flawed but fun

Rating: Null/10 (17 April 2002)

In the not too distant future, a small number of human beings have evolved into complex mutants with remarkable powers that cause an outbreak of fear and prejudice. Frustrated, vengeful, and believing that all mutants should rein supreme, megalomaniacal mutant McKellen and his devious brotherhood devise a scheme to retaliate against all humans. This attracts the attention and resistance of Stewart's X-Men, a heroic gang of mutants who believe that the two groups can live in peace and harmony. Unremarkable, occasionally cheesy, but the story is good, and there are many engrossing and believable moments showing how humans fear and discriminate against that which they do not understand. Fans should have a great time, yet there's still enough razzle-dazzle effects to satisfy a few others. ***