Genius casting & Jackman's performance gets a 10!

Rating: 10/10 (17 August 2000)

I wasn't expecting much out of another "comic book" movie. Afterall, Batman has become a tired cliche with me after the first film. I was a passing fan of the X-Men comics with Wolverine as my favorite X-Man.
I must tell you that when leaving the theatre that night, I knew I had seen one of the best sci-fi/drama/action movies of 2000. How? My eyes were hurting from bulging out I was so intensely staring at the film! With the "wonder from down under", Hugh Jackman as Logan, I was visibly shaken and stirred by his powerful performance! Anna Paquin definitely accentuated this genius cast ensemble! It was wonderful to see how she has grown as an actress and as a beautiful young woman since The Piano. And the perfect touch...Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen as the two mutant adversaries, they brought class to this film.
I am already anticipating the sequels...if any of the main characters from the original film fails to appear in the sequel(s), it will not be a worthwhile movie. I've seen the X-Men three times and will make it four very soon! I highly recommend this film to all ages and tastes. Blood factor is rather low, just be mindful of some scenes with Wolverine if you're squeamish or you have little ones in tow. I look forward with great interest in Hugh Jackman's career. You won't be disappointed with this fun movie!