An Excellent Prequel With a Compelling Storyline and Exciting Action Sequences; First-Class Entertainment

Rating: 10/10 (24 June 2011)

"X-Men: First Class" is an excellent prequel to the original "X-Men" trilogy. It has a compelling storyline chronicling the adventures of Professor X and Magneto, or should I say, Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr before they became enemies, as depicted in the three movies that form the original "X-Men" trilogy. Not only a compelling storyline, but "First Class" also promises amazing sequences of intense action.
"First Class" chronicles the adventures of Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr before they became enemies. Set in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the two met during a mission in which Xavier and the CIAs are trying to track down a guy named Sebastian Shaw, who apparently is a mutant and acts as a threat to the world. In that time, Xavier found Lensherr trying to stop Shaw from getting away using his mutant powers and told him to let it go as continuing to do so will result in the drowning of Lensherr and Xavier. Later, Lensherr and Xavier become allies and learn of Shaw's intentions of starting World War 3 that would bring mutants into rulers of the world with most of the world in turmoil. Xavier and Lensherr then decide to recruit other mutants and create a mini mutant army to stop Shaw from igniting the start of World War 3. Apart from stopping Shaw, "First Class" also tells the story of how Xavier and Lensherr became enemies and split the first generation of X-Men.
"First Class" is truly a fantastic prequel to the popular "X-Men" series. With a compelling storyline, it has action-packed sequences that would keep audiences hooked until the end. The action sequences are much more exciting than that of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". The fighting scenes were very entertaining and should be enjoyed by audiences.
Besides the action sequences, the script, and the special effects of the film were excellent. The script had no awkward lines and the special effects of the film were real and life-like. The acting was also great and there was no problem with it. Well done!
Humor also plays a role in this film. In serious moments, sometimes to cheer the audiences up, humor is added. The jokes and humor in the movie was pretty funny.
Overall, "First Class" is a mesmerizing mixture of a compelling storyline, action-packed sequences, amazing special effects, and funny jokes. Matthew Vaughn has crafted a fantastic prequel that serves as a pleasant addition to the "X-Men" series (although "Wolverine" was disappointing). This movie has great storytelling and awesome sequences of intense action.
In terms of recommendation, "First Class" is a must-watch summer movie that should be on your list of must-see summer blockbusters of 2011. The compelling storyline will keep audiences interested, the fighting scenes should keep audiences excited, and the special effects should make audiences satisfied with the film. Anyone disappointed with the last "X- Men" movie, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", should be relieved after watching the new, fresh, and amazing "X-Men: First Class".
"X-Men: First Class" is truly first-class entertainment.
Prince AJB's Rating: 10/10 (Excellent)
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