Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2000)

Hollywood didn't screw it up. Thank you. I had such a low expectation of this movie, I almost wanted to throw something at the screen every time I saw the trailer. Even that couldn't keep me from the theater on opening night. I was the one with my eyes closed and my hands together, praying for this to be what I had dreamed for an X-Men film. I was not let down.
Sure, there are a lot of changes from the comics, but it didn't stop me from enjoying the movie. The movie is centered around two future X-Men, Wolverine and Rogue. The others are just scenery, mostly. Their characters will probably be viewed with more depth in sequels. Hugh Jackman may be to tall and skinny for Wolverine, but, WHO CARES!!!!!! He plays the part with the right wit and attitude you would expect. Anna Paquin works well as Rogue, even though she is very young. She is the mutant that we feel sorry for throughout the movie, and rightfully so. The villans are there to provide an opposing view on how mutants should handle humanity's hatred of them. Magneto, (Ian McKellan) is almost understandable in his violence. Still, I found myself rooting on the heroes at the end.

I couldn't be happier with this stunning adaptation. It has just the right amount of humor, action, and memorable characters you would expect from an X-Men film. That is what kept me glued to the seat of the theater on opening night. I was the one with a smile on my face.