Wow

Rating: Null/10 (17 December 2000)

I was incredibly impressed by this film, despite its mediocre reviews in the local newspaper. Director Bryan Singer truly captured the themes of loneliness and isolation that many experience in society today, even without mutant abilities. The struggle against prejudice was also another key element in this remarkable film. I was amazed by the haunting opening scene, as well as its continuing effect on the rest of the film. Also compelling were the relationships between the characters, and how in a remarkably brief amount of time, they had formed genuine bonds. The performances of Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Anna Paquin and Hugh Jackman? truly stood apart from the rest. Finally, I think that this film demonstrated than anyone can find acceptance, all they must do is find the right group of people. In a society bound by Internet access, cell phones and pagers, we must remember that there are people who feel left behind, who we must reach out to. This film reminds us that everyone deserves our respect, and therefore we should not judge others simply because they are different.