Bigger-budgeted, more action-packed sequel than its predecessor

Rating: 7/10 (14 May 2003)

X2: X-Men United (2003) D: Bryan Singer. Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Bruce Davison, Shawn Ashmore, Kelly Hu. Bigger-budgeted, more action-packed sequel than its predecessor. This time around, the X-Men band together to fight against an evil anti-mutant politician (Cox) and the U.S. government (interesting time to release a movie that portrays our government negatively). Great performances throughout, louder special effects, and exciting action sequences; however, the film is too long. RATING: 7 out of 10. Rated PG-13 for violence, profanity, and sexual situations.