X2: Good Strong Sequel / Great Adaptation

Rating: 9/10 (23 July 2003)

I recently saw X2 and was extremely happy with the results. I think it is a great sequel, especially with the on-slaught of comic book adaptations and sequels that the movie studios has been "pumping out" over the last 2 years.

X2 picks up were the first left off and with a great story plot. The introduction of Night Crawler was great and Alan Cummings portrayal of the teleporting mutant is great.
Overall the development of each character was fantastic and the (spoiler) the sacrifice of Jeanne Grey's character at the end was good for the movie storyline. Granted I thought the love triangle between Wolverine, Cyclops and Jeanne is a little dry, I understand the intention and design to entice those who like romance in the movie stories.
Overall a great movie and will be an excellent movie to add to the DVD collection.