It is far more enjoyable than the previous one because it doesn't try to be serious and sophisticated

Rating: 8/10 (24 July 2016)

"X-Men: Apocalypse" is seen as a disappointment by almost many fans after "The Days of Future Past", but I think "Apocalypse is a better film on many counts. "TDOFP" didn't have comics tone, the movie took itself too seriously, the story was basic, but it tried to be sophisticated etc. "X-Men: Apocalypse" is a fun ride, but also it has also an intelligent story. The opening scene and the villain En Sabah Nur reminds me "The Mummy" and it was entertaining! Yes, Raven played by Lawrence has no big function in the story, she is just there, but I've started to like her character, even if I know the fact that nobody can surpass Rebecca Romijn. The parts which we visit each character with them are very interesting and enjoyable. Magneto's past being revealed was creepy and sad and masterfully done! It shows the dawn of evil inside him. "Two new students (Jean Grey and Cyclops) in a boarding school meet and slowly fall in love" is a cliché story tool, but that's OK. The so called platonic love of Xavier was hilarious! Angel is darker and more intense here. We witness some very important moments in X-Men history, seeing what happens to the characters we know for a very long time etc. I need to confess that I was disappointed by Quicksilver here, because his new famous scene here is a rehash of "The Days of Future Past" unfortunately and that one was better for sure. This one was just funny, maybe hilarious, but definitely not jaw dropping like the previous one. The relationship between Charles and Magneto is gripping and impressive here like Shakespeare plays. Wolverine scene was perfect and the most brutal Wolverine scene in any Wolverine film so far! The climactic final part is an action packed. It could have been better, but with perfect CGI, little emotion and some team work, it just delivers and the mind games were very exciting! "Apocalypse" is a more entertaining and more colorful film than its predecessor. It has the perfect tone for a X-Men film.