a very good movie on its own

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2011)

I will start off by saying i am not a fan-boy of X-Men particularly. I never read the comics or anything and saw the original trilogy which i thought was pretty average.
However when i saw the Wolverine movie a few years ago i was very impressed and this film has continued to impress me. From what i remember of the original trilogy it manages to avoid conflicting with it and in fact explains much of what is behind the behaviour of each character similar to the way Wolverine did. It allows the viewer to relate to both of the main characters in their parallel stories and sympathize with their conflicting ideals which gradually become more intense and build up to an unforgettable climax. I won't go into detail of the story as there is not much more to explain without giving away plot points.
I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a good, watchable action film and enjoys feeling attached to the characters and the story. Therefore in my opinion it is thoroughly entertaining as a standalone film. Id recommend checking other reviews if you are a loyal X-Men fan.