As good as it gets...

Rating: Null/10 (17 July 2000)

As summertime blockbusters go, this is as good as it gets! Being a long time fan of comic books (particularly the Xmen), this movie has been overdue (it's about time for Marvel to catch up with DC)! But, in the end, it was well worth the wait (thank you CGI)!
Even if you haven't followed the comic book, and maybe you've never heard of the Xmen, SEE this movie! It's packed with action, special effects, comedy and even a little human drama (who hasn't felt like a mutant, detached from humanity at one time or another?), I wanna be Cyclops!
Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects) has kept his success rolling as a top Hollywood director. And with talent like Patrick Stewart as Professor X (did YOU have him picked for that part as well?) and Ian McKellen as Magneto, how could you go wrong? Newcomer Hugh Jackman as Wolverine ("I'm countin' ta three 'fore I pop my claws")is outstanding, Oscar winner Anna Paquin was fabulous as "Rouge" as well as bad guy "Sabertooth's" Tyler Mane! Add the stunning Halle Berry as "Storm" and beautiful Famke Janssen as "Jean Grey" and the circle is complete!
This movie is a fantastic/fun two hour detachment from reality, so grab that popcorn and coke, sit back and enjoy! Excelsior!!