X2: X-Men United (2003)
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 224
Fresh: 195 | Rotten: 29
Tightly scripted, solidly acted, and impressively ambitious, X2: X-Men United is bigger and better than its predecessor -- and a benchmark for comic sequels in general.
Average Rating: 6.9/10
Critic Reviews: 46
Fresh: 36 | Rotten: 10
Tightly scripted, solidly acted, and impressively ambitious, X2: X-Men United is bigger and better than its predecessor -- and a benchmark for comic sequels in general.
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When a failed assassination attempt occurs on the President's (Cotter Smith) life by the teleporting mutant Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming), it's Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his School for Gifted Youngsters who are targeted for the crime. While Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) and Storm (Halle Berry) try and locate the assassin, Cyclops (James Marsden) and Xavier (also known as 'Professor X') seek answers from their old foe Magneto (Ian McKellan) in his glass cell...Little do they know they're
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Cast
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Patrick Stewart
Prof. Charles Xavier... -
Hugh Jackman
Wolverine -
Ian McKellen
Magneto -
Halle Berry
Storm -
Brian Cox
William Stryker -
Famke Janssen
Dr. Jean Grey -
Alan Cumming
Kurt Wagner AKA Nigh... -
Rebecca Romijn
Mystique -
James Marsden
Cyclops -
Bruce Davison
Senator Kelly -
Shawn Ashmore
Bobby Drake/Iceman -
Aaron Stanford
John/Pyro -
Kelly Hu
Anne Reynolds AKA Yu... -
Anna Paquin
Rogue -
Katie Stuart
Kitty Pryde -
Kea Wong
Jubilee -
James N. Kirk
Ronny Drake -
Dylan Kussman
Wilkins -
Michael Reid Mackay
Jason 143 -
Cotter Smith
President McKenna -
Charles Siegel
Dr. Shaw -
Peter Wingfield
Lyman -
Stephen Spender
Smith -
Jill Teed
Madeline Drake -
Steve Bacic
Hank McCoy AKA Beast -
Bryce Hodgson
Arthur "Artie" Maddi... -
Ty Olsson
Mitchell Laurio -
Connor Widdows
Jones -
Daniel Cudmore
Piotr Rasputin AKA C... -
Sideah Alladice
X-Kid -
Devin Douglas Drewit...
X-Kid -
Nolan Gerard Funk
X-Kid -
Alfred E. Humphreys
Steven Drake -
Jermaine Lopez
X-Kid -
Keely Purvis
Little Girl 143 -
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All Critics (224) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (195) | Rotten (29) | DVD (51)
There's little zest, less grace and, particularly in the writing, no creative spark to ignite the imagination.
Top CriticThe plotting seems dangerously self-interested, being concerned almost exclusively with the survival of the mutants themselves, and, behind the succulent effects, the tone is oddly hectoring.
Bigger and more ambitious in every respect, from its action and visceral qualities to its themes.
The emotional spectrum has widened, too, encompassing buoyant mirth and heroic tragedy.
Very smart, if way too long.
Suffice to say that I was steadily engrossed and entertained and ultimately moved by a drama that is, in the end, more human than mutant.
Bigger and badder than No. 1, but still a blast.
'X' hits the spot.
This has set the standard very high for this Summer and it will be interesting to see what, if any films, can match its calibre.
For this brief shining moment, the "X-Men" universe held perfect pitch, and funny book movies had a new standard of execution to live up to.
A truly superior sequel to the original...
The higher aspirations sometimes weigh the action down, creating a story that is interesting but not always engaging, lacking the exuberance that could have made it truly exciting.
It takes a true cinema talent to turn the daunting and rather unwieldy 40 years of material into a coherent yet complex, smart yet incredibly fun entertainment that satisfies both the fanboys and newbie moviegoers alike.
X2 feels very much like a step on the way to something else; but if you can forgive it that, and its occasional hastiness, it's well worth going to see.
Singer and his screenwriters know the value of a surprise and they deliver their share without dipping into the absurd. The result is a movie that surpasses expectations, a superhero flick that can rightfully take its place alongside the best.
Bryan Singer ... makes sure the animating theme of this series -- the freedom to be different in the face of intolerant authority -- doesn't get lost in the din of battle.
Possibly one of the best superhero franchises in history, X2 is thoroughly engaging, well acted and well plotted. Bryan Singer is a master of the genre.
Les mutants reviennent sur nos écrans en très grande forme
A bigger and better sequel to the 2000 original.
Like the first film, this one once again failed me to draw me into the world of the X-Men.
As a big screen comic book, X2 is the most rewarding I have yet seen.
A superbly done roller coaster of a sci-fi/fantasy spectacle.
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Movies Like X2: X-Men United
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- Piotr Rasputin AKA Colossus: Hey I can help you.
- Wolverine: Help them.
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- Wolverine: Boyfriend? So how do you...?
- Bobby Drake/Iceman: [hesitating] We're working on that.
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- Magneto: What's your name? [as he uses his powers to take away the lighter]
- John/Pyro: John
- Magneto: What's your real name John?
- John/Pyro: Pyro [as he uses his powers to take back the flame from the lighter]
- Magneto: Quite a talent you have there Pyro.
- John/Pyro: I can only manipulate the fire. [extinguishes the flame] I can't create it.
- Magneto: You are a god among insects. Never let anyone tell you different. [hands lighter back]
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- Magneto: How does it look from there Charles? Still fighting the good fight? From here it doesn't look like they're playing by your rules. Maybe it's time we play by theirs!
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- Magneto: Mr. Laurio, never trust a beautiful woman. Especially one who's interested in you.
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- Wolverine: I'll take my chances with him.
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