x-cellent!

Rating: 9/10 (5 September 2000)

I was expecting much from this film and (surprisingly) I wasn´t disappointed. Most comic book-based films are badly made and just plain silly, but this one was an exception (like Batman 1&2). Director Bryan Singer has made a serious film, with only a few light gags -which all fit perfectly into the film. The story centers around Wolverine and Roque, who both are introduced as newcomers to rest of the group. The big story is about stopping Magneto´s plans, but it´s somehow of lesser importance than the relationship between Wolverine and Rogue, which doesn´t bother me at all. This is an action movie but the talky parts are better than the action -something that is very rare in a blockbuster!- and I think it´s all the better a movie for it. The acting is great: Hugh Jackman IS Wolverine, he´s a marvel to behold; Anna Paquin is great as the tragic Rogue; Patrick and McKellen are great as usual and the rest of the cast looks great (especially the ladies...) but have little to do. This is certainly a beginning for a saga and it doesn´t bother me, because in the long run, I´m sure it will work nicely with its sequels. A great, original film. Go see it!