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Summary: Unexpectedly, the first good superhero movie in a long time
Review: This was a much better movie than most moviegoers expected, following a series of superhero movies about as enjoyable as a root canal. Bryan Singer does a superb job of directing. The script is well-done and very polished - barring a few lines that fall flat, such as Storm's quip about toads and lightning. While I question some of the casting decisions (bad-boy James Marsden as Scott/Cyclops, the quintessential Boy Scout?), the acting was also uniformly excellent, especially Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine. The special effects are seamlessly integrated, making each character's mutant powers seem both supernatural and utterly believable, and look especially good on DVD.Now for the DVD itself. The deleted scenes are nice, although most of them were taken out for good reason, as they're just expanded versions of scenes that stayed in the movie. I do like the special option that lets you watch the movie with the deleted scenes spliced in, though...this is a feature that more DVDs should have. The video and audio quality is good, and the extras are interesting and worth a look (I liked the enjoyably hokey "Mutant Watch" documentary). Definitely a DVD worth buying!
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Summary: Saw this on HBO but. . .
Review: I was a fan of the old "X-Men" series on FOX, so I'm not a total
rookie with the series. It seems to me that the movie was for all intents and purposes a two-character film, with Rogue and Wolverine taking center stage(and doing quite well at it). There were a few missing elements (If I remember correctly Mystique is Rogue's Mother!), but the action was tight and fast. I hope the sequel irons some of these loose ends out--and gets everyone's favorite Cajun, Gambit, on board!
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Summary: Excelent Movie,different Story...
Review: X-men is one of the best known comic books here in the US,excelent storyline and character development.Now,how can you adapt such an extensive story into a 120 min. movie?...well,it's kinda hard to do it but they actually did it.Although the story suffered a lot of changes which also affected the character development as well. Now,about the technology used in the movie,it's just great.The sound effects are so good.I also felt in love with Mistique's costume,it was so creative(it really was pretty good).The music was the least thing that I liked from the movie,I mean,couldn't they at least have one vocal singing song to give more exciment to the movie?.Although the story changing was like the biggest mistake in this movie,it still make it cool for people who are newbies into the x-men world.I recommend everyone to buy the DVD version.A 10 minutes footage had been added to the DVD and it has a lot of extras.Now,why did I gave this movie only 4 stars? Well,although the story seen to go a little slow and it concentrate more in some characters leaving many other important characters out,it still makes its point.The story has a message,a world were humans and mutants can live in peace and in my opinion I think the story fullfiled that part.
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Summary: Yeah, but did you see...
Review: As an X-Men fan, I liked the fact that they finally hit the big-screen (Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart ROCK!). As a movie fan, I applaud Bryan Singer for concentrating on the criss-crossing relationships between the characters (though I wish Storm had gotten more screen time). And as a DVD fan, I hope a "specialer" edition comes out with director commentary, but it's fine. The "Making Of" and screen test are nice touches.
But, what about the "easter eggs"? I won't give away what you'll see, but look closely on the trailers and still gallery menus. The ice rose and Wolvie's dog tags... Hmmm...
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Summary: Stylish, but too short and lacking in emotion...
Review: This movie, quite frankly, was a disappointment. It had great actors (Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart), a halfway decent plot and good special effects. So what's my problem? I didn't actually CARE about any of the characters...It fails on the gut level. Part of the problem is that the movie is very short, so there is no room for real character development. I'm comparing this movie to the Michael Keaton Batman flicks. Now THAT's how you turn a comic book into a movie! This is closer to Batman Returns (which I give 2 stars) than to Batman (5 stars). Rent, don't buy. (I unfortunately bought the DVD without having seen the flick. Wanna buy mine?)
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Summary: I WISH I HAD MUTANT POWERS
Review: I have always been a fan of the X-MEN; and the movie made me a bigger fan. The only disappointing points in the film were: Rogue-a teenager? and no Jubilee! Other than that, the movie was fantastic. My favorite mutant, aside from Jubliee, is Storm (played beautifully by the stunning Halle Berry) the mutant with the ability to control mother nature. My favorite scenes are the train station scene and the battle inside the Statue of Liberty. When Sabretooth thinks he has defeated Storm by grabbing her throat and slamming her against the window, she turns the tables on him and kicks his [butt]. She summons the fierce lightening and blows him back threw a concrete wall. WAY TO GO! The other scene which is almost haunting is when she is fighting Toad and he kicks her down an elevator shaft (notice how he does his Darth Maul move afterwards, hence Toad is played by Ray Park). Then all of a sudden the doors to the elevator start to shake and glow with lightening. Then the doors blow open and the STORM ARISES out of the shaft. See the movie and find out what happens.
