One of the better "blockbusters"

Rating: 5/10 (30 September 2011)

I didn't enter the movie with high expectations, but must confess to enjoying the latest prequel more than many of it's counterparts.
The film starts with one of the scenes from the original movie and then flashes backwards and forwards with the majority of the film based in 1962.
Here we find Xavier and Magneto becoming aware of their powers and finding others with special powers. The film is very well scripted and in common with the better films in the X series you really feel empathy or at least understanding with most of the leading characters. As with other prequels you always have a very good idea about what the ultimate conclusion will be but it's a great ride getting there and thoroughly enjoyable.