And the show goes on

Rating: Null/10 (3 May 2003)

May contain a spoiler!!!
As someone who doesn't like cartoons and comic books, I tend to avoid movies such as X-men. Nevertheless, X1 was the only movie left on the DVD shelf, so I decided to watch it. Needless to say, I really enjoyed the movie therefore I had to catch X2.
X2 would have to be one of the most thought provoking science fiction movies to have ever been made. Most science fiction movies tend to concentrate on issues such as freedom and liberties years from now. To my knowledge I have never known a science fiction movie to tap into the current issues. For example the Mutant Registry Act is based on John Ashcroft's Terrorism Registry.
Per se the acting and special effects were brilliant, nevertheless, they could have compressed the action into a shorter time frame. As it is no secret that X3 is on its way, they could have modified the ending. For example the movie should have concluded, at the White House, when professor Xavier said, "We'll be watching you". All aside, I really enjoyed the performance of Mystique, Magneto and Professor Xavier. I was kind of disappointed with Lady Deathstrike, as her part was kept to the bare minimum.
If and when they decide to make X3 I hope they can combine some of elements of the previous two movies. I also hope that X3 is shorter and more action packed. If they manage to combine the right acting, plot, and the special effects, X3 should do extremely well.
I'll give the movie a 7 out 10. However the mysterious Mystique deserves a 10 out 10.