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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best Comic Book Movie Ever
Review: Comic book movies of the past (Captain America, Punisher, Spider-Man, and god forbid we mention the Fantastic Four one) have been, shall we say, dissapointing. We now have a remedy for that. Its' name is X-Men. I have to say that I am a pretty big fan of this comic and I was blown away by this film. I loved the little things that were shown in the film like the love triangle between Wolverine, Jean Grey, and Cyclops. There were numerous other little things as well. My favorite character in the movie would be Cyclops, portrayed by James Mardsen. He pulls off the stick in the mud character that Cyclops truly is. But the rest of the stellar cast brings every character to life. The best item about this movie is that the story was so true to the comic. And we have no one else to thank for this but Bryan Singer. He made every X-Fan's dream come true. The additional ten minutes of footage on the dvd really should have been included in the actual movie. It gives us glimpses of cameo appearances and other little things that would have added to the movie rather than take away from it. All in all, this is a definate must by for anyone who either loves the comic or just enjoys a good Sci-Fi movie with a good story.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: What a Relief!
Review: When I read in Premier Magazine that "X-Men" was going to the big screen live (as opposed to animation), I was hopeful, skeptical and worried. I liked the fact that Patrick Stewart was going to play Professor Xavier; I couldn't imagine anyone else, in fact.

But I'm Canadian. Like Wolverine. So I, like many other Canadians who also happen to love the X-Men, have a sort of personal interest in any changes that may be made to the Wolverine character--including going live.

Having stewed about this very fact for many months between magazine announcement and actual viewing, I found myself in a decidedly cynical attitude as the lights dimmed and the movie started.

I confess I didn't really pay a great deal of attention to the movie until Hugh Jackman came on screen. As they introduced the character of Wolverine I found myself thinking, O.K., not bad, not bad, certainly not horrible...

By the end of the movie I was in love. Hugh Jackman managed to convey the quintessential coolness that has always been Wolverine. I was so relieved! The rest of the cast wasn't too bad either; I was particularly impressed with Ian McKellen's portrayal of Magneto, since the comics display him as a powerfully built villain. McKellen was every bit as powerful as the comic character without the build; that, my friends, is acting.

Also impressive was Ray Park's Toad. I would have liked to have seen more of that character in the movie. The story of how Rogue got that streak of white in her hair was also good, and I thought Halle Berry did quite a good job with Storm.

I think it's pretty much a given that we will see more "X-Men" movies--several more, I hope. But the most important thing is that they got Wolverine right. Thank-you, Hollywood! This Canadian is grateful and relieved.

Incidentally, I feel anyone who enjoyed "The Matrix" or the Batman movies will really like this one.

Ciao.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: X-treme Entertainment
Review: This movie kept my eyes glued to the screen when I first saw it at the theater (openning night). All the characters were well done and brought to life by a well picked cast. All the actors fit their roles so well, you could almost believe they were accually the characters. Hugh Jackman did an excellent job as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart (like always) produces an excellent performance as Professor Xavier. I know there are some net pickers out there that are saying that the film wasn't true to the characters in the comics. Well, tough. There are going to be some compromises when you try to bring a comic book with character such as the X-Men to life on the big screen. Regardless of anything that was left out from the comics, I think this movie does fine with what it has. This movie is perfect for a starting point to what will hopefully be an X-Men saga if not a trilogy. Become one of the X-Men and get this must have movie.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Adaptation
Review: I loved this movie. The story was kept very simple and did not try to over explain itself or over work itself. A few things were left out or changed from the comics but ultimately they are changes I can live with. I am referring to things like Wolverine & Sabertooth not knowing each other that fact that Rouge and Jubilee were more or less morphed into one character. I loved the inside jokes (the students), the Easter Eggs on the DVD are great! Especially the outtake with an unexpected visitor. :) I won't spoil the surprise if you don't know, but all you have to do is go to the TV Spots part and highlight the rose and OK it or whatever, let 'er rip. I about busted a gut let me tell you. The other Easter Egg is the in the Art Gallery and displays artwork for characters not used in this movie, but perhaps the sequel. I can say enough about it, Patrick Stewart man, that's a whole conversation right there. He NAILED Professor X in my mind. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, in fact, I think all the actors pretty much nailed there characters. I think the reason I like it so much was like I said it was kept simple. They didn't try and do too much, and you weren't bombared with all this information that only really makes sense to fans like me. Outstanding!! I cannot WAIT for the sequel, Bryan Singer's back on board and as far as I know, all the actors have said yes to one. The seriousness is another factor. I mean, the story, for being so out there is treated very seriously. No goofy off the wall crap. Oh, BTW, the deleted scenes aren't all that, but they rarely are (hence why they were cut out of the film) but there is one between Jean Grey and Professor X while they're talking about Wolverine that I liked quite a bit. Still it didn't hurt the movie and kept the pace up. Rent this movie and then when you can't stand it BUY IT! I saw this movie on opening and day and was waiting for the DVD with baited breath and was not disappointed at all. If only Batman had been treated so well. . .yes, yes I know, DC vs Marvel but I hardly think that's an issue in this case.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: TEDDY GIVES THE DEAL ON X MEN
Review: X MEN, THIS SUMMER, WAS A PRETTY GOOD MOVIE,I ENJOYED IT, IT WASNT A TYPICAL ACTION MOVIE, IT HAS SOME HEART TO IT, HUGH JACKMAN WAS INCREDIBLE AS WOLVERINE, TRULY A GREAT ACTOR, HAS A GREAT DEAL OF SCREEN PRESCENCE, BUT I DID THINK THE ENDING COULD HAVE USED SOME MORE PUNCH TO IT, THE CLIMACTIC FIGHT WITH SABER TOOTH SHOULD HAVE BEEN LONGER,AND WHERE WAS WOLVERINES BERSERKER RAGE,IT WOULD HAVE ADDED AN EGDE TO TO FIGHT SEEN IF WOLVERINE LOST CONTROL ,AND FOUGHT SABER TOOTH WITH IT,THE FILM SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST TOUCHED ON IT, TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN HIS BERSERKER RAGE GO UP, LOOK OUT,WELL ALL IN ALL I DID REALLY LIKE X MEN, HEY I SAW IT THREE TIMES, EVEN WITH THE FEW FLAWS I SAW IN IT, I STILL REALLY THOUGHT IS WAS A PRETTY GOOD MOVIE, SO TILL NEXT YEAR , OR THE YEAR AFTER THAT, LETS GO A LILDEEPER IN OLE WOLVIES PSYCHY, TILL NEXT TIME FANS , ECXELCIOR

