Very enjoyable, but I still liked DOFP a little more. Slight spoilers.

Rating: 8/10 (28 May 2016)

I can't argue with the special effects. That's a given. Michael Fassbender brings such depth to Magneto's character; he truly is an anti-hero. They spent quite a bit of time building Magneto's character in this movie. Again, no complaints.
I felt that DOFP had a much more developed and nuanced story line compared to Apocalypse though. Still, it was nice to see Mystique/ Raven grow up and mature into a more responsible adult. I think what I enjoyed the most about this film was the casting of Jean Grey. Perhaps it's because I'm an avid Game of Thrones fan and really like Lady Sansa Stark, but Sophie Turner brought Jean Grey to life from the comics. THIS was the Jean Grey I've been waiting for - not the one that Famke Janssen played in the earlier series of this franchise. This younger Jean Grey is smart, resourceful, and still learning to use her powers so she's understandably unsure of herself at times. Also, I always wondered what would happen if there was ever a showdown between Phoenix and Apocalypse... *hint hint wink wink*.
There was a smattering of character development that carried over from DOFP, particularly with Quicksilver and Havoc's younger brother, Cyclops. I was most dismayed with the casting of Olivia Munn as Psylocke though. There's just something about her that did not add any complexity to the story. Maybe it was the screen writing? The only Horsemen that was interesting was Magneto - the other three were really just a supporting cast. I guess there simply wasn't enough time for Storm and Archangel to shine. Even the action scenes were quite minimal, I thought.
Overall: predictably formulaic but still very, very good nonetheless, with the acting of Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Sophie Turner, et al. And of course, moments of comedic relief provided by Quicksilver (that scene at the mansion was fantastic!) I'd watch it again - of course other people will be quick to rip it to shreds. I never take critic's reviews seriously. They're paid to be faux bourgeois and if you don't agree with them, you're considered a heathen and intellectually inferior. Whatevs. Go get yours.