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Summary: A great movie and a wonderful start for more...
Review: How do you pack 30-some years of X-history into a 2-hour movie? How do you please the people and make the movie still loyal to the comic? This film played out like an honest movie than a superhero-action flick. I was very impressed with the acting despite the numerous characters fighting for air time. It was a good start to introduce the millions of people not familiar with the X-family and the next movies should have even more of their universe. The problems I had with the movie are my own. I would have liked to have seen more mutant cameos (Havok, Cable, etc...) and Gambit as a character. The 2nd should be more action packed and hopefully, we'll get more development.
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Summary: Now I know who they are...
Review: As someone who had nonchalantly ignored the presence of X-Men comics as I searched for my Star Wars, or Star Trek ones... I found this movie to be enlightening. A great introduction to those unfamiliar with the premise. I have a soft spot for Hugh Jackman (I saw him on stage in 'Sunset Boulevard' a couple of years ago), and the presence of Patrick Stewart was a bonus too! The story had enough humour, wit and "in-jokes" to keep me amused and a good balance of 'action' without overdoing it. I for one will be waiting anxiously for the sequel/s... and I may even start paying attention to the X-Men aisle of my comic shop too..
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Summary: A New Revival of a Dying Genre
Review: "The Matrix" gave birth to a new form of action filmmaking (wild camera angles, freeze frames, unique combat) and I have to admit that I enjoyed "The X-Men" enough to buy the DVD. One of the things that compeled me to buy it was that among the lack-luster superhero collection--Spawn, Batman & Robin--it is a movie that wasn't made for mass merchandising (let's face it, the comic books and toys were already out there waaaay before this movie was even a though in a studio wig's head). This movie was made to have fun, and this is what director Bryan Singer has given us--a good time at the movies. This is a movie that isn't afraid to make fun of itself, or take itself too serious. Singer made sure of this as the result: the actors gave a better performance, the effects were spectacular, and fans of the comic book were satisfied with it's results. On a personal note, I think Hugh Jackman is the hottest thing here--nothing says sex appeal like a hunky tough guy that's got razor sharp claws tearing out of his knuckles! Okay, I'm getting off track, but ladies, can you blame me? The DVD's features include deleted scenes you can access alone or as a second version of the film. It's got animated sequences--a sort of animated storyboard come to life! It also features a Fox Special, which is quite corny but very welcome. And, of course, Hugh Jackman's Screen Test--here he acts out a scene with Anna Paquin and you can see why he got the job. But the best part is a few segments from a Charlie Rose interview with the director. Here we get to see that Singer is going to be a filmmaker we will see more of (and God I hope he directs the next "X-Men" films) and one that will amaze us in the future.
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Summary: NOT BAD!
Review: THIS MOVIE WAS NOT BAD. IT SEEMS THAT ONLY WOLVERINE AND THE TONGUE GUY (SORRY, NOT AN AVID VIEWER) WERE THE ONLY TRUE WARRIORS. EVERYONE ELSE WAS SO VULNERABLE AND ONE DIMENSIONAL. NONETHELESS, EVEN WITH THAT, IT WAS A GOOD FILM. VERY WELL MADE IN RELATION TO THE TV SHOW. GOOD CAST, HALLE BERRY WAS VERY A VERY APPEALING STORM. I'D COMPARE THIS TO MORTAL KOMBAT. HOPEFULLY THE SEQUEL WILL BE BETTER THOUGH.
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Summary: Some aspects changed but good movie overall
Review: I have been an X-Men fan for many years and have collected many comics. I was estatic when I heard they were making a motion picture. During the film, I noted some of the changes from the original comic book, such as Storm not having an African accent, Wolverine and Sabertooth do not know each other, Rogue does not have a southern accent and she is a little too young. But these did not take away from the movie at all. The origins of the mutants aren't known (except for Magneto) but I assume there will be a sequel because Rogue doesn't have super strength and she does not fly. The center of attention is Rogue and I won't tell you why, see it for yourself. Geirich, creator of the mutant slaying Sentinels, is dead from the start and Senator Kelly is trying to get the Mutant Registration Act passed. Because of Kelly's and other normal humans feelings about mutants, Magneto has decided that a war is inevidable. With the help of Charles Xavier and his gifted students, mankind may have a chance to survive. But is that enough? The special effects were first rate and the acting fantastic. The film won't get any oscars but it's a great film to watch. Check it out.
