x1 versus x2

Rating: 5/10 (7 July 2003)

Unfortunately, I watched x1 and was completely and totally thrilled with what they had been able to do. The adaptation from comic book/cartoon was absolutely astounding. The way the film maker was able to duplicate the special mutant abilities of all the characters AND keep the human relationships involved made x-men 1 a hands down 10!!!
That said, x-men 2 got a 5 from me. There were some great action scenes *although too dark to see most of what was happening* and a much more serious feel to x2. But one of the best attributes of x1 was that Wolverine was the focus of the movie. In x2, Wolverine didn't play near as big of a role as he did in x1. Normally that wouldn't have been a problem, but there was no one in the movie to take Wolverine's place. It felt like there was just a big hole in the movie with action taking place but no focus for it.