material with a friendlier rating. What resulted was the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time that received various awards and nominations, and the go-signal for studios to release similarly rated comic book movies.
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Joe Cianciotto here, an architect working mainly in the Bay Area. I am also a movie buff who enjoys a diverse selection of genres that include comic book films, classics, indie films, and more. Visit this website for similar articles.
