Wonderful entertainment

Rating: Null/10 (23 May 2003)

I never really cared all that much about the first X-men movie because I'm not a fan of the comic books. This sequel far surpasses the original in its entertainment value. Some comic book purists are complaining about the authenticity of the characters in X2 but as entertainment, it can't be beat. I had bought the DVD of X-men and had to watch it again as soon as I got home. It doesn't hold up but now I want to read the comic books. X2 had a swell story. I especially found Nightwatcher's Catholic faith rather surprising considering Hollywood's usual anti- religious agenda. I was told that this is true to the comic story. Very interesting, indeed. So far, this is my favorite film of the year. I give it a 10.