very happy xmen fan (spoiler alert)!

Rating: Null/10 (7 May 2003)

Just seen XMen 2 and i have to say i thought it was a very good film from several points of view. The special effects were superb throughout, espiecially the teleporting Nightcrawler and the fight scenes. The film is long, but it doesnt drag at all and the ending is just fine dispite some unjustified criticism from some quarters. I look forward to seeing Phoenix in the next one, that should be spectacular. My only criticisms are of omissions, in that Colossus should have been part of the main team and i would liked to have seen Iceman whiz around on his ice thing (you know what i mean!). I was a little worried that Stryker would not be a worthy opponent of the Xmen, being just a normal human and all, but he was convincing enough to have dispelled these worries. The only character i have a problem with is rogue, she just isnt strong enough and i wish she could fly! I have to say that the casting is superb, every actor fits there role very well, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine stands out from the distinguished crowd. I look forward to the next one.