I would not have picked a better person to play Professor X than Patrick Stewart. He is an amazing actor. Another mistake was Ian McKellan playing Magneto. It looked like my grandfather was in the film. They could have expanded Cyclops and Jean Grey a little more. I have never been a fan of Wolverine, until this movie. Hugh Jackman gave his character a whole new dimension. I love Wolverine. I can't wait until the next movie. I hope we see more of Storm, Jubilee, (rumored) Gambit and Jean Grey.
eXcellent movie!!!!!!!!
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Summary: The Movie Freak is Right Here!
Review: This movie is awesome!
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Summary: Good, but far from great
Review: Everyone praises this movie like it's one of the best movies of all time well it's not. Actually if I wasn't such a big X-Men fan in general I would of gave this movie only 2 stars. I would of really enjoyed watching more intense gripping fighting scenes. After the Matrix came out the posibilities of making a mind blowing action scene is endless. You have the most angry, destructive, comic book character (besides the Hulk) in Wolverine how could you not take advantage of that. Wolverine and Sabertooth went to wars together yet in this movie they had a sorry stupid battle. Why? Want to see a truly great comic book movie buy "Blade" or "Spawn" and wait a couple of years hopefully they would get it right with "X-men 2"
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Summary: The Blockbuster Is Here!
Review: X-Men is a great movie to have on DVD. It's comic-book base, cast, and director is great. First, you have the X-Men, which rules the Marvel world with its great comics, cards and tv-show. Second, you have a great, one-of-a-kind director, Bryan Singer ("The Usual Suspects"). Third, you have an all-star cast!! Hugh Jackman ("Someone Like You", "Swordfish") plays Logan (Wolverine), a mutant with the power of atimantium claws coming out of his fists. Wolverine is a traveler who gets guided to a place where mutants are regulars lead by Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart, "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Conspiracy Theory"). You also have Cyclops (Scott Summers, James Marsden, "Disturbing Behavior", "Gossip", "Sugar and Spice") who has the power of a laser beam coming out of his eyes and Storm (Ororo Munroe, Halle Berry, "Baps", "Swordfish")Anna Paquin ("Fly Away Home") ignites the screen also as Rogue (Marie) who discovered that she has very a sensitive touch. Famke Janssen plays Dr. Jean Grey whos boyfriend is Scott Summers. She had the power of telepathy and telekinetics (the same as Xavier). All the X-Men gather to fight the evil Magento (Ian McKellen, "Gods and Monsters"). Magneto plans to change the form of humans into mutants by powering a large device on the Statue of Liberty to spread upong the inside of New York City. Magneto has Sabertooth (Tyler Mane), Toad (Ray Park, "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace") and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos). Bruce Davison ("crazy/beautiful") plays Senator Kelly who believes in abolishing mutants. Matthew Sharp plays Henry Gyrich and there are some X-Men who don't have starring roles in this film, but probably will have soon. Here are some: Jubilee, Shadowcat, Pyro, Iceman, the Blob, and the Vanisher all appear in "X-Men" as well. This film is great and wonderfully acted. The script is superb and the directing is top-notch. "X-Men" brings you everything and more. The special effects are incredible and the illuminating plot is definently an A+. "X-Men" is a blockbuster hit and 20th Century Fox was the perfect company for it. Finally, the Blockbuster is here. Of course, we are all anticipating the 2002 release of "X-Men 2" also being directed by Bryan Singer. For now, enjoy the action and adventure of "X-Men".
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Summary: Not bad at all
Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this film. Comic books usually don't translate well to the screen ("Superman" springs to mind as a success; I still wonder about "Batman," though). Most, but not all, of the action scenes are well done. Hugh Jackman looks astonishingly like a young Clint Eastwood, only more feral, and Patrick Stewart shows that he can do more than play Captain Picard. Halle Berry still can't act, unfortunately. Altogether a very watchable action flick.
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