much more satisfying than the first two

Rating: 6/10 (31 May 2006)

I have to admit, when I heard it was going to be a different director I had my doubts, but they were all erased after seeing the movie at 12:01am the day it came out. It was darker than the first two and had such sad and wonderful surprises. Yes they could go on and make another, but I like how this one was done and wish to not see another one made with this cast because they were splendid and I fear another would over do it.
One thing that was done nicely was Wolverine's transition to leader. Now I know that Storm was supposed to be the leader and she was given that spot by Xavier, but it was Wolvie who shined and Jackman did a great job. I enjoyed how the powers didn't seem forced like they did in the first two movies. The big action sequence at the end allowed each to use their powers all at once. But the best part was that Wolvie never got beat up by a weaker mutant. I can't tell you how mad i was that he got beat by both mystique and deathstrike. His fighting skills are top notch, he did go through weapon x and they did not, plus he is super old due to his healing meaning he's been fighting since before they were born.
But I've heard things said about this movie's plot, how it was all action and it was action, but if one actually watched the movie you would see that the characters actually do grow and change, some not for the better, but they do. I am glad that xmen took a dark twist because if this is the last one with this cast, then they certainly went out with a bang.