Last Stand stands alone

Rating: 8/10 (26 May 2006)

Comic fans will be disappointed by the movie, but it's important to realize that the movie follows a storyline far different from the comics - there are plenty of characters and events that happen, both in this movie and the last one, that mark it as a separate franchise. If you're looking for a direct movie adaptation of the comic book, you'll be disappointed. If you're looking for an all around good action movie, then you've found it.
The movie was more emotional in parts than it's predecessors,and also more violent (at least, when the fight scenes roll around). The cast, both for the X-Men themselves and their counterparts, the Brotherhood, were greatly increased, with satisfying results.
I'll keep things short and just say this. If you're a fan of the movies - or of action movies in general - you won't be disappointed by X3. If you're a fan of the comic books, you'll be upset by everything that happens - but if you can put you preconceived ideas behind and realize that the movie story is not the comic story, then you're in for an enjoyable time.