Genius!

Rating: 10/10 (11 May 2009)

X2: X-Men United is simply put Bryan Singer's greatest film to date. While the first X-Men film was a fun and entertaining thrill ride, this sequel manages to not only up the thrills of its predecessors, but bring much more to the table that the first film did not.
The film is a terrific allegory about racism, prejudice, and acceptance. Its emphasis on the rights of mutants seems to mirror the real life plights of homosexuals, various discriminated races, and other such people who are often met with much prejudice. Now all of this should not confuse you into thinking that this X2 is not a fun action film, because as I mentioned earlier it still manages to pack in the thrills.
The action sequences in this film are unparalleled, they're not only expertly crafted, but they're also intensely exciting to watch unfold. One sequence in particular, when the school is attacked by soldiers and Wolverine single handedly fended off the invasion, is quite thrilling and is amongst one of the finer action sequences ever put on film.
Director Bryan Singer truly outdid himself here. With the top notch action, mixed in with some true thought and genuine emotion, X2: X-Men United is a definite must see.
I give X2 a perfect 10 out of 10!