Another grand slam for Brett Ratner

Rating: 5/10 (6 June 2006)

Wow Brett, what a magnificent attempt at wrapping up a trilogy... NOT! What the hell happened here? I'm wondering if Mr. Ratner decided the existing films made too much sense, and decided to put a spin on things by totally screwing up the third one. And what's with the arbitrary casting of Ken Leung as scary blow fish man? I understand that you've worked with him in the past (Rush Hour, Red Dragon), but he's not unemployed. You're probably wondering who is bad enough to roll with Magneto and Blow Fish Man, that's simple; Multiplicity Man, Fast Girl, British Juggernaut and I think they threw Pyro in there(not that it matters, his role is so frivolous).I will hand it to Brett though, there's some great effects, not enough to hide the lame wire-stunts or well placed one-liners, but fun to watch nonetheless. Sometimes all it takes is a few computers and some effects artists to bail someone out of a total train wreck and this is no exception. Top it off with a swiss-cheese story (I should write comedy) with some kid who reverses your genetic make-up if you come near him (mutant? more like wizard). I was under the impression that this kid would have a greater good towards the end of the movie, something along the lines of disabling Pheonix before she ruins everyone, but he just ran away from British Juggernaut with Walk-through-walls girl. Magneto can sense any metal around him and mold it at his discretion, but he can't avoid an ambush from Wolverine, the man made of metal... worst... loss of sweet powers... ever. Ian and Jackman do a great job in this film, but I was so disappointed I really hope Ratner never touches this franchise again. You have lots of money Brett, produce stuff, please. *As I finish up this article Rush Hour 2 begins airing on Television. Can someone say Omen?