X3: The Last Stand entertains, but is further more quite easy digested.

Rating: 6/10 (26 May 2006)

Poor Bret Rattner. Everyone has been so skeptical about him directing X3. And yes, I'll admit that The Last Stand doesn't get marvelous during the modest running time of 104 minutes. However, I will not blame it all on Rattner. He does his job very fine. More I would like to criticize the writers, Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn who deliver quite a weak story. Simple with no actual twists, no specific moments standing out, which I think this movie definitely misses. Something extraordinary is not there. Yes, you are able to feel when the climax rises, but still it's like it is not really there. To all this, especially the one liners seem to lack importance. Lots of them just appear to immediately vanish in the haze. Therefor my vote mainly goes to the exposure of the characters and their astounding skills. Utilising the amazing CGI effects, the film, however, does achieve some beautiful moments, where you cannot hide your satisfaction and have to critically acclaim it. So don't go in there with the highest expectations, but prepare yourself for 104 minutes of entertainment, where you most likely are going to miss something, but where you at least don't start to nod off. My verdict: X3: The Last Stand entertains, but is further more easy digested.