Not the best but still very good

Rating: Null/10 (23 August 2011)

When I heard about this movie I was excited and so was my brother, being fans of the previous X Men films as well as the comics we were really looking forward to the films and if this was anything like the first two we wouldn't be disappointed! It starts out pretty good, with a younger Charles Xavier and Magneto going to see a pre teen Jean Grey and offer her a place at their school. Then to a young Angel chopping off his wings (NOTE - I'm not giving away any major plot points but there will be a few character spoilers).
The plot was fun but a little thin. I love the arrival of new mutants like Angel and Kitty Pryde, but I honestly didn't care for Kitty and Bobby's relationship. The whole thing was stale and didn't fit, Bobby and Rogue are perfect for each other.
Moving on, the twist of Jean (well, Phoenix) being on Magneto's side came as a shock. It didn't completely go with the whole thing and I preferred her on the good side. Oh, and the first thing she does when she comes back added tension but kinda killed the film for me.
The actors and actresses did a fine job in reprising their roles, but Ellen Page as Kitty Pryde felt like a serious case of miscasting. Kitty is my favourite X Men but Page didn't live up to expectations.
Rogue also seemed a little underdeveloped and didn't get enough screen time. She spends most of the time upset about Bobby and Kitty and the rest of it considering getting the 'cure'. Anna Paquin still did a wonderful of playing Rogue, even if the writers reduced her to more of a whiny teenager than her true sassy, kick ass self.
The film is action packed and I love it but some will disagree. The whole film in general wasn't as good as the previous two installments but still impressed me.
All in all, this is a love it or hate it film, if you loved the first two then you will probably enjoy this, although some will hate it. If you want an action superhero film to watch with your friends, then you may like this, although you'll have to see the first two to avoid any plot confusion. If not then go for Spiderman or something instead.