Could have been so much more

Rating: 6/10 (28 May 2006)

I like many other people who will go and see this movie have been long term fans of the x-men and there sagas over the years. The first two movies were done very very well and this one does not live up to the standard that the previous two had set.
It is a real shame because when i saw the end of X2 where they hinted at having the Phoenix in X3 i imagined them doing an awesome fiery version of jean with all her Phoenix powers, but this was not the case.
They should have made this movie 3hours or more long so that they could fit in all the mayhem. Maybe the DVD will be like an extended cut? like Lord of the Rings we can only hope.
I was disappointed that Gambit was not in the film due to the actor who was supposed to play him declined because the character was too much like his character on lost.
One thing i did like about the movie was the character shadowcat, she deserved a larger role as I believe she did a good job of the small exposure she had.
Anyways i gave this movie about a 6 or 7 because if i you forget about all the technical xmen stuff and view it as an action movie it is pretty good with great special effects. However if you are a fan i am sure there will be some disappointment be it large or small