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Summary: X-Men marks the spot!
Review: I read a few X-Men comics over 30 years ago when I was a kid so I don't really call myself a true fan (my favorite fictional characters when I was a kid were Batman, The Shadow, & Doc Savage). I will say though that this movie was an entertaining experience for all. The message of human tolerance tied into a fantasy/sci-fi genre story is great. The idea that everyone should have inalienable human rights is something that can never be said enough times, even in this new century. Get ready for what will be the next big film franchise.
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Summary: Finally
Review: As a long time fan of comics, I always look forward to the films with some trepidation. Like any written story that has acquired a huge fan base, a worthy transfer to the screen is difficult to say the least, more so when the players of the story are given visual characterization as in the comic's medium. If the face doesn't match the comic version the actor has to try doubly hard to win over the fan. In the case of the X-Men, casting has hit the target bull's eye, leaving the actors the luxury of being able to slip into the roles like an old coat. Transition from the page is smooth as silk so the comic fan can take in the film as they would any issue of the mag. But what of the non-fan? Is the film worth seeing? YOU BET, if you like fast-paced action, special effects, and a 'good vs. bad guys' storyline, with a deeper underlying character play that is almost submerged by the action, X-Men will not disappoint. Be warned though, at the end you will be wanting more!
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Summary: Really good movie!!
Review: This movie is really good. It has a lot of really good action in it and i'm no fan of the comic books but i really liked it. The DVD looks like it is gonna be good too!!
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Summary: Makes me want to read the comics
Review: First, I must say that it's kind of funny how many "reviews of the DVD" there are before it even came out. Still, like everyone else, I want to have my say about the movie, even before seeing the DVD.I'm not a fan of the comics, in the sense of knowing them well and buying them. I might have bought a couple, and watched a few episodes of the animated series. What I saw I liked, but it was some time ago, and when I came to see this movie, I was missing a lot of stuff, even basic stuff, like what Rogue's power is. But I knew enough to know who most of the characters were. The movie, IMO, was meant mainly as an exposition to next ones. It looked like this, although this feeling wasn't as strong as I got when I saw Spawn. There was still enough of a story and conclusion here. I liked it that it's not a special effect movie. Yes, there are great special effects, but they are so well integrated, that they just look natural. The only time I felt an effect was a little forced was when Jean Gray shows her telekinesis power when she's working on wolverine. But generally the effects were so well done, that they did their job of fleshing an impossible world without drawing attention to themselves, and there was enough story to keep you engaged and not thinking of them (unlike, for example, Star Wars Episode 1). What I really liked about this movie is that it's deep and interesting enough. It goes way beyond just action, or even character interaction (which is also done pretty well). The initial scene, with Magneto's parents being taken to be cremated by the Nazis was pretty strong, IMO (a friend I saw the movie with thought it was a bit too much to put a reference to the holocaust in a blockbuster movie, but I disagree). It puts in an interesting light the attempts to have mutations "licensed", and allows some understanding of Magneto. The idea of the character of Rogue is great. A girl who can't touch anyone - that's true agony. And then there's Wolverine with his lost memories. This really has the making of a great story, which is why, as the title says, it makes me interested in reading more about these characters. The film also does well in capturing the sexy spirit of many current comics. Famke Janssen and Halle Berry are certainly very attractive women, as is Rebecca Romjin-Stamos. I guess that the men are not bad looking, either, but I'm not the best judge of that. I did feel that both Magneto and Storm were a little, well, smaller than I imagined them from my previous encounters with the X-Men series. But that wasn't a real problem for me. That about sums it up. The main reason I don't give this movie 5 stars is because it was an introductory movie. If the second movie manages to keep to the standards set by this one, then it should be great.
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Summary: Xmen Rocks
Review: Xmen the movie rocked. I loved his movie. All the actors were perfect for the characters they portrayed. The special FX were also great. Im looking forward to part 2 of Xmen. As for this DVD if you like Xmen...buy this, if your a superherofan...buy this, if you like good movies...buy this. There wasnt a dull or boring part in this movi at all.
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Summary: Up There With Batman
Review: I went into this film not expecting much, because I always disliked X-Men, and comics in general (conversely, my date was also not expecting much because he WAS an X-Men fan and didn't think they'd get it right). Boy, was I surprised. What a terrific, entertaining film - amazing that it was done for under $80 million. It basically centers around the "core" group of the most known X-Men, the ones that were featured in the cartoon series. Hugh Jackman is excellent as Wolverine, displaying a lot of depth that another actor might not have given such a complex character. The relationship between Wolverine and teenage Rogue (Anna Paquin) is interesting; it's not quite romantic but it's not quite platonic either. Director Bryan Singer has great visual flair and it shines in this film. The FX are a little limited but you get so lulled into the film that you believe even the most "off" of the FX. My only disappointment was in some of the peripheral characters: I think Storm, Jane Grey, and Cyclops could've been given a little more to do; alternately, adding more plot for them could've muddled the film. It's a small gripe. If you like action, see this film. But even if you don't like action films, you will find something to entertain you in X-Men. A true crowd pleaser and an interesting film to boot.
