The best superhero movie since Superman(1978) and The Crow.

Rating: 9/10 (6 August 2000)

I have just seen X-Men today(August 6, 2000), and I have only one word to say about it: terrific! Thespecial effects are terrific, everybody is well cast, and the action fast paced. But the thing about this movie is, you actually care about what happens. It has a good plot to match the actors and special effects. Best of all, it leaves oom for a sequel or two. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are magnificent, fleshing out the characters to a realistic level. Hugh Jackman and Tyler Mane are also great, but for different reasons. And chalk up another good part for Ray Park as Toad(Ray Park played Darth Maul in Star Wars:Episode I). The only complaint I have about this film is that they couldn't flesh out all the characters in the alotted time. Can't wait for the sequels!