Best comic book adaptation so far

Rating: Null/10 (30 September 2004)

I learnt to read on Xmen comics (not cartoon for Pete's sake!). I can see you rolling your eyes at the statement, 'how can she be objective', right? Well... when I learnt they were finally shooting it after talking about it for years, I decided I wouldn't go see it! A bunch of muscle men and models in tights fighting bad guys around... no thanks... I've seen Batman! To me, no one could or would make the effort to capture the essence of what set Xmen comics apart from others anyway: the family spirit within the team, the metaphoric crystallization of hatred and intolerance as a defence mechanism thru the 'mutants' storyline, deep three dimensional bad guys.
When I saw the trailer, I was... mildly curious. No tights, no 'widely known faces', the action seemed reasonable but not designed to overrule the story. After I saw it, I thanked whatever God is responsible for Bryan Singer and his remarkable translation of the characters and story on screen. Sure, Rogue could kick ass a little more but using her and Wolverine to introduce the audience to the mutant world (with skepticism and subtlety) was a great idea.
Casting is nearly flawless. Jackman is tough and expressive. With few lines and a rather small part, ex-model Famke Janssen proves yet again she is a real actress (who will hopefully explode in X3 as the Phoenix). Stewart and McKellen give life to the memorable old friends/ennemies relationship. My only regret is Halle Berry in the part of Storm. Angela Bassett would have made a Goddess out of the rather simplified movie character in no time.
It was believable, touching, entertaining and left you wanting more! What else can you ask from an action movie?
Kudos Mr Singer!