It totally exceeded my expectations...

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2000)

Wow... I cannot even begin to explain by how much I was blown away with this film.
Months back, I wouldnt have cared less about this film, and my friend dragged me along to see it... and it was fabulous.
Now, I'm not a "fan-boy", I've never read the comics, but I used to watch the tv-series, so I have a basic understanding of the characters.
Hugh Jackman - this man is gonna be a huge, huge star. I just know it. His portrayal of Logan was superb... good job... good job.
Anna Paquin - I was a bit weary of the casting decision with her being Rogue, but it makes sense now. She's supposed to be young, inexperience and not has "voluptuous". Just get over it, purists. Her brotherly/sisterly relationship with Logan was very touching.
Patrick Stewart - he was born to play this role. nuff said.
Ian McKellen - ditto.
Now, the three other X-Men, Storm, Cyke and Jean Grey werent given as much screentime, and their characters werent that signifigant. But - they all did a good job. Especially Famke Jannsen, who's charismatic and penetrating personality made her stand out in what could have been a forgetable role.
The Brotherhood - Now, I thought Toad, Mystique and Sabretooth were a weird ensemble, but it was a rather well thought out choice. Ray Park, who had, like, one line "Hey, quit playin around!", was fantastic as his Spider-man esque amphibious mutant.
Mystique also had one line "You're the reason why I was afraid to go school as a girl!", did remarkably well. She's X-Men's Darth Maul - a totally cool villain who doesnt have much to do.
Sabretooth... blah. Pure movie-menace. Wasn't as personified as Toad and Mystique.
All in all.. this movie is great. It's more than just a summer blockbuster, its a rather well thought out tale of prejudice and rasism, with mutants as an obvious metaphor. See it. You wont be disappointed.