X-Men

X-Men
PG-13
Running time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Tyler Mane, Bruce Davison, Ray Park, Shawn Ashmore.

Synopsis: Born into a world filled with prejudice are children who possess extraordinary and dangerous powers - the result of unique genetic mutations. Cyclops unleashes bolts of energy from his eyes. Storm can manipulate the weather at will. Rogue absorbs the life force of anyone she touches. But under the tutelage of Professor Xavier, these and other outcasts learn to harness their powers for the good of mankind. Now they must protect those who fear them as the nefarious Magneto, who believes humans and mutants can never co-exist, unveils his sinister plan for the future!

Review: Truth be told, 'X-Men' is one of those superhero classics that has inspired the blockbuster uprising of the comic genre for many years to come. It's a clever film that tackles human nature, fear and realism of having extraordinary people living among us. Without losing that nonsensical logic of mutant powers and capabilities, director Bryan Singer has managed to weave various beloved classic characters into one simple, down-to-earth narrative structure bound to aim and surprise. The emotional aspect of the flick is set pronounced through thematic sequences touching on issues regarding discrimination and social acceptance, which pretty much had summed up the main factor to drive character developments. The product turns out to be both an intelligent piece of entertainment and the beginning of 'darker' superhero movies.

Rating: 4/5 Stars