X-Men packs a punch

Rating: 9/10 (29 July 2000)

This review contains spoilers for the film, so read at your own risk.
X-Men is an action packed Sci-fi, drama. The film begins with a comment by Professor X, about the history of mutation, and then we jump to a Nazi concentration camp where Magnito is a child and torn away from his parents, the gate seems to bend unnaturally, and he is finally knocked to the ground. We then jump to the near future, where a senator played by Bruce Greenwood wants to pass a bill to tag all mutants, much like McCarthy tried to do with communists in the 50s. Everyone seems to applaud this, and agree with him. The film focuses mainly on Rough played by Anna Paquin. She discovers her mutation after she kisses her boyfriend, which she can take whose ever life force she touches, and can eventually kill with this with this ability. She later hooks up with Wolverine who has powerful regenerative abilities, and three knives protruding from his fist. His car crashes, and they are attacked by Magnitos men, while Xavior's defeats them, and then they are taken to Professor Xaviors school for the gifted, which is a cover for mutant children. The X-Men must stop Magnito from turning the world leaders into mutants, after he unsuccessfully converts senator Kelly. The cast is fantastic in this film. Patrick Stewart gives an excellent performance as Professor Xavior he generally cares for his students, and is a positive force for good, and a great mentor. Anna Paquin's character of Rogue is the one audiences would feel sympathy for. She can't ever come in contact with other human beings without killing them, and she is innocent. If you are looking for a great action, Sci-fi, drama film, then X-Men will work for you.