Logan (2017)

Logan poster

Logan (2017)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film leans left due to its central critique of corporate exploitation and unethical scientific practices, coupled with the systemic persecution of a marginalized group (mutants) and the portrayal of child refugees seeking a safe haven from an oppressive system.

Logan features a cast that includes some diversity, but it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on the struggles of its main characters without critically portraying traditional identities or making explicit DEI critiques central to its themes.

Secondary

The film prominently features Laura Kinney (X-23), a young mutant with adamantium claws and enhanced physical abilities. She repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male Transigen soldiers and operatives throughout the movie.

The film portrays the Christian Munson family with respect and sympathy, depicting their faith as a source of their compassion and hospitality. Their virtues are highlighted, and the narrative aligns with their moral uprightness.

Logan does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's focus is on themes of family, sacrifice, and the struggle of mutants, without incorporating specific LGBTQ+ representation or storylines.

The film "Logan" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the struggles of mutants, particularly Logan, Professor X, and Laura, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.

Logan features established characters whose on-screen genders align with their canonical portrayals. New characters introduced in the film, such as Laura (X-23), are not gender-swapped versions of previously established characters from the source material.

All major and legacy characters in Logan, including Wolverine, Professor X, and X-23, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established canonical depictions in the source material and previous film installments. No instances of a race swap were identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
8.1
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

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9.3
Metacritic logo
7.7

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