Comic book come to film (sort of)

Rating: 9/10 (4 May 2003)

It's not too much a spoiler to mention that there is an attack on the President in the opening sequence, especially since it's shown in the trailers. There are complaints here that this is unrealistic.
IT'S A COMIC BOOK! Granted, on the big screen, but still a comic.

We're not talking War and Peace or Gone with the Wind here, people. This is based on a comic book. It is incredibly cool to see Wolverine, Professor X, Mystique, and all the others actually come to life. Just keep in mind when you critique this that we're not talking great literature - we're talking BAM and POW, action, and adventure. In this respect, X2 is fulfilling and a great movie.
One nice thing - they've taken note that the viewers are a little more adult than comic book readers - or that audiences in general are a little more mature nowadays. Mystique flipping off Stryker as she slides through the door, Wolverine saying "S**t" - all nice little touches that make the movie characters more believable.
My only wish is that Beast had a bigger role - but I think in X3 (possible title - X3, the Dark Phoenix) we're going to see more action and mutant powers than you're going to be able to keep track of.