Doesn't meet expectations

Rating: Null/10 (19 April 2015)

I rate this installment of the updated franchise of X-MEN movies a 4 out of 10 stars. It's unfortunate that it couldn't be solely a Marvel film with Joss at the helm. I am highly entertained by the action and plot lines of Thor, Captain America, and their follow-ups, and these latest X-MEN are really lacking for me in these vital areas.
The concept of sending Wolverine back in time to fix their mistakes is pretty cool, but I want to know more about that particular group of X-Men characters we open with. If you don't read the comics, a little foundation laying is nice and helpful.
As for the past, the cast is the same as in X-MEN: First Class. I like McAvoy and Fassbender as the younger Charles and Erik, respectively. Hoult as Beast actually steals every scene he is in for me. He is fantastic at playing at your emotions. As in First Class, I still didn't like Lawrence as Raven/Mystique. It just doesn't work. I needed Rebecca Romijn back, or someone that reminded me more of her. Not sure if there is a younger actress that does though!
Overall, I was bored and unimpressed. If I were to compare it to First Class, the former was actually better and more entertaining.