Averagocalypse

Rating: 6/10 (27 May 2016)

It's hard to read all the negative hype a movie gets, and then go into the movie with a clear mind without being persuaded, even a little, by what you have read. That's why it's better (in my opinion) to stay clear of any sort of review linking to a movie you're about to see, especially one you are dying to see.
That was the case with X-Men: Apocalypse. Even though I don't necessarily agree with every negative review written about the movie, I will say that I agree that it's above "BVS", and below "CA: CW".
The biggest culprit for the movie being somewhat lousy is the acting. I didn't think any of the younger versions of the X-Men (Cyclops, Jean, Storm and Nightcrawler) did any particular good job, and in no way did any of them look like their older "movie" versions. Olivia Munn looks beautiful, but her acting was pretty bad, and the funny part is she didn't have many lines. Ben Hardy's "Angel" was very unlikable (for the wrong reasons), and added NOTHING to the movie, except a cool look. Even "X-Men" veterans, McAvoy and Lawrence, were not as good this time around. Their performances felt very forced, and just corny.
Oscar Isaac did an excellent job as Apocalypse. Even though I've only read a handful of comics, and I was a fan of the 1990's cartoon, I thought this version of Apocalypse carried through very well. The calm and subtle vibe he keeps through most of the movie is more frightening than anything. His powers are incredible, and I also love the explanation of how he received all his powers; it totally makes sense. His voice goes from being soft to booming, which is what everyone was hoping from the character. He's menacing, which is why it kind of sucked that they killed him off that easily. I was expecting a lot more fight than what we received.
Once more, Evan Peter's "Quicksilver", steals the show. From his very first scene he's amazing. The five minute "mansion scene", was incredible and hilarious. What's great this time around is he's not all humor. Sure, a majority of his part is comic relief; but he also has his serious moments which helped flesh out his character more.
Other small things I loved: Jackman's cameo, not as "Wolverine", but as "Weapon X". For the people who wanted the blood crazy, berserker Wolverine, this one is for you. The helmet he's wearing; his outfit of straps and nothing else; this felt like it was ripped right from the comics and cartoon and I freaking loved it. He has a total of zero lines, and his scene was bloody fun to watch.
Speaking of straight from the comics and cartoon: The costumes at the very end, Mystique's and Cyclops's, will make every X-Men fan happy. Even if their acting was sub-par, the homage to the costumes in the end was well appreciated.
Besides some un-impressing acting, some bad CGI, and some very corny dialogue, the movie is very fun otherwise. Enjoy the good moments, and try to bare through the bad ones.