A solid start to the superhero trilogy

Rating: Null/10 (16 July 2008)

The first "X-Men" movie is big-screen escapist fun with an all-star cast and a smörgåsbord of special effects.
For me, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is the star of the show. Jackman's portrayal of the character is spot-on and he injects real life into the part. He's joined by a very talented set of actors including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen (as a slightly camp Magneto), Famke Janssen and Halle Berry. Berry seems underused in the role of Storm but she remains as watchable as always.
Bryan Singer clearly respects the original source material and directs the film in a no-nonsense manner.
8 out of 10. A proper popcorn movie.