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Summary: Marvel and 20th Century Fox= Great Movies.
Review: Although Spider-Man and the Hulk were successful as movies, X-Men has had a special place in that both Marvel and 20th Century Fox agreed very early on how to do these movies, and to do them in both an entertaining and thought provoking way. These films work both in casting and production. There is action along the way, but it's the charecters that you care for and want to feel for. I think it makes for good movies, Marvel has a great library of characters and Fox has the production resources to make great movies out of them. I hear the two of them are on the verge of making an annoucement on which projects they will be doing together next and I think we will all be in for some great movies to look forward too next.
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Summary: Faults fixed, crowds entertained.
Review: As a huge fan of the X-Books, I have to say I was more than a little disappointed with the first X-Movie. Almost sixty years of character development and complicated plots can't be squashed into such a short film, I thought, and I was right. I thought the first X-Movie, while very nicely produced & directed, lacked the appeal that has made the comic-book characters such an unassailable insstitution for over half a century.When I saw the second movie, I was happily blown away by the sheer OTT spectacle of it all - longer, more comlicated and better fleshed-out than the first - we now see more depth to characters like Mystique and professor X - and the plotline benefits hugely from some nice detail. It's a nice touch to see so many complicated comicbook storylines tie into one here - The X-Men and magneto uniting against Stryker to fight a common battle - and Sir Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart do wonderful things with their characters. Excellent performances too from Famke Janssen as jean Grey and Rebecca Romjin-Stamos as Mystique - a character whose potential for coolness was severely overlooked in the first movie gets some wonderful sequences in this remarkable sequel. The visuals are truly amazing, too. From the first scene starring Nightcrawler to Wolverine's beautifully-choreographed battle with Deathstrike, the whole movie sparkles like the Hope Diamond on speed. On the whole this X2 box-set is a great idea, and a nice touch for people who, like me, weren't impressed enough with the first movie to actually go and buy it. The special features for both movies are excellent, some of the best I've ever seen, and I'm happy to say that I can recommend this thoroughly.
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Summary: X-cellent to the max, dude!
Review: Both of these movies are great. I'm getting a hint of X3: Pheonix Rising.
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Summary: Great Movies... Bad Package Idea
Review: Both X-Men and X2 are incredible movies. I would highly reccommend both to anyone who enjoys superhero movies. However, the DVD release once again sets out to oversell to its loyal fans. When X-Men was released, every fan went out and bought it. The release of X-Men 1.5 was rude. It should have been released in the beginning so that fans could have bought the better one, rather being forced to buy 2. Now this 2 pack comes out. It looks great, but when X-3 comes out, what are they going to do a make a 3 pack? They are over marketing to make an extra buck. Movies 5 stars. Marketing 1 star. Overall 3 stars.
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Summary: XMEN: The Appeal
Review: I am not a fan of the comic, but I'm familiar with it. I do however love these two movies. I love how the second one stands somewhat alone and is a great set up for Pheonix (which i hope is a seperate movie but if they make it an xmen I'll get over it). I didn't want to see the movie in theaters because I'm not in love with the comic but the first time i saw the first movie i fell in love. I was afraid the second would disappoint me because most sequels are disappointing. I still saw the first showing in my local theater. I was not disappointed and I don't think I'll be disappointed in the Pheonix.
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Summary: It's a bit too much.....
Review: I do not see the point of releasing two movies in one disk set, when more will be made in the future and they will only have to add on to the existing DVD disk set. It makes no sense. It's like computer software, just when you get used too it, you have to update the software, aka Rippoff.
If you don't mind the packaging however, 20th Century Fox seems to be the movie studio that wants to do the most business with Marvel. The success of the X-Men films has already opened up other new movie deals. I would not be surprised if 20th Century Fox ends up doing 90% of the total movie projects that Marvel wants to do in the next few years.
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Summary: X-Men2 is X-tremely X-Cellent
Review: I enjoyed the story line. I was not bored for an instant. I thought they did a good job on character development. Many movies portray people as all good or all bad. Here, I saw the "good" people do things I don't like, and the "bad" people doing admirable deeds. Then there were the characters who were afraid, doing what they could to protect their way of life. Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry were perfect for their roles (as in the first movie). I think the movie makes much more sense if you've seen X-Men 1. In fact, it had been so long since I'd seen the first movie that I should have watched it again first. I highly recommend X-Men United (X2)to anyone who enjoyed X-Men. This is an unusually good sequel. I thought the visual quality could have been a little clearer. However, the DTS sound blew me away. (I watched a couple scenes in Dolby Digital 5.1. That was also awesome!) There was a chase scene where the sound... but I don't want to spoil it for anyone! Although X-Men (1.5) is included in this box set, this review is only for the new material, X-Men United (X2). People have a good point when they say that Fox has done us dirty by having so many releases. The price is right on this one though, only a few dollars more than X-Men2 alone. Great price for four discs, I've paid this much for two discs before.
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Summary: X-Men2 is X-tremely X-Cellent
Review: I enjoyed the story line. I was not bored for an instant. I thought they did a good job on character development. Many movies portray people as all good or all bad. Here, I saw the "good" people do things I don't like, and the "bad" people doing admirable deeds. Then there were the characters who were afraid, doing what they could to protect their way of life. Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry were perfect for their roles (as in the first movie). I think the movie makes much more sense if you've seen X-Men 1. In fact, it had been so long since I'd seen the first movie that I should have watched it again first. I highly recommend X-Men United (X2)to anyone who enjoyed X-Men. This is an unusually good sequel. I thought the visual quality could have been a little clearer. However, the DTS sound blew me away. (I watched a couple scenes in Dolby Digital 5.1. That was also awesome!) There was a chase scene where the sound... but I don't want to spoil it for anyone! Although X-Men (1.5) is included in this box set, this review is only for the new material, X-Men United (X2). People have a good point when they say that Fox has done us dirty by having so many releases. The price is right on this one though, only a few dollars more than X-Men2 alone. Great price for four discs, I've paid this much for two discs before.
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Summary: Most discs will be scratched.
Review: I give this movie 5 stars. Only because of the movie.
The movie was awesome and this is a must buy collection.
But, do not order online, because you may have to return it.
The Full screen and widescreen dvds are bundled together with
a highly scratchable plastic notch thin holders, (in the middle).
I purchased this at wal-mart and found my self in the return line
for 45 minutes, while the customer service rep was helping me
switch out non-scratched discs. Remember, that movies are non-refundable and can only be replaced by the same movie.
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Summary: Why the box set?
Review: I like box sets and all, but why bother when you know there is another movie in the series comming? Just another way to cash in on DVD suckors? Do yourself a favor and just buy the DVDs seperate so your poor X3 dvd doesn't have to sit alone on the shelf :) But as for the movies themselves, both rock and are the most true to their original comic roots out of all the comic rage movies out lately.
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