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X-men Store - X-Men (Widescreen Edition)
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List Price: $14.98
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, James Marsden
Directed By: Bryan Singer
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543900955
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-02-07
Running Time: 104
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2000-07-14
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Summary: The start of a great movie series
Comment: Looking back on this movie now, after having watched a plethora of super hero movies, I can honestly say this is a decent movie, but not a GREAT one.
This movie was actually one of my first introductions to the world of super heroes (I'd only previously seen the first two Spider-Man movies before watching this and hadn't ever picked up a comic book) so I look back on it with a sense of nostalgia if nothing else. The plot is essentially the essence of the X-Men comics: people who were born different vying for acceptance in a world that fears and hates them, while attempting to stop the "villain" from carrying out his evil plot. (I say "villain" because I'm not really sure if Magneto counts as a villain, if you get right down to it. He and Professor Xavier are basically two sides of the same coin. But, I digress.) It has generally good acting, with one or two exceptionally excellent or horrid performances, and the script...well, it works, usually. What this movie is, more than anything, is a setup for X2, which is by far the best of the series and (in my opinion) one of the better super hero movies in existence. But this first X-Men movie is a solid effort, and a fun watch, if only because Ian McKellen or Patrick Stewart are in it (for the movie buffs) or because there are explosions (for the action fan). And even I, who is generally underwhelmed by the character of Wolverine, have to admit that Hugh Jackman played him perfectly. The only other part I've seen so well-cast is Aragorn of The Lord of the Rings.
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Summary: Hollywood finally gets the "superhero" thing right.
Comment: I didn't grow up with the X Men, I grew up with superfriends lol.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I rented this one, I knew who wolverine was but none of the other characters.
I liked it.
I'm so glad Hollywood decided to get actors who can actually act.
They definitely give the characters depth and personality.
The story is very good, how can you not love Magneto???
The direction is ok, but not phenomenal.
The fx are great but kinda gross in a few parts, like the part when the Senator "melts". Yuck.
All in all, a fantastic movie and a great introduction to the X Men.
Recommended.
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Summary: A good movie in a good set of movies
Comment: My son is a superhero fan and had seen X-Men 2 and 3. We really wanted to see how it all started so we hunted down X-Men 1 and were glad we did. It is well done with good character development. If you like superheros, you will really like all the movies of the X-Men
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Summary: A Blast
Comment: Not many words needed to describe this wild and exciting ride with these unusual but intersting charaters.
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Summary: Pretty bad -- really.
Comment: Even for a movie based on a comic book, this one is pretty unwatchable, partly because it tries to take itself way too seriously. I saw "X-Men" shortly after seeing "Fantastic Four," and it suffers greatly by comparison. The only non-cardboard characters are Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Rogue (Anna Paquin), and even then Wolverine was too much the nice guy instead of an antihero. This also may be Patrick Stewart's worst movie yet, and Ian McKellen doesn't come out much better. The other actors simply chew the scenery. And -- again, even for a comic book -- the plot holes are enormous. E.g., where did the billions of dollars come from to construct the underground complex at Xavier's private school? (I hate to think what the tuition bills are like. . . .) The original Superman and Batman flicks are proof that a good film of this type is possible.
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Editorial Reviews:
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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 (Patrick Stewart) 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 (Ian McKellen) who believes humans and mutants can never co-exist unveils his sinsiter plan for the future!System Requirements:Running Time: 120 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating:Â PG-13 UPC:Â 024543900955 Manufacturer No:Â 2110095
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