From Geek to Geek!

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2014)

Before i start my review i would first like to tell you that i am proudly a long time fan of the Marvel universe and deep lover of the comic book universes it has created. When i watched the original trilogy i enjoyed them but was disappointed feeling they lacked a certain something, and after the devastation of the disaster that was 'The last stand' i had thought it would be a long time before professor Xavier and his X-men returned. Thank the universe i was wrong.
When First class hit the cinemas it was like a breath of fresh air had revitalized the stagnant body of the franchise, everything i had wanted it to be it was. We were shown superb acting and cinematography, a beautifully written plot and there was a constant sense of energy and drive. And most of all it made me think and reflect and lose myself in my imagination and thoughts. First class had me pining for more.
So it was that i saw 'Days of future past' as soon as it was in my local cinema. I don't know where any of the two hours and ten minutes went, i was hooked from start to finish and so engrossed that time sped past. 'Days of future past' takes us on a tremendous journey from the bleak reaches of the future back into the past. We see X-men from both the old and new franchises face their toughest battles and some of their most defining moments. The wonderfully crafted script makes for a seamless smooth ride despite the cuts between past and present and even gives tasty titbits in a nod to other x-men story lines. The characters are better than ever and the sheer acting power behind them drives them forward to greater heights. I must in particular tip my hat to James Mcavoy and Jennifer Lawrence. Despite the dark brooding storyline which X-men fans will already have an idea of there is still plenty of laughs to be had. A certain scene with speedster Quicksilver is in my opinion the funniest and coolest scene in all X-men films. A nod to young peter evans who we will be seeing more of in the next film i am certain.
Without giving away too much you can be assured that 'Days of future past' will have you ensnared in your seat, leave you stunned, laughing and maybe even have you deep in thought by the end. If that's not enough to convince you of this films brilliance than i shall say but one last thing, All wrongs of the past are righted, all things become full circle.