X-Men Reviews

The most beautiful, strange, and exciting comic-book movie since the original Batman.

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The deft way that Singer and company have transferred the action comics to the big screen reps one of the best efforts since Superman II.

Full Review | Original Score: B

These are superheroes who largely regret their powers because of the trouble that they bring.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Of course, the wide-open ending practically shrieks "sequel," so rest assured this is only the beginning of a new super-franchise. Here's hoping Joel Schumacher doesn't get his hands on it.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

X-Men's myriad of positive attributes generally compensate for its less-than-enthralling stretches.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Comic-book adaptation has brains, brawn, and style.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

Good direction and talented ensemble

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10

A very good comic book adaptation with great performances, true entertainment value, and wonderful direction...

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

A superb cast and spotless direction from Bryan Singer make this one a summer must-see, and a film that goes right alongside the first Batman and Superman as genre bests.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

As summer movies go, X-Men is remarkably crisp and economical.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5

Relative newcomer Hugh Jackman is a real find as the brooding Wolverine.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

X-Men plays like a so-so middle chapter of an epic series rather than a fitting kickoff.

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Apart from the brushed metal production design and pin-sharp camerawork, this offers only moderate excitement.

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It's a rich, impressive comic-book fantasy.

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Simply a fluffy, big screen version of a simple comic book -- nothing more, nothing less.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5

What makes this film such a success is its seriousness on the subject of proper and improper responses to oppression, its unique and memorable characters, its cleverness and visual imagination, and its refusal to degenerate into a bloodbath.

Full Review | Original Score: B+

Superior to any Batman except the 1989 movie.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Finally, a movie based on a comic book that actually succeeds.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/4

I don't say this often, but bring on the sequel.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

Call it a gift from cinema heaven.

| Original Score: 3.5/4