I'm not sure what the critics are complaining about...

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2016)

Fassbender, Isaac, McAvoy, Lawrence, & Peters are just a few of the incredible cast members in this film. There are moments when all of the cast has a chance to shine, which is an accomplishment given the amount of people on screen. You cannot be blamed for entering the cinema and expecting spectacle to completely eclipse character development in this film, however the characters and their motivations are not neglected. There are also no plot holes (as many people have stated). Even a character as grandiose as Isaac's Apocalypse is presented with plausible reasoning for his actions; typically, its tough to justify the "I want to destroy the world" plot, but it makes sense given his history.
Most importantly, you can follow this film without being a comic aficionado.
If you liked Days of Future Past, this will not disappoint.