A Rarity, Entertaining And Thought-Provoking.

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2000)

This is a perfectly paced family film which gives food for thought as well as visceral thrills. Bryan Singer's interpretation of the rich x-men mythos has resulted in the first decent superhero film since the first two Superman films.
The X-Men's strongest point is the fact that these 'superheroes' are portrayed as very vulnerable and emotional, as well as the fact that they are scorned for the gifts that they possess. This turns the whole Nietschzen ideal on it's head and paints a more realistic portrayal of the superhuman. Even the 'villain', Magneto, can be sympathised with, a man twisted by his childhood experiences in a concentration camp.
This is an excellent film which doesn't require any previous knowledge of the X-Men to watch, and will entertain all generations.