Not Bad

Rating: Null/10 (24 August 2000)

I thought this film was OK.
This was more chat-packed than action-packed, which I found very surprising for a movie of this genre. The talking slowed it down considerably and I found myself becoming rather bored sitting through the film. I chalk this down to expectations of non-stop 'Die-Hard' action!
Characterizations of Wolverine and Rogue were very good. I liked Wolverine and Sabretooth, they were played well, especially Sabretooth with his pointed fangs and roars (too bad he doesn't have a lot to say). Anna Paquin's Rogue was interesting, it is nice to see her as a confused teenager, before she became the Rogue we know in the comics.

Patrick Stewart played Xavier well. Additions of other X-men (Shadowcat, Iceman etc) was smart. I especially liked Toad, a mutant I don't recall having seen in the comics! Magneto should have been made more evil.
Introducing the X Men this way obviously sets the sights for X Men part II, III, etc, so I shall be very curious as to how the sequels will be handled.

CONCLUSION? Fans of X Men comics will love this film. Roll on Remy Le Beau (Gambit!)