Weak Story and Lack of Character Development

Rating: Null/10 (4 June 2011)

Clap-clap-clap to the FX but I still think Wolverine was better. Yes, this story had to be told...this prequel. But there's plot holes, none convincing moments and sheer odd moments throughout that made this story line march at a staccato beat for me. WARNING*SPOILERS*AHEAD.
The five major plot holes and head scratching moments for me were: 1. Who and where are Xavier's Stepdad and Mom. And I'm pretty sure he 'mind-controlled' them into letting Mystique stay all those years. 2. I recall Xavier standing/walking at end of Wolverine Origins when he met Scott Summers and the other escaping mutants Stryker held on Three Mile Island. 3. What was the purpose of Kevin Bacon absorbing MOST of the wrecked submarines nuclear energy if he doesn't use it NOR at least explode when the coin penetrates his skull. Oh, and that little flick on the chin he gave Magneto should have done more than knock him across the room. 4. What was soooo convincing about Kevin Bacon's speech that instantly persuaded 'Angel' (Lisa Bonet's daughter) to switch sides to him after Bacon invaded their CIA stronghold. 5. Why didn't Magneto KILL Kevin Bacon after Bacon shot his mother? Instead, he crushes a file cabinet, soldier's skulls and throws the torture room appliances in disarray.
If they get any credit, it'll be for the FX. Kudos to that alone.