So much more than expected - Superlative in every aspect (3D 4DX Screening)

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2016)

It felt incredible to have experienced such an immersive and overwhelming movie that left me with a proud emotional impression. I'm in danger of gushing I know, stay with me though. We have already had some thoroughly enjoyable and brilliantly done comic based movies this year. The Director Bryon Singer has done it again, only even better this time round. All the characters were reminiscent of the animated series out in the 90s and noughties, and all the better for it too. The story integrated into previous movies, without discord and, had a non linear tact. This enriched the film with a dexterity so easily missed in many action movies of the last decade. I felt warmed by the emotional connection the characters radiated. They reflected proud performances. The pace of the film was well structured. It avoiding the drudgery of some action flicks that, seem to bore with a non stop barrage of blurry over the top action. No, X-Men: Apocalypse was action packed but also engaging and endearing. The various characters were introduced steadily and propelled the story in a cohesive manner. A lot has been said by dullards, about the CGI content being more invasive to the film, than complementary. I can confirm this is how to do it. All effects were not just believable but felt natural and realistic. So much so that in many parts I felt the CGI was perhaps the best I have seen of any movie and, a testament to what is possible with time and effort. Apocalypse is a fine deployment and not as over the top as I was expecting. Quick silver nearly steals the show as he did in the previous movie, but quickly harmonises into the story. I didn't expect to like McAvoys Xavier as much as I have but he really does plug into the role like a charismatic semblance. McAvoy does integrate into the part like a continuation of where Patrick Stuart could have come from before being older. Sophie Turner from the Game of thrones fame is captivating as Jean Grey. Amazing casting credits to the new Cyclops too. Plays a troubled teen learning the hard way to be a bad ass good guy. Even Wolverine plays his part in a non centralised way but owns the scene in a way that is intriguing.
This film has it all, and repeat value is massive too. I could see this film many many times before having too much. The opposite of Batman Vs Superman. More emotionally engaging than Captain America: Civil War.
I saw this film in 3D 4DX - it adds more dimension to film. Sometimes (like in Batman vs Superman) the 4DX isn't used well enough to justify the extra expense and actually distracts from the film. Not in X-Men: Apocalypse the 3D is smooth and deep. The 4DX is immersive and compliments the engrossing nature of this utterly epic film.
The director has delivered so much more than expected, it makes me want him to have a go at doing a Transformers film so the Michael Bay effect can be finally washed away. At the end of the film is the usual intro to another movie so wait for it and you'll see last credits say this film had 15000 people employed in its making and it really shows too. Amazing and superlative in every way.