Outstanding In Every Way That Matters

Rating: Null/10 (27 April 2009)

The pace is great and the action is unbelievable. I couldn't believe that almost two hours had gone by when it was over. Visually, it's a sight to behold, with impressive special effects and a dynamic sense of presence. I really think this is one of the best comic book movies ever, and I'm not exaggerating. It's not as complex as Iron Man or The Dark Knight but it's loaded with intense fun. Everything in this movie is exceedingly better then what we saw in X3. I'm glad they decided to head in this direction because X4 might have gone off the tracks even more and this movie proves that focusing on one X-Man may be the way to go with a lot of supporting help. Characters find their own distinctiveness and just flat out kick butt. The plot avoids pitfalls as the situations become more dire. They're a group of characters who are well written (for the massive size and scope of this epic) and full of small, personal moments that transcend their four-color origins. Well done.