Unite and Watch!

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2015)

X2: X-Men United (2003): Dir: Bryan Singer / Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn: Superior sequel although X2 isn't needed since United drives the point home. The whole digit following a letter thing looked lame when it proceeded The Mighty Ducks sequels, and it does X-Men no justice either. A military officer involved in Wolverine's past is committed to rid mutants from the planet. Magneto is imprisoned in a plastic cell, and the wheelchair bound leader played by Patrick Stewart is kidnapped. Other characters include Nightcrawler who has the ability to deteriorate. Mystique has the ability to conform the likeness of others. Exhilarating action throughout with a more satisfactory conclusion. Directed by Bryan Singer who successfully creates a film that surpasses the first film. He is backed with fine casting including Hugh Jackman as Woverine who is involved in much action yet still an appealing character. Patrick Stewart learns that the military officer's son is a mutant. Ian McKellen as Magneto is locked away but still proves dangerous when underestimated. Alan Cumming plays the ominous Nightcrawler who came from evil but descends into good. Rebecca Ronijn plays shape shifter Mystique who can take the appearance of anyone. The visual effects and makeup are colourful, united with a much better screenplay. Score: 8 / 10