Damn, what a good night out!

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2003)

OK, so does it help to know the X-Men background? Yes, it will help...but only so much as a few 'in' gags and the end (which is a definite lead to X3!!).
Ultimately, what you need to know is the entertainment. And it's good - right from the first sequence which almost puts the Bond starts to shame - to the various action scenes throughout (No spoilers, but Wolverines fight near the end is kick-ass).
This is Wolverine's film - Hugh Jackman again playing it on the money - and is definitely more violent than the first. Is it better? You bet your ass!! Bigger budget, Bigger effects, Bigger action.
Everything an X-Men fan could want and plenty for those that aren't to enjoy as well. Go see it at the cinema - don't wait for DVD!!