A Fun and Exciting Movie

Rating: 7/10 (3 January 2014)

In the near future the evolution of mutants begins and the general public is made afraid of them through the demagoguery of a politician named "Senator Kelly" (Bruce Davison). Because his fear tactics present a threat two separate mutant organizations form with radically different agendas. The first group wants to wage war on the human race for their hostility towards them. They are led by a man named "Magneto" (Ian McKellen). The second group calls themselves the "X-Men" and their leader goes by the name of "Professor Charles Xavier" (Patrick Stewart). They seek peace through cooperation and better understanding. Soon the X-Men find themselves locked in combat with the other group in order to stop the terrorist attacks on innocent people. Anyway, rather than divulge the rest of the story let me just say that this is a fun and exciting movie which should appeal to most fans of the "comic book" genre. I liked the performances of both Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart and it didn't hurt to have several attractive actresses like Halle Berry (as "Storm"), Famke Janssen ("Dr. Jean Grey") and Rebecca Romjin ("Mystique) also appearing in the movie. Likewise, I appreciated the fact that this movie consisted of more than just mindless action and CGI. It was a refreshing change-of-pace considering that's all Hollywood seems capable of lately. Be that as it may, I rate this movie as above average and recommend it to those who might be interested in something of this nature.