The best of the series

Rating: 9/10 (1 June 2011)

Since X-men 3 was a bit disappointing, I was a little apprehensive about watching this, even with Matthew Vaughn directing. Luckily, it proved to be worth the £10 I payed (particularly with it not having 3D which made a nice change).
One thing I was keen to spot was continuity with the other films, and for the most part it was very accurate, though the ending did not fit in with Xavier's paralysis occurring about 20 years too early (You see him walking in a flashback in X3 which is set a good 20 years after first class).
Aside from that, I found the film to be an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience. The actors chosen worked well, particularly with James McAvoy playing a younger Xavier. There was a good balance between character development, action and the odd bit of humour, particularly from a memorable Cameo.
All in all, this is easily the best of the X-Men series, with an engaging and well thought out storyline and some brilliant effects and cinematography.
A must see!