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

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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TheQuietGamer

Sep 6, 2020

Still holds up extremely well. Might even be timeless. It's pretty amazing that something this fantastical now feels somewhat grounded ever since the MCU came along and basically reinvented the mega-blockbuster, but here we are. The most refreshing thing about this revisitation was seeingStill holds up extremely well. Might even be timeless. It's pretty amazing that something this fantastical now feels somewhat grounded ever since the MCU came along and basically reinvented the mega-blockbuster, but here we are. The most refreshing thing about this revisitation was seeing how it managed to be serious without sacrificing fun or becoming all grimdark. No one is cracking wise in the face of a potentially world ending threat and the characters deal with complex internal struggles without becoming depressed, moody killers. Essentially allowing it to strike a balance between escapism and gravitas that no other superhero movie has really been able to replicate.

It's also one of the few entries in the franchise to nail the whole team dynamic. One of my biggest nitpicks with Fox's handling of the property was how Wolverine-centric it was. So I appreciated how that while the character does still have a more central role here, Rogue is arguably just as significant and the other mutants are given their moments to shine. Except Cyclops who is just sort of there the entire time.

The plot is deserving of praise as well. Featuring a threat that is legitimate, but not too grandiose and a well-done exploration of the social and political issues the X-Men encounter as the next step in human evolution. What really gives it power though is how it fleshes out its villain in a manner that allows us to fully understand his motives just as strongly as we do that of the heroes. Maybe even moreso. Because of that, 20 years later Magneto is still easily the best villain in any movie bearing the Marvel moniker to date.

A huge reason this has aged so gracefully is that it didn't fall prey to the kind of hyper-ridiculous action that was prevalent in the early 2000s in films like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Daredevil. There's no goofy wire fu or other absurd acts of high-flying martial arts to be found. The powers are all displayed in a cool, straight-faced manner that further exemplifies why any of this works at all. X-Men manages to be self-respecting enough to ensure every aspect is handled with a sense of maturity, while avoiding the morbidity of Zack Snyder DCEU flick and remembering that it is in fact a piece of popcorn entertainment in the process. As a result, it is nothing less than one of the best comic book adaptations ever created.

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supermann234

Dec 8, 2014

This is a pretty good movie with a good storyline. It starts off as a slow paced movie at first, and slowly gets more and more interesting. If you are an X-men fan, then you will probably like this movie.

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aadityamudhar

Apr 18, 2016

X-Men is a very solid super hero flick. Some criticism could be leveled in it's direction concerning a lack of depth, but everything has to start somewhere.

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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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clem666

Jan 21, 2021

To say the least, the X-Men franchise is off to a good start on the big screen. The characters are brilliantly introduced, without overdoing it, but still cultivating our interest in each of them. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is perfectly highlighted and the character manages to be endearingTo say the least, the X-Men franchise is off to a good start on the big screen. The characters are brilliantly introduced, without overdoing it, but still cultivating our interest in each of them. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is perfectly highlighted and the character manages to be endearing despite his constantly frowned upon eyebrows. Some jokes hit the nail on the head, especially when Wolverine questions each mutant's silly nicknames. Yet other jokes may be ridiculous.

The scenario is correct. However, I can't help but think of a question that cruelly prevents me from believing in the film's universe: how did Cyclops (and the other mutants with such invasive powers) discover his power? Did he open his eyes one morning and atomize his room? What I mean by this is that the humans in X-Men take the existence of the mutants with a lot of calm and hindsight! Teenagers like Cyclops and Rogue have to grow up with deaths on their conscience, talk about a trauma!

Some of the protagonists, like Sabretooth and Storm are horrible and terribly hollow. Without doing any research about him, Sabretooth looks like a stupid and shallow werewolf who has absolutely no place in the X-Men universe. The whole conflict between Cyclop and Wolverine is boring, futile and childish at best, and contributes to making Cyclop seem like one of the most stupid protagonists in the story despite his truly interesting potential.

The overall pace is good, even though the missed scenes and flaws start to add up towards the end of the film. The ending (no spoil) is particularly sloppy, incoherent, full of ridiculous suspense, and is totally inconsistent with the rest of the film, which is full of interesting and original ideas.

The fight scenes are often badly filmed so that only a confused set of movements and diffuse sound effects of blows remains on the screen. The special effects very often seem to come from another era, at some points in the film more than others, but I forgive that since it was released in 2000. The Cerebro helmet especially seems to be made of plastic and simple aluminum.… Expand

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Broyax

Oct 24, 2020

Les « mutants » ne sont rien d’autre que des super-héros super-cons avec pour la plupart d’entre eux (ou elles) des tenues toujours aussi ridicules, excepté évidemment le bourrin Wolverine, brave blaireau soupe au lait de son triste état (il aurait pu faire une pub pour Pijot dans les annéesLes « mutants » ne sont rien d’autre que des super-héros super-cons avec pour la plupart d’entre eux (ou elles) des tenues toujours aussi ridicules, excepté évidemment le bourrin Wolverine, brave blaireau soupe au lait de son triste état (il aurait pu faire une pub pour Pijot dans les années 80 : un con(structeur) sort ses griffes !).

Donc, on a comme d’hab’ les gentils cons d’un côté et de l’autre les méchants cons toujours à con-ploter contre les gentils cons… la belle affaire ! le blaireau bourrin est amnésique à l’insu de son plein gré et les chefs de chacun des camps (dans ce grand dîner de cons) sont deux fossiles qui s’engueulent pour la becquetée du soir (et ma purée, elle est où et qui a piqué mon dentier ? et mon déambulateur, et moi, je veux un déambulateur comme le tien ! ).

Le scénar est naze, l’histoire est bidon, les dialogues sont ineptes, les personnages pathétiques… il ne se passe pas grand-chose là-dedans et on s’endort assez rapidement… vous me direz que c’est normal puisqu’il s’agit d’une marvellerie de mon cul et qu’elle est par conséquent totalement nulle à chier, en plus de s’avérér d’une bêtise affligeante : misérables super-héros mutants de mes deux !… Expand

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