Comics Come Alive

Rating: 6/10 (11 June 2006)

In a movie based on a comic book you expect color, action ,noise and clearly drawn characters. On the whole, X-men delivers, but I'd rate it only a little above average. Of course, you have to suspend any disbelief, how any of this stuff is possible in reality anesthetizes real thought, but, hey, it's pure entertainment. (Though an item for discussion would be why guys getting blasted into a million pieces is entertainment) You need good special effects, and I'd rate them 7.5/10 in this movie. Ian McKellan gives the most interesting character, older men have more depth. I liked Shawn Ashmore's portrayal of Iceman. I can't watch Patrick Stewart without thinking of Capt. Jean-LucPicard!