See this movie. It's outstanding.

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2014)

X-Men: Days of Future Past. Can you guess what it's about from the title? You got it. It's the X-Men involved in time travelling adventures. No, it's not lame. This movie kicks butt. I could wrap this review up in one sentence by saying if you liked 'X-Men: First Class' you'll love this. I could, but then it wouldn't be the most in depth review ever.
Firstly, and I say this with an unblemished record of staunch heterosexuality, Hugh Jackman's buttocks are sublime. That's right ladies (and men if you're so inclined), if you're a Jackman fan, rejoice! You get to see the macho, mutton-chopped mutant in all his glory in the film's opening scenes and it is impressive. The guy's body has been carved out of some form of naturally occurring rock-like substance. Most likely a rock.
Jackman gives his usual dependable performance as the fan favourite mutant. In his 7th outing as the gruff, tri-clawed wise-cracker he's in fine form. It's no insult, however, to say that he is well and truly outshone by some of his peers. This is quite possibly the best ensemble cast I've ever seen in a super-hero movie. And they all deliver. Jennifer Lawrence is exquisite as the blue-skinned mimic 'Mystique'. As she cavorts around the screen she provides ample depth to the character's inner conflict, and ample perve time to the superficial among us. She is definitely the hottest blue chick ever on screen (sorry Smurfette and Avatar girl).
Peter Dinklage, better known as Tyrion Lannister from 'Game of Thones' is, as expected, excellent. Indeed, he is becoming such an accomplished performer that his 'dwarfism' (is that politically correct?) is hardly noticed. His performances in general ensure that he is a giant on screen. His portrayal here of Doctor Bolivar Trask, the scientist responsible for creating the sentinels who will all but eradicate the mutants, is no exception.
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are as solid as ever in their portrayals of Charles Xavier (Professor X) and Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto). Their screen time, set in the war ravaged future, is relatively small compared to that of their younger 1970's selves: James McAvoy (Xavier) and Michael Fassbender (Lehnsherr). And justifiably so, since the majority of the action takes place in the flared pant, big haired setting of 1973. As the two leaders of the younger brigade of mutants they are excellent. Fassbender, in particular, is in fine form as the tortured, metal controlling Magneto. His on-screen presence and charisma is such that he propels Magneto into rare company with the greatest ever on screen villains. Although, it can be hard identifying him as a villain, when it's so easy to relate to his motives.
Fans of the comics will be delighted to know that the super fast Quicksilver makes his big screen debut and just about steals the show in one memorable scene. Seriously, his 10 minutes or so is worth the price of admission alone. He is awesomeness personified.
The action sequences are breath-taking, as expected. I only saw it in 2- D, but I imagine it would be spectacular in 3-D. The writing is fantastic. There are several laugh out loud moments, which is rare in a super-hero movie where persecution and genocide are the central themes. I guess, if you really tried, you could find problems with the theories of time travel and the consequences of jumping back 5 decades to stop an assassination from ever occurring. I, however, chose not to watch with a copy of Stephen Hawking's 'Brief History of Time' in hand ready to disprove the films treatment of time travel. Really, you're watching a movie about mutants with super heroes, surely it's easier just to accept that this IS happening!!
Possibly the most pleasing aspect is that director Bryan Singer, responsible for the original X-Men and X2 movies, has managed to tie everything together nicely and undo the wrongs of Brett Ratner from X- Men 3 (The last stand). In case you've forgotten, that was something of a let down. And Rattner pretty much decided it would be a good idea to kill off half the cast. Without giving too much away, Singer sorts it out in this instalment, with what is pretty much a giant "f#*k you" to that butcher Rattner.
In summary, see this movie. It will not disappoint.
X-Men: Days of Future Past 8.5/10 reviewed by Matt French https://www.facebook.com/shenaniganmoviereviews