AWESOME, GREAT, EXCELLENT, MINDBLOWING,..

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2000)

This movie does what has almost never been done before and actually doesn't insult the fans of the comic on which the movie is based upon. It is also probably the only movie I've seen based on a comic which actually treats its source material with respect. The relationship between Logan and Jubilee is modified to that between him and Rogue but captures the essence. The mysterious past of Wolverine is discussed and left open to be discovered in sequels which is one sure way to know that people will come to the sequel, as if they wouldn't otherwise! The tender love triangle is examined between Wolverine, Jean Grey and Cyclops. Plus, I too have always thought that Cyclops was a dick, hence whenever Wolverine ripped on him, I was delighted. Speaking of Wolverine, Jackman, after this movie IS Wolverine!! Wolverine was to me, like many others, the coolest and most interesting mutant and Singer wisely chooses to give him and his character due weightage. Jackman nails the character in every way possible. He looks the part of the feral mutant with mutant healing power, nearly unbreakable adamantium claws, often uncontrollable rage and an attitude that's unmatched! He even manages to sneak in a "bub"!! He also brings genuine pathos in a few scenes that flesh his character beautifully, thus wonderfully bringing life to this character in minutes what took years for Marvel writers to build on in the comics. That said, Patrick Stewart was also born to play Prof X and McKellan was surprisingly perfect as Magneto. In fact, I felt they got most, if not all of the casting right. Paquin brings the right amount of vulnerability to her character, thus showing it may not necessarily be a gift to be a mutant. The fight scenes were nicely staged and especially the climactic battle was AWESOME!! It really reminded you of the fights in the comics between the brotherhood and the X-Men. I didn't really care much about Storm as some other fans here, I thought Halle did a good enough job and the wig wasn't so bad. But they could've added a fight or two or at least more scenes between Logan and Sabretooth, which would've kicked ass! These two have a long and legendary rivalry in the comics and should've been explored more in the movie. Their fights have made some of the best episodes in the X-Men saga. I think Sabretooth, having similar healing powers as Logan, may return in the sequel. Really, don't be surprised to see more than one villain from this movie mysteriously return in the sequels. I could gush about this movie forever. I was an X-Men fan and I was very happy with the way they made this movie. The only possible complaints from me, it ended too soon! I'll tell you, when the sequel comes out, I'll be there, and I suspect I am not alone in feeling like this. Go see it, 10/10!