Bland and disappointing

Rating: 4/10 (26 December 2018)

I'm a big fan of the X-Men, but that's limited to the comics, as I find the films have largely failed to do the characters and plots/story arcs any justice. "X-Men: Age of Apocalypse" is no exception.
The dialogue is cringe-inducing. The characters are flat and their portrayals are shallow at best, which is a shame, given the acting credentials of those involved. At times, the film even seems disjointed, making it feel more like a 2 1/2 hour trailer.
The only redeeming features, to me, were some of the action sequences. Quicksilver, in particular, was amusing, and lent some levity to the otherwise pretty boring proceedings.
In brief, I'm glad I watched this via online free streaming, as I wouldn't pay money to see it in a cinema, to buy the DVD, or even to contribute to it via any sort of subscription.