Classic Comic, Classic Film

Rating: Null/10 (4 November 2000)

X-Men isn't just a "kill 'em all" action flick with extravagant special effects. The X-men comic (originated in 1960) is probably the comic where the characters' personal growth is one of the most important parts of the storyline. The characters in the movie has to suffer from "racism" from humans and protect them all the same.
You needn't be an avid X-Men fan to understand the movie - everything is carefully planted into the plot. Of course, for those who are X-Men fans, this movie will be a delightful feast. The characters are brilliantly portrayed and true to there nature. Fans who remember Toad from the comic, will find his character a bonus.
Although not all the traditional X-Men (Beast, Jubilee, etc.) are present, there are a few surprises for observant viewers. Rouge's friend Bobby can turn anything into ice - Robert Drake (Iceman) from the comic. In the scene where Wolverine is in Xavier's laboratory, there is a girl that walks THROUGH the door. Could it be Shadowcat?
Even without all the analyzing, the movie is still tremendous fun - some of the scenes were just so X-cellent, I actually got goosebumps! This movie deserves to be seen by everyone from 7 to 70.