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Rating: 7/10 (22 May 2014)

In the trail of "X-Men: First Class", this is also a period movie of superheroes taking on their differences with humanity and finding the right path in due process except that this is mashed up with the clichÃ© of science fiction, Time Travel.
Logan is sent back in time to change a particular event in history that will forever alter the course of history for worse (I mean big time worse). In order to do that he must confront Professor-X at the worst stage of his life and convince him of the time travel theory and bring the best out of him.
The lump some of the story is revealed through the trailers and teasers which makes the story monotonous. So, there are no surprises in that area. The lack of any sort of twist adds woe to the story department. The complexity of weaving the future and past together is managed well by the screenplay team.
If First class changed the Cuban Missile crisis history, this movie has altered the JFK assassination and if that surprises you, then wait until Magneto explains the truth behind it.
An eerie bit of seriousness prevails throughout the movie. This was a trademark of X-men movies but "First Stand" tried to add fun into the potion. It looks like we are back to default. But occasionally we do have a few one-liners but nothing on par with the other Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The cast have filled in the suits and done what was asked for. Nothing superlative but nothing worse either. Blink, Quicksilver are valuable additions to the line-up with their powers brilliantly lit up on the screen, thanks to CG team. The prison break sequence is a standout example.
A meaty role is bestowed upon Mystique. Whether J-Law's fame added to the character's weight or vice versa is something that only the director can answer. Word on the street was Bryan Singer had long discussions with James Cameron to make the concept of time travel more relatable to the audience. It seems that the discussions have paid off.
Magneto's stunt with the submarine and the missiles was what I considered as ultimate. The teasers made me rethink (baseball stadium). But the execution of it could have been more majestic i.e. there is very little frame of the stadium being held on air.
Another significant addition to be noted is Peter Dinklage as the mutant-hating scientist. He is good as always with the 70's look adding more gravity to his role.
My final word: Entertaining but slightly (very slightly) disappointed. Stay until THE end for a post credit scene. For more reviews, visit my blog: triviafactsandmovies.blogspot.in