X-Men X-celent

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2000)

I thought I would be disappointed in Anna Paquin as Rogue (Rogue being my favorite X-Man) but I am happy to report she did a smashing job of it. I was also happily surprised by Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. He sizzles on the screen both in ferocity and sex appeal (am I right ladies?)!!! All of the cast seamlessly brought their characters to life but Wolverine has become my favorite movie X-man.
The special effects are well done and the costumes are wonderful. The choice of all black uniforms rather than the colorful and varied ones of the comics / cartoon is the only real departure from the X-Men we grew up with and does not hurt the image of the X-Men at all (there is a reference to Wolverine's cartoon uniform in one scene where he questions their choice of uniform).
It doesn't matter if you are a die hard fan or meeting the X-Men for the first time, you will be hooked. A must see for fans and first timers alike.