X4 please?

Rating: 8/10 (29 May 2006)

I saw this movie on the day it came out, and I must say, calling it Xmen: The Last Stand is something of a hoax. I don't want to spoil anything for those who haven't seen it, but I will say that they simply CANNOT end it this way. This movie picks up a year or so after the second one left off. Magneto is considered a major threat, and the mutants and humans have formed an alliance to stop him. Meanwhile, a 'cure' has been discovered so that mutants may give up their powers and live as humans if they so choose. This cure arouses much controversy in the mutant community. At the forefront of those who oppose the cure, is Magneto, who assembles an army of mutants to his cause. Although the villain of the movie, I would not refer to him as 'evil'. He simply has his own point of view, and takes more direct and brutal methods to achieve his goals. Beast joins the cast, working with the government in dealing with mutant affairs. Kelsey Grahmer does a fantastic job in portraying Dr. Hank McCoy. Jean Grey returns as the Phoenix, her powers having multiplied, and her 'second personality' emerging, with somewhat darker intentions then the Jean from the previous films. The result: An all out war which takes it's toll on both sides. Many sad and shocking moments, and even more questions raised then either of the previous two films (including a secret ending after the credits) A great movie? Yes. Worthy of the legacy created by it's predecessors? Definitely. The Last Stand? I doubt it. I seriously do not believe that the fans will allow it to end this way.