Are you sure you're on the right side?

Rating: 9/10 (16 September 2001)

After watching the TV series & reading some of the comics, I was eager to see this film. I was not disappointed. They had simplified it of course but the characters were recognisable. Logan & Magneto are my favourites. They and the other mutants were brilliantly cast. The special effects were amazing. I couldn't get enough of Wolverine's claws. The plot was well worked out but as usual I wanted to side with Magneto. I respect him much more than Xavier. His attitude towards humans is understandable and he really does want to aid his fellow mutants. Perhaps some of his methods are a little extreme but I don't think he's evil as such. Xavier on the other hand is just too nice. But it's the fact that he and Magneto are such opposites that makes the relationship between them so interesting. Their scenes together send chills up the spine.
Of course it's Logan who drives the plot forward. His affection for Rogue, his hatred for Cyclops & his lust for Jean Grey provide many memorable moments. His claws do the rest. I can't wait for the sequel. 9/10