Fantastic

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2006)

This movie was the best of all the previously released X-Men films. It built the audience up from the very beginning with a strong flashback opening and ended with a good teaser to keep you wanting more. The only poor part about the opening was the simulation scene which was unneeded. The introduction of certain previously unmentioned characters was a bit awkward, but was covered up by a strong story development. This movie didn't spoon feed you every fact, but instead let your mind imagine certain less important aspects.
The emotion portrayed by this knock-out cast was fantastic. Their energy came out of the screen and grabbed you unlike the majority of other 'fantasy comic' genre films.
I was worried toward the end... I was saying to myself; "Shit, they're going to wrap this thing up with a cliché 'fade out on blue sky' mantra," but instead went with a very humble and creative cliffhanger.
Remember... this is not the comic; this is a CINEMATIC ADAPTATION of the Comic.