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: If you have a brain you'll go do somethin constructive.
Review: What a disapointment. I'm a fan of Singer and the X-Men books that I've been reading since I was ten and this movie is worse than "Batman & Robin". Absoulutely pitiful script introduces characters through coincidentile run-ins and tries to fill in plot for non-fans within five minutes of dialouge between Wolverine and Xavier. Dammnit Singer what happened to you, "The Usual Suspects" rocked than you do a horrilbe adaption of Apt Pupil and this. Betrayed, utterly betrayed. If it wasn't for awesome special effects I'd give this one.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: expecting more, but good enough
Review: because i had read/heard rumors about a second x-men dvd release with more extras planned for 2001, i was reluctant after i had preordered this dvd. i had expected alot of goodies for this dvd, a few were fulfilled, but i'm now awaiting the second release.

for this edition, the sound/video transfer are great! the inclusion of the trailers/tv spots were a nice touch, and the deleted scenes were good, but didnt reveal alot of what was REALLY cut from the film. i wish there were commentaries for the deleted scenes.

the featureatte was nothing special since this was what was shown on tv and most ppl i would assume have already seen it. it was a nice extra touch to include though.

the excerpts from singer form the "rose show" were too short. i wish they could have included the entire hour interview. i am not sure why they cut it.

it was interesting to see jackman's screen test, but it didnt really reveal anything more than just a test that was put there for hugh jackman fans.

lots of photos in the still gallery, but none of rogue and missing a few other characters. some images seems to repeat, although i did like the slideshow running itself.

the dvd menus are slow in transitioning from one menu to another though, this is annoying when u want to skip around. i also liked the extra touch of the easter eggs! overall, a great dvd if u're a fan or not of the comic book or movie.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: X-Men... True to the comic book... Enjoyable for everyone...
Review: I watched the DVD in the comfort of my home along with my wife. I was fairly familiar with the comic book series, but my wife barely even knew what a mutant is.

The good news is that Director Singer does a masterful job of delicating choosing his "juicy bits" from the comic book series and constructing a movie which is enjoyable whether you're like me... or my wife.

The only fault I can find is that Singer leaves us with a cliff-hanger of Empire Strikes Back proportions which leaves the casual view feeling unsatisfied... or like they only got half a movie. Of course, the cliff-hanger does leave the promise of a sequel and, again, Singer carefully alluding to many different plots he might address in an upcoming film.

Overall, a seriously pleasing popcorn flick.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: It's what I expected..
Review: Take this movie for what it is; a cartoon done with actors and technology. It's supposed to be fun, have lots of action, and cool special effects. I think they pulled it off really well. Don't get this expecting Dances with wolves, but count on more then batman.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN
Review: THIS MOVIE RULES IT IS JUST THE BEST TONS OF ACTION TONS OF FUN IT WILL KEEP YOU AT THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT


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