The New Breed of Comic Book Films Begin!

Rating: 7/10 (28 November 2007)

X-Men (2000, Dir. Bryan Singer)
In a world where both Mutants and Humans fear each other Marie D'Ancanto, better known as Rogue run away from home and hitches a ride with another mutant, known as Logan a.k.a Wolverine. Charles Xavier who owns a school for young mutants, sends Storm and Cyclops to bring them back before it is too late. Magneto who believes a war is approaching, has an evil plan in mind, and needs young Rogue to help him.
Before 2000, there were not many Comic Book Adaptations out. X-Men was the first movie in years which featured superheroes everyone could enjoy. Bryan Singer really shows that he's a fan of the X-Men, as the film is made in such high quality. The special effects, locations and costumes are beautifully made. The mutants featured in the film have the perfects actors cast in the roles, and even minor mutants such as Toad and Iceman are a joy to watch. The story is well written too, with the film focused as a science fiction movie, with the added aspect of action and great one-liners. 'X-Men' is the start of the new breed of comic book adaptations which continued with two successful sequels, Fantastic 4, Spider-Man, and the return of Batman and Superman. Definitely one of the major points in the history of comic book films.
"DON'T TOUCH ME!!" - Rogue (Anna Paquin)