Hogwarts meets Heroes

Rating: 7/10 (15 October 2011)

This movie got me thinking about who is today stealing (ok, borrowing) ideas from whom and why are original movies so scarce. I really don't know (am not willing to investigate)who came up first with the idea of a "special school for 'gifted'" and why is everybody so obsessed with supernatural powers. In today's world being simply a bit more intelligent compared to average population makes one very, very special. Of course, only a few (rich) get the chance to develop their intelligence and contribute to the "rest of the society", basically packed with idiots. Nevertheless, the movie is pretty well done, considering "the template". Good directing, appropriate "acting" (casting could be better, though, at least for the supporting roles), sfx and the rest of technical aspects. As well as the other movies in the series (2 and Last Stand), it's a good entertainment. Don't expect too much (if you do, watch the "prequel": First Class) and have fun. It is a bit more of an experience if you watch all three in a row. Then Wolverine and finally First Class (the best of them all).