By far the BEST comic book movie of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2003)

I just saw the movie, first showing, first day.
I went in with high expectations, and the BLEW ME AWAY.
I am planning on going back to see it tomorrow, and as many more times as possible.
As an avid comic book reader, I am always disappointed by comic book movies, but in this one they layed the groundwork with the fabulous first X-Men movie, and took my breath away with one of the few sequels that have beaten their predecessors.
Now, having said that, as a movie fan and for all those critics out there that poo poo a movie simply because everyone else likes it, I will say that unless you have seen the first film, there are a few plot points that aren't going to make total sense to you, but with the introduction of a few new characters, the story of the first film will be told to those who missed out on the first by these new characters hearing the story.
If you miss this movie......
Just don't miss it.
Paul