Worth the Wait!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2006)

I just saw a pre-screening and I have to say this is the best one of the series.
The flow of the story wasn't perfect, but it was very good. I have been reading the comics for about 20 years and they went both ways. On some things they were true to the comics but on others they were way out in left field.
I liked how they handled the Dark Phoenix origin. It wasn't true to the comic but it didn't really leave any explaining for those who aren't familiar with the original story line. It was simple and easy to understand.
I am a huge Wolvie/Hugh fan and I must say I was NOT disappointed with this movie. Hugh looked good as always, but I loved how he handled his character. Wolvie isn't an out of control animal anymore but he does have his moments. In the end he comes through like he always does. He shows more emotion in this one too.
There is some language and suggestive scenes in the movie. A few people brought their young kids to it and I'm not sure I would have taken my seven year old. Definitely not without seeing it first.
This is definitely a movie you need to see in the theater. The Danger room scene is awesome as well as the final battle.
I had heard a lot of rumors about the funeral scene and I don't remember hearing anyone say it was for who it was for. I thought Scott or Wolvie, but never thought it was gonna be Xavier. I bawled when he died.
I would have liked to see more of Rogue in the movie and I was sad that they had her choose the cure. The Rogue in the comics never would have done that, but you can understand why she does.
The ending will blow you away. I think they left it open a little just in case.