Two Times the Charm

Rating: 10/10 (28 May 2006)

Seriously; the first time I saw it, I was torn. Yes it was a good movie and followed in the huge footsteps of its predecessors (X-men and X2), but it also left so much unexplained I couldn't really enjoy it and worst of all, main characters die. Then I went and saw it again.
About twenty minutes in, it all clicked.
In the first two movies, a major plot point is seen/heard/given away by something on a TV screen. (trust me, it's there, if you don't believe me, go watch it again) After watching X3 through all the way the first time around, I couldn't figure it out. Then I heard about a special "something" at the very end, post-credits. I went back to the theater the next day and watched it all the way through. Watch it again, or go see it for the first time, but no matter what else you do; Watch the TVs, and remember what they say.
If you like X-men, this is your movie. Comedy, same thing. Action... duh. Writing, genius; directing, genius; acting, all characters perfectly matched.
Also, this one's a little more actioned packed than the first two, so I'd recommend leavin' the little ones at home.
In regard to it as an X-men movie, it ranks, in my mind, as the best of the trilogy. A hearty congrats doth go forth from my heart unto those who directed, produced, acted in, crewed, and made this movie.
and signing off, here's the spoiler...
Long Live Charles Xavier.