One very cool movie

Rating: Null/10 (25 July 2000)

I watched the cartoon many years ago and I've always been a little nervous about making a full version movie from a cartoon or video game, but this was done quite well. Though several characters were left out, the cast stayed true to the comic and cartoon. And of course, only Patrick Stewart could play Prof. X.
The other point to make is Hugh Jackman. He did a remarkable job as Wolverine/Logan. This part was originally supposed to go to Dougray Scott, but Jackman was cast instead, and pulled it off. I just don't think a skinny Scottsman like Dougray could've done the same job. Jackman played Wolverine/Logan with perfect ruthlessness and anger, and added some mysterious "je ne c'est quoi" that made you think about even after the movie was over.
X-men is a fun summer flick with great special effects that isn't very deep or disturbing like so many recent movies. I can't wait for the second one.