More than worth the money.

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2000)

Before I mention the movie in general, my praise goes out to Hugh Jackman. He brings such depth to Wolverine that I forgot my bitterness at the exclusion of Gambit. While recent comic based action films have developed into over priced rehashes of the 60's batman series, X-men is so much more than that. It's true that not every character is developed, but Bryan Singer did an excellent job considering the movie's running time. Plus, as any comic fan might realize, how many times did you actually see Sabertooth in the comics before his motivations were discovered? This movie is an excellent blend of action, character development and humor. It isn't the most action filled summer block buster (MI2), nor is it the funniest (Scary Movie), but it is certainly the most entertaining, and worth the ticket price. It manages to do what few movies can...appeal to all movie goers. The brains who want a story will be satisfied, but not at the expense of anyone who wants a great action film. Even if you have never read a X-men comic, it is DEFINITELY worth seeing.