X-Men is true to the fans.

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2000)

Of all of the possibilities growing up, I chose X-Men over Superman and Batman because of the deeper meaning. Superman is about being an outsider and fitting in, Batman is about doing what's right. X-Men is showing you that being different isn't bad. This movie holds true to the comic series in most respects. In the comic book, they never reveal a last name for Magneto. Also I think Anna Paquin is a bit young to be playing Rogue. Someone a little older than her would have done well too. Hugh Jackman is a perfect realization of what Wolveriene is and he plays him like he was born to. The rest of the cast fit their roles, but not as well as him. This movie is terrific and even the cameo's done by (hopefully in future movies) Iceman, Shadowcat, Pyro, Colossus, Cannonball, and Jubilee are great. I even believe I saw Nightcrawler before he became weird looking. I only wish that Gambit was in this movie. Casting suggestion- Ryan Phillippe. I think he could pull off a cajun accent well, and he could fit the part easily.
So sit back and enjoy the best eight bucks you'll ever spend.