Now I'm no Geek, but I know a good film when I see one

Rating: 8/10 (22 November 2000)

I'm not one of those people who eagerly awaited the release of this film. I don't read the comics. I don't play the videogame. I have, I must confess, been known to watch the cartoon, but, I'm no big fan of the X men. Which is why I wasn't expecting to be wildly enamoured with the film when I went to see it at the cinema. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the film. They could have just churned out another comic book adaptation, knowing that a loyal fanbase would lap it up, regardless of how good a film it was. Thankfully, they did not do this and the X Men is a film with many good points. Hugh Jackman is excellent as the loner, wolverine and he must surely be on the way to become a major Hollywood player. The music is moody and the special effects are what we've come to expect from an action film. But what surprised me the most was the depth given to the characters, and the love triangle between Wolverine, Cyclops and Jean Grey was an element that should have been further explored. The one big disappointment was the frankly abrupt ending, but I suppose that paves the way for a sequel. One that, I for one, will be going to see.
Now where's the nearest comic book shop. I think I'm going to become a geek...