Combination of surprises and disappointments

Rating: 9/10 (24 May 2006)

Maybe my expectations were to high after X2? X2 was really great, and I couldn't wait for this movie. But when I left the theater I had some mixed feelings. Of course, there are some nice surprises in the movie, that make "The last stand" definitely one of the best movies in the sf/fantasy/comic genre for years to come.
At the same time the death of several characters, the lack of introduction for the new characters, made me feel like the makers as well as the actors really had enough of making movies about the X-men. Most likely preparing for the movie about Wolverine....
I think X2 is still the best, although there is no lack of action in X3. But I really, really had hoped for more...