Splendid albeit a bit gloomy final stand

Rating: 9/10 (5 October 2006)

Sequels are either a success or a flop. This is not anything new. WE saw the terribly weak, vapid and bloodless sequels such as Terminator 3 or Blade Trinity, but, at the same time, we witnessed such marvelous examples of strong sequels such as Destination Point or Matrix. What about the X-Men? Did they stand their ground and did this final part prove it had been worth waiting? Yes, it did! This final part is a sweeping, majestic and grand take, full of breathtaking video effects and excellent tag-lines, dialogs, moments, and on top of it all, full of deep tragic events. Well, this is the darkest out of the three parts. Several main characters die, including Xavier himself, some of his aids and enemies. The plot is great. WE see a new vaccine that will eliminate the X-genes from the mutants' organisms and many of the mutants are striving to do so. Then, a terrible bloody war between the Magneto's gang and Xavier's part rage on. We see the struggle between these two parts and then the intruding of the people to this battle. The film is very quick, fast and ferocious, we cannot stop or have a break, since it is so thrilling and exciting. The play of such stars as Hugh Jackman, Ian McCellan, Halle Berry and others is excellent and you never doubt the truth of it all. Very good last part, a bit gloomy, but still strong.