Amazing!

Rating: 9/10 (10 June 2011)

Matthew Vaughn's 'X Men: First Class' is an Amazing Entertainer, that respects it's viewer, by delivering captivating sequences almost throughout. This Superhero film, offers a solid punch, coupled with super stunts & note-worthy performances!
'X Men: First Class' is set primarily in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis and focuses on the relationship between Professor X and Magneto and the origin of their groups, the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants.
'X Men: First Class' is amongst the most entertaining & captivating prequels EVER. It catches your attention from the very start, and even culminates superbly. There are hardly any minuses to point out. The Legend of Professor X and his future archenemy Magneto, is sharply executed.
Matthew Vaughn's Direction is effective. Cinematography is top-notch. Editing is sharp. Make-Up is flawless. Special Effects are truly good, while the Stunts deserve an ovation. The Climax is greatly handled.
Performance-Wise: James McAvoy as Professor X & Michael Fassbender as Magneto are first-rate. Jennifer Lawrence gives Mystique her due, while Kevin Bacon is absolutely fantastic as the baddie Sebastian Shaw. January Jones as Emma Frost is good. Nicholas Hoult as Beast & Zoë Kravitz as Angel are decent. Others lend good support.
On the whole, 'X Men: First Class' is entertainment at it's best. Grab a popcorn, sip your cola and get ready to enter the World of these Mutants. Two Thumbs Up!