Is Everyone Joking?

Rating: 6/10 (6 June 2011)

So I saw all of the initial reviews and ratings about this film and was psyched to see it. Some people were saying it gave "The Dark Knight" competition for best comic book adapted film of all time. Are you kidding me? This film was just like every other X-Men movie made. There was nothing new or unique about this one. I have to admit that the film had some great potential and throughout the film I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the film to make a turn for greatness. It never came. The actors did a good job, but some of the screenplay was so flat that it took away from the film.
The difference between a film like "The Dark Knight" and "First Class" is that "The Dark Knight" brings a serious, dark, and realistic tone while "First Class" continues the same trend X-Men have always been on. There is nothing magical about this film. There were some great scenes and cameo appearances, but overall this movie let me down tremendously. I was expecting so much more from a film that got 87% from RottenTomatoes. Is everyone joking? Do not have high hopes for this one.
6/10