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Summary: 80/20 Not sooo hot...
Review: This was an OK Movie. I was expecting a little better but ffrom 1-10 I'd give it a 7. Unless you're a die hard fan, it isn't a must see movie!
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Summary: Geez, what a typical and boring superhero B-movie.
Review: Ok, let's get our adrenaline down to normal. This movie had and gave none. I sat in my seat thinking, "This is a total bore. This movie offers nothing to my theatre-watching enjoyment, and I can't believe this movie was produced for so much money. The characters are silly. The plot was aweful. The acting non-existant, except for Sir McKellen and Mr. Picard. They stole their scenes. However, too much emphasis was placed by Mr. Singer on the action and the aweful plot of bash the bad guys. I understand this is a typical summer blockbuster movie, so plot is irrelevant and the fans want explosion and fighting. Fine, if that's what you want, then go for it. In any case, this movie stunk. The box office also proved my sentiments. It's NOT a blockbuster if a movie made less than $150 million. The gross is probably less than 50 million. That's aweful. Movie watchers stopped supporting this movie by the 4th week, if not earlier. This movie appeals to the comic book fan base. Not much else, I guess. There's plenty of X-men and Marvel goodies here , but for us normal folks who demand decent acting and a decent plot, this just doesn't deliver. I blame Mr. Singer for relying on special effects instead of the immense talents of Mckellen and Patrick Stewart. I guess he's working for the powerful hoards of X-Men fans.
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Summary: Who couldnt love it?
Review: This movie was fantastic. I had never seen X-Men before this, but after seeing the movie, I became hooked on the cartoon and comic, it has had such a profound impact on me. The actors they picked had astounding resemblences to Marvel's, and they catured the attitudes perfectly. After seeing it once, I went back to the cinema to see it again not 3 hours later, and found that it was as good then as it had been the previous time. X-Men is one of those movies that is good, no matter how many times you see it. Every time, you can pick up hidden jokes, mentions and cameos. The only thing that I now, after seeing the cartoon, find wrong with it, is that they melded together Beast and Jean Grey, and left out everyone's favourite Cajun, Gambit. However, I still give this movie 5 stars because it is just awesome. If you like sci-fi, you'll love this movie, regardless if you have been a Marvel fan for years, or not. And if this is the first time you see X-Men- well, I guarantee that from the moment it ends onward, you will be a devoted fan.
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Summary: The best film of 2000
Review: Wow...Wow. Unfortunately, I live in Australia, and X-Men has only been released on Rental. So no outtakes unfortunately. There's nothing I can say about this move that hasn't been said already. It's fantastic, and along with Batman and Superman it's one of the best superhero films ever made. My only nitpick (and it's a small one) is Michael Kamen's orchestral score. It's totally and utterly forgettable. Shouldn't superhero movies have exciting and thrilling soundtracks? I listened to the end credits, waiting for that rousing theme song...only to find there isn't one. I think Bryan Singer would be doing everybody a huge favour if he could get someone different to compose the music for the next film. Perhaps Alex Proyas would be a good choice, as his music for the trailers was fantastic. 5/5 stars. I hope that the Region 4 DVD has the same features.
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Summary: What is the point of a Demo DVD?!?!
Review: Please...explain WHY! The movie was mediocre, and that is being kind. So then why purchase something for "sound quality"? I have been subjected to "demos" by my friends. Fine, that's nice, DVD looks and sounds pretty. You don't have to sell me on it. Or is this a pissing contest - Look how great my things are. You must be jealous. I buy movies to watch movies...to enjoy movies...to appreciate movies. I do not buy movies that I know are bad movies just to show them off, to either my acquaintences or myself, or to prove that I have an entertainment system that meets expectations. I have a wonderful system. It is what I expected. I am also secure in my own being. I do not need to make others jealous, or use modern technology as a flimsy pretext to do so. I suggest that anyone looking to purchase a demo DVD ask themselves WHY s/he NEEDS a demo DVD. As for the movie: the plot was thin, the acting ham-handed, the effects convincing. Overall, it was diverting. I did not buy this DVD. I rented it. If you haven't seen this movie, then rent it. It is not worth $20. It is not worth the price of an adult admission to a movie theater. It is worth about $5. And please, do yourself and your so-called friends a favor, and think twice before acquiring this as a demo DVD for your library, which if you have multiple demo DVD's, is probably uselessly large anyway.
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