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Summary: X-Men Personified
Review: I want to say that I don't think they could have picked anyone better to be Wolverine in the X-Men movie. If you look at Hugh decked out as Wolverine, he actually is Wolverine personified, as was Chris Reeves when he portrayed Superman in the Superman movies. I think that with Hugh bringing Wolverine to life in the X-Men movie, it's going to have a great impact on the way he (Wolverine) is portrayed in the comic books, because now we have all got a grasp on the actual physically human side of wolverine that a drawing cannot give. The portraial of all of the X-men was everything that I hoped it would be. I was a bit skeptical about there being mad a live-action X-Men movie, because of the amount of difficulty that their powers and basically the marvel universe would be to make into a live-action movie, but it met my approval very much.
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Summary: X-Men the Movie
Review: This is a great movie that really chronicles the beginnings of Rogue, Wolverine and Magneto more than any of the other characters. It stays relatively true to the X-Men of the comics with some license taken here and there. I'm only disappointed with the amount of language and inappropriate things in it. For this reason, I only gave it four stars. I don't think it would be appropriate for younger kids to see it. There is also a lot of violence that is a little extreme for younger viewers. I would highly recommend this movie, however, to the adult and older teen age groups. The visual effects were spectacular and Patrick Stewert is the perfect Prof. X. It is set up perfectly for a sequel. Watch it and enjoy it.
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Summary: Abridged review
Review: Hollywood movies that mix science fiction and evolution are certainly not new. For example, "Planet of the Apes" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" in the 1960s quickly come to mind. Such popular films--joined by the more-recent "Jurassic Park" movies-- demonstrate how evolutionary thinking has found itself well outside the academic arena and inside popular culture. (complete review available - http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2/4347news7-21-2000.asp )
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Summary: X-Men: Great Flick
Review: Like most I was skeptical about how good this movie was going to be. After seeing such fare as Superman IV, Captain America, or Batman & Robin (shudder), I was probably not alone in this feeling. After seeing the movie, my opinion changed greatly. Nine times out of ten, a movie adapted from a comic book will be almost painful to watch. This flick, however, will eventually enter the Halls of Great Comic Adaptions, alongside The first Superman (1979) and Batman (1989) movies. If you do not watch this movie, you are only depriving yourself of a great movie experience.
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Summary: "You'd prefer maybe yellow spandex?"
Review: The best inside joke of the entire movie right there. It's genius. I saw this three times during the flight from Miami to Vienna (possible with Lauda Air, my new fave airline), once without sound, and I still loved it. What can I say? Genius. The action really begins in some remote area of northern Alberta, where we meet the two real focuses of the movie- the teenage Rogue (a mutant with the uncontrollable ability to drain the energy of others) and the brooding Wolverine, whose skeleton is made up of a near-indestructable metal called adamantine (or some such word). Then the bad guys show up and the party starts. Heartstopping action all the way through. The only beef I have about this film (besides the length, which was short- *sequel, sequel, sequel*) is the fried toad line (others who have seen the movie will know what I'm talking about). It was supposed to be menacing, but really it added a cheese factor to the entire movie which I'd ignored until then. All in all, a brilliant film, with an especially brilliant portrayal of Wolverine by Hugh Jackman.
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Summary: a great beginning to the mighty marvel movie franchise
Review: this is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of what creative talents in the comic industry as well as the movie industry can create if they do it right(remember 'Men In Black?' that's one too). X-Men manages to welcome people who have never read the comic wholeheartedly into the marvel universe, while staying true to the die-hard fans. in short, the story is great, the visuals and music are astounding, and it was meant to be seen in DVD. oh, and by the way, the DVD contains never before seen footage from the movie, one containing Spider Man. if you haven't seen this yet in the theaters, you don't know what you are missing. and if you have, then you must know how much of a must-have item this is.
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Summary: Another Movie ----> DVD Review
Review: Okay, since this is only the 14th, it's obvious I haven't seen the DVD, but the movie is great. Don't let movies like Batman and Robin (arguably the worst movie ever) fool you. This is a really good super hero movie, featuring a director that actually knows his stuff. Hugh Jackman does a great job as wolverine, and you'll probably not even notice his accent (yeah, he does have one!). Fans of Episode 1 will also notice that Ray Park plays Toad, and although he doesn't do a lot of the moves he did in EP1 it's still awesome to watch him do what little he does. Great one-liners, nice actor/actress chemistry, and a storyline that manages to avoid being corny make this a great DVD to buy.
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Summary: True to the comic, True to the fans
Review: After witnessing comic-based abominations like "Batman and Robin", fans should be well-pleased with Bryan Singer's near-flawless presentation of one of the greatest comic books of all time. "X-Men" depicts the struggle of a small group of mutants, who must defend a world that hates and fears them. The main story focuses on two of the mutants in particular - Rogue and Wolverine. Brilliant performances by a very talented cast, including U.S. movie rookie Hugh Jackman, make X-men one of the best film adaptations since the original "Batman". While it's not likely to win any Oscars, it is entertaining enough to be worth adding to your DVD collection.
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Summary: Can't wait for the neXt movie!
Review: This film used some of the best effects I've ever seen, which really added to it's believability in a real-life format. It's a film for adults more than children, but certainly both audiences will love it. The depth of storyline and character development was well-planned and the ending is left wide open for a sequel. Honestly, I believe a lot of people will be wanting a sequel for this one, especially after having seen the audience reaction to it in England (where I happened to watch it for the first time). As an English major, I found the storyline entriguingly original and well thought out. The actors proved their determination to get into character and the special effects helped to pull the audience into this world. I can't wait for the DVD!
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Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable movie
Review: I must say this first: I have never in my life read an X-Men comic book. Having said that, I had a great time watching this movie. It was deeper than I expected; instead of being merely a series of special effects-laden mutant-versus-mutant battles (though, needless to say, there are plenty of those), the storyline is really quite involving and thoughtful, the acting is superb (Jackman rocks the house), and when it gets down to the electrifying action, you won't be dissapointed. My only complaint here is that the movie is too short; it leaves plenty of room for the inevitable sequel(s). I'm getting impatient, too...
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