Unfinished, rushed, or poor quality control???

Rating: 3/10 (30 April 2009)

I saw the film yesterday and am still feeling that dull ache of disappointment. I am not concerned with any lack in staying true to the character/history etc, as really I just wanted to see something enjoyable, to really be swept up in what was on the screen.
Alas, I was not so swept away with what I saw. I haven't seen the bootleg copy, but I feel the finished product was closer to an unfinished edit than should have been released. I felt the effects were unconvincing and very hit-and-miss, dare I say even sloppy in places? The product just didn't feel well executed from a production standpoint. Then again maybe we have been spoiled with the likes of Watchmen/Dark Knight etc. which have had a very strong aesthetic. This dynamic approach to the aesthetic of the film was lacking in X Men Origins. A Crime when your source material is as visual as the comic/graphic novel format. A real pity as this needed style to bring the beast to life. It will remain on life support I guess until the possibility of a sequel is mooted. Lets just hope the next person who gets the helm has the vision and bravery to play to the aesthetic, and bring back the magic of Weapon X.