Inconsistent but Stunning atmosphere and action

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2016)

I chose to edit my review done a few years ago. The movie on a first viewing is impressive, looks stunning, sounds exciting and keeps you entertained.
Unfortunately, despite the charisma of the cast, the plot fails to make a convincing impression. And the lack of compelling features about Apocalypse due to his shallow intent makes the whole arc messy and uncaptivating.
Don't get me wrong. The movie is a fun watch and a guaranteed dose of adrenaline but take that away and you just have the same conflictual Magneto-Charles relationship with either one crying several times, you still have Mystique being on the run, you have Hank unable to do anything as usual, etc. The characters are simply shallow.
The new batch of characters is interesting and fun too but they are rushed and we have the same problem that happens with most modern sequels especially star wars; bunch of people hardly introduced and thus highly unlikable. Especially on the antagonists' side.
To sum up I'd say that the movie is captivating to watch but does not leave a lasting impact on you. Past the first viewing its flaws are too conspicuous: lack of character substance, and thin plot.