Better than x2 ?

Rating: 7/10 (5 May 2004)

I know I'm probably in the minority with this view, but I found the original X-Men movie more enjoyable than the second outing. I find it better because of the introduction to all the characters and a more rounded storyline. When one of the lead characters bites the dust at the end of the second movie I couldn't help thinking that they'll be back in X3 so why should I really care.
Anyway back to X-Men which is set in the present day and focuses on a new breed of humans who have mutant powers. The mutations take various forms which means the mutants have just about every power you could imagine. The "normal" humans are somewhat uncomfortable and take the forlorn decision to marginalise the mutants. The mutants themselves are split into two bands the goodies being led by Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and the baddies led by Magneto (Ian McKellen). Most of the action is focussed on Wolverine (Weaving) and the film is good fun. 8/10