Was This Supposed To Be A Comedy?

Rating: 8/10 (10 June 2006)

I did actually like this film but I couldn't help but laugh throughout the last forty minutes. There were so many bad clichÃ©s and cheesy lines and some just outright silliness that I couldn't help myself.
First of all, Kelsey Grammar, though I do love the man, was so bizarre as the Beast (is he a monkey, a lion, a bear, what is he?) and with so little explanation about him I just wanted to laugh at him.
Secondly, there was no groundwork for the fact that Jean Grey has a dual personality. We saw Xavier and Magneto go to her house but there was no indication that she was suffering. Her parents looked long suffering but she seemed fine. So I had no clue about the whole dual personality thing and it came as surprise, and one that made me laugh. It just wasn't handled well enough.
Thirdly, the mutant with the wings. Okay, he just looked like a giant seagull to me. It was so poorly done and I expect better from a film that spends millions on FX. Come on guys, you can do better and should, or you are just ripping the public off.
Fourth, too many new characters with little or no explanation on who or what they are.
And yet, despite all these problems, I loved this film. I especially like the bit at the end after the credits.
Xavier lives people and I for one am very glad. Xavier is my favourite character.
So, see this film but be prepared to laugh at the cheesy bits.