Best X-Men movie since X2

Rating: Null/10 (19 August 2011)

Before I walked into this film, I didn't have sky-high expectations, but after I walked out, I realized the X-Men franchise is back on its feet.
Even if it wasn't 100% accurate, I was still able to have fun with the story, the characters, the action, and even, the two surprise cameos.
1. The relationship between Professor X and Magneto was portrayed phenomenally, by being portrayed similarly to the Martin Luther King, Jr/Malcolm X conflict. Both about two men fighting for the same ideal with different points of view 2. The 1960's setting was a perfect setting for some of the mutants 3. Kevin Bacon played a kick-ass villain as Sebastian Shaw.
4. The young, supporting cast did a superb job. But for me, the standout performance was Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, who undergoes a struggle throughout the film of whether to accept her mutation or be accepted by society 5. January Jones was sexy as hell as the chilly babe Emma Frost, and played the role as sort of a James Bond-type femme fatale.
6. Instead of just the special effects, which were amazing, the story and the character development were the driving force behind the film, which to me, is one of the highest points of the film, aside from the best thing about the film....
7. Michael Fassbender's EPIC portrayal as Magneto. He embodies the character's lust for vengeance, devotion to an ideal, and descent into madness, PERFECTLY. I'd say i haven't seen a more perfectly-realized comic book villain since Heath Ledger as The Joker.
The Bad:
1. How Professor X and Megneto were given their names
2. Some of the young actors weren't given much screen time
Overall, I highly recommend this to both X-Men and non-X-Men fans, and after watching this, am anticipating a sequel, that hopefully will have more Fassbender.
Rating: 9.5/10