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Summary: Undeniably the best comic to film transfer ever , epic.
Review: When director Brian Singer did The Usual Suspects he changed the way thrillers were made.Now let me tell you when he tackled X-Men he definately tackled it and then some giving it his touch his wizardry to make this by far the best comic to film transfer ever made.The movie starts with a man named Xavier who in an earlier scene was with a man named Magneto in the Jewish Holocaust former friend but now clouded by a diffrence in veiws of the world , Magneto's objective is to rid the planet of every human life form.But Xavier's wish is to help the humans to realize the potential in accepting one another and living in peace.But in a world where the face of evil can lurke anywhere is there hope of peace from the face of magneto's wraith there is Xavier who is played brillantly by Patrick Stewart has formed an alliance of war torn mutants who have been anything but accepted by humans each mutant has a gift certain powers that if controlled can be used for good purposes but when an alienated teenager by the name of Rouge and a war torn bad boy named Wolverine played by newcomer , Hugh Jackman who does an exceptional acting job it makes the road for Xavier all the more harder.When Wolverine is shyed into Xaviers allience , Wolverene is more then not willing to see the good in the cause till he finds out that there are , more like him Dr. who has telikenetic powers ,Cyclops who has a fusion ray in his helmet and storm who has the ability to control weather , but Magneto also has mutants of his own Sabertooth , Toad , and the beautiful but dangerous Mystique but when Magneto's plan involves using Rouge as a shild for his experiment Wolverene who has a friendship bond to Rouge decideds to join the X-MEN to fight Magneto's ploit but it will not be easy for the X-MEN, in this incredible and film worthy adaption to the legendary comic book , great acting and an epic storyline push this to be one of the best films of 2000 , worth while options and a great storyline this is a must for any action fan and you even don't even have to be a fan of the comic to see this movie.A great film the entire family will love alot of great morals in this see again film.
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Summary: Hey, im not a big x man fan, but this was a really cool movi
Review: This movie was pretty darn cool.I think the actors were pretty much fit for the roles in this one.It starts off with everybodys favorite superheroe(im a spiderman person myself:))doing underground fighting for money.He runs into a fellow mutant girl is cold to her at first and, blah blah blah,you know what happens.Sure the whole Manly wolverine bonding with some little shy depressed girl sounds cheesy(and sort of is) It's not bad at all once the movie develops.Anyways,wolvie is brought into the mutant academy, he hates it at first, then starts to like it.I say no more of the story line.Now, the special effects were really,really cool.And back to acting for a moment, wolverine really acts like you think he would given the attitude marvel has developed.Also, they find room for humor in an action movie like this, and hey!,Its actually funny!Now this movie wont get 5 stars from me for one reason,WHERE IS GAMBIT?!Is he using the restroom?out playing cards with his cajun buddies?At an autograph session?I dont know.However, he will to my knowledge be in x men to.This was a good superheroe movie.get this, especially if your the slightest bit of an x men fan or love the comics.
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Summary: Awesome Feature Filled DVD, and in such quick production too
Review: Not only was the brilliant production of the movie done under a short time but so was the dvd...can you believe it's already coming now..anyhow. the blacks and cinematography of tom siegel should be great especially with the beautiful 5.1 dolby digital surround sound..for more info on this talented director, bryan singer. visit this awesome website. it has pictures, and dvd details in grand form www.bryansingerfanpage.com
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Summary: X- Men
Review: They are mutants, genetically gifted human beings - the world's newest and most persecuted minority group. Amidst an increasing climate of fear and bigotry, one enlightened individual, Professor Charles Xavier, has founded a school and safe haven for these powerful outcasts XMEN Cyclops. Jean Grey. Storm. They are the children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers: Cyclops' (James Marsden) eyes release an energy beam that can rip holes through mountains; Jean Grey's (Famke Janssen) strength is both telekinetic and telepathic; and Storm (Halle Berry) can manipulate all forms of weather. In a world increasingly filled with hatred and prejudice, they are scientific oddities ... freaks of nature ... outcasts who are feared and loathed by those who cannot accept their differences. Their detractors include U.S. Senator Robert Kelly (Bruce Davison), a McCarthyesque politico whose legislation is designed to "expose the dangers" of mutants. Yet despite society's pervasive ignorance, Cyclops, Jean, Storm and thousands like them survive. Under the tutelage of Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), the world's most powerful telepath, these "gifted" students have learned to control and direct their respective powers for the greater good of mankind. They fight to protect a world that fears them.
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