Liked it but wanted more...

Rating: 6/10 (26 May 2006)

I have waited for this sequel to come out ever since I heard they were making it. This past week was like waiting for your baby to be born except with a baby you are never left wanting for more. My expectations kept lowering after each review I read but my eagerness to see the movie remained strong. I have watched X1 and X2 on DVD so many times I've lost count so wild horses couldn't keep me away from seeing this movie.
As soon as the movie starts, your attention is held and never waivers. There are weepy moments. There are shocking moments. There are moments where you are holding your breath. Then there's the moment when you realize the movie is over and you are wanting more and more.
Yes, there were some disappointments. The movie was too short for the story. It would have been nice to see more of the abilities of the "new" mutants. I wanted to see more of Phoenix. I wish there had been more action sequences involving all the X-Men together as a team. I also wondered what happened to the scene (this is not a spoiler since it was not in the movie) I read about in STARLOG magazine where Wolverine is spun around by Magneto. That would have added more drama.
Please don't judge the movie too harshly before you see it. It is still worth viewing. My only hope is that when it is released on DVD, there will be about 30 additional minutes of footage included as well as deleted scenes.
Someone mentioned in a review that you should stay until after the credits. I decided to do this and was surprised to see others waiting as well. After the credits end, you will be surprised. Please take the time to wait. It's well worth it.