Once upon a time, characters from different movieshanging out and teaming upseemed like a pretty neat idea.

And while it still can be, over the years, the prospect has graduallylost its shine.

You want the movie to work on an emotional level.

Hugh Jackman as Logan (dying) in Logan (2017).

Hugh Jackman as Logan (dying) in Logan (2017).© 20th Century Fox/Marvel

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