Honest review. Was very pleased. (review contains 1% spoilers)

Rating: 10/10 (15 July 2000)

I was very pleased with the movie. Granted, it is true what Ebert said that they focused too much on introducing the characters, but nevertheless it was a good start (since they plan on making this into a movie series ala Star Trek, Star Wars, and James Bond). I do wish they didn't cut out a 45 minute section however (yes, the movie is 45 minutes shorter than originally planned), I feel that if they let it go a bit longer they might have been able to develop the plot slower and build towards a better climax.

Overall, the effects were stunning, the plot was decent, and the action (even though not as much as the action in The Matrix) was great. I never was a major X-Men fan, but I have changed after seeing this movie.. and cannot wait until X-Men 2!