X-Men

Name: X-Men
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: July 14, 2000
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 14, 2000 | PG-13

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart

Summary: Dr. Charles Xavier gathers children from all over the planet who were born with an added twist to their genetic code. Known as the "X-factor" these children can perform extraordinary feats. Dr. Xavier calls them his X-Men.

Director: Bryan Singer

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 104 min

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Mr. Showbiz Cody Clark

The best kind of summer blockbuster -- the kind that makes you immediately crave a sequel. Read full review

Lawrence Toppman

Balances brains, brawn and heart in ideal proportions. The actors - some first-rate, all enjoyable - never get overshadowed by the special effects, which dazzle us without gory excess. Read full review

Lisa Alspector

Exciting mainly because anything can happen and does, the movie drags a bit as it approaches a climax set atop the Statue of Liberty. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

X-Men flies to the rescue with superheroes who have real substance. Read full review

Jay Carr

Recedes to a string of mere action exploits. These are proficiently executed but, for all their visual authority, not much more than routine. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Steve Simels

Stylish, exciting and an occasionally poignant sci-fi adventure spectacle. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

Isn't juvenile, it isn't even infantile. It's prenatal! Read full review

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gm101

Jun 22, 2011

This masterpiece is the movie that unleashed the superhero renaissance of the 2000s. As someone who enjoyed X-Men as a kid, I was super excited when I heard they were making a movie, and the movie was indeed worth it.

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scalis

Sep 17, 2020

Saw this as a 13-year old and just watched it again. Still works, I'm surprised it aged this well...

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

ManveerR.

Feb 18, 2006

Great movie and great action!

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LaGuerta

Feb 27, 2013

The superior cast and well crafted dialogue doesn't quite quell the underwhelming feeling brought about by a story that should reflect the best of the comics, but instead is unfocused and flirts with mediocrity.

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Compi24

Mar 17, 2019

A pleasant little trip down memory lane, I was surprised with how well this has fared in the many years since its release in the year 2000. Sure, "X-Men" has a few special effects and dialogue quirks here and there that were definitely indicative of the era in which it was released, but it'sA pleasant little trip down memory lane, I was surprised with how well this has fared in the many years since its release in the year 2000. Sure, "X-Men" has a few special effects and dialogue quirks here and there that were definitely indicative of the era in which it was released, but it's -- by and large -- timeless. Quite possibly one of the most difficult of Stan Lee's creations to adapt for the big screen, the "X-Men" universe kicks off with a story that's honestly easy and natural to fall into, with many characters, narrative notions, and thematic elements instantaneously latching themselves onto the audience. It's a wonder how screenwriter and veteran voice actor David Hayter didn't get more work after this killed at the box office, ultimately spawning a saga that (at the time of this review) is still alive and well. It's all quite kitschy and popcorn-y, sure, but I still find it quite enjoyable.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408

Dec 16, 2018

Best X-Men movie to date so if you got to watch one then this the only one worth simply watching. The rest of the movies are for die hard fans really. As in more of the same, but not as good as this first one.

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VoiceOfAmerica

Sep 28, 2021

Based on perverted comics and adapted into a perverted movie; this film is by far one of the ones I hate the most.

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