x-cellently orchestrated

Rating: Null/10 (12 December 2000)

Finally I have seen a great movie based upon a television show. In a year where these type of films have become common place, "X-Men" has taken the cake as the best film of its type in 2000.
A few things about "X-Men," stood out as awesome. The first was the actors are well-suited for their roles. Patrick Stewart looks the part of Professor X, Hugh Jackman makes me think we have found a second Russell Crowe and Ian McKellan is truly devilish as Magneto.
The second thing were the special effects and the way they lifted the movie from good to extraordinary. The moves pulled off by McKellan, the appearing steps as the villains walk from one side to the other blew me away.
The plot is nothing new but the action sequences and special effects are truly two reasons to see "X-Men."
I was impressed with Hugh Jackman because he reminds me of another actor who by coincidence looks a lot like Russell Crowe. Jackman has similar qualities as Crowe such as integrity and honesty in his performance.
Jackman is so huge in this movie, I must say that he steals the show from his fellow co-stars. Jackman, a relative newcomer to the land of films will become one of the hottest stars in Hollywood real soon. This is a star who has made a spectacular splash in his breakthrough performance.
"X-Men" is a movie I wouldn't mind seeing again.