Left me confused and disappointed

Rating: 3/10 (4 June 2006)

Many of the points I could make have probably made all ready, so i'll just stick to my personal opinion. (Also, this review contains no spoilers, based on the assumption that you guys know that you haven't seen the last of Jean/phoenix!)
I am not a mad X-men Fan. I do not read the comics, but I have See the cartoon. However, i can honestly say that it does not take an x-man genius to discover th plot holes and awful character development. This film made me realise something very important about the relationship between action and storyline.
In the other x-men movies, it was easy to attach to characters. They were warm and real. This made it all the more exciting when they discovered/used their powers. However, the 3rd movie is just plain bland. If characters are not believable, then nor will their super human powers.
Jean/phoenix was a disappointment. She should have stayed in that dam lake. It is clear she was only used as the big scary "super power" that was invincible, rather than the character known as phoenix. In fact, you see more of the "Phoenix" is x-men 2. Hugh Jackman (wolverine) just seemed bored and unmotivated (awful one liners). The ratio between character exposure in the advert and in the film is completely unbalanced. I was amazed at how little Angel appeared (dude with wings).
Anyway, I conclude by saying if your an X-men fan, you will come out of this movie more confused than phoenix. If your a movie enthusiast, you'll come out feeling more confused than pig in a lake. And if your just looking for an action movie, you will still come out confused.