Nothing says summertime like Super Hero flicks and X-Men: First Class is one of the many super hero flicks vywing for our attention this summer albeit with an interesting twist. I nervously gave it a watch at the theater today and my oh my was it almost perfectly awesome. Professor X and Magneto are the two of biggest names in the comic book world and when I learned that the next X-Men film would focus on their story and take place in the 1960’s I wasn’t sure what to expect.
In my eyes (ears and heart) X-Men: First Class is a well written, well directed, well paced adventure with just enough humor, a whole lot of action, selective character development and the perfect cast to play the myriad of characters some more well known that others that graced the screen throughout this film. James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavier and Michael Fassbender as Magneto were both exceptional with other supporting characters stepping up big-time to deliver note-worthy performances.
Lots of surprises, a hilarious cameo appearance and special effects that will burn your eyeballs, speed up your heartbeat and puncture your ears make this a definite watch. I tried my best to avoid any spoilers so what are you waiting for? Go get your tickets! After you have watched it return here to leave a comment, spoilers are allowed there so if you haven’t watched it yet don’t look!
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Cool. I was hoping someone reliable would review this. Comic book adaptations are usually so disappointing. I haven’t been to see a movie in a long time. I might check this out later when I get up. Class starts on Monday, and it’s a whole semester of one course packed into one month, so I think my free time is about to get highly limited.
Hope you get to see it and enjoy it as much as I did.
So in essence, it’s frigging awesome [shocked]
…at least I think it is, watch it and come and tell em what you think!
I saw this and really liked it too!! I reviewed it, saying what i thought they could have changed, especially at the end, but I don’t want to ruin it for others so I’ll keep quiet. But yes can’t wait for the second one!!
The entire cinema was laughing at the cameo appearance.
Couldn’t see Stan Lee anywhere though. I thought he was in all Marvel films?
read that this is the first Marvel film he didn’t make a cameo in
I watched it a few days ago and although I am not a x men fan but I enjoyed it immensely. One thing that I was pleased about was the acting. A+ across the board.
Its a must watch. [surfer]
this is the best show i’ve watched in a while. granted i’ve been on lockdown for the past few weeks but what a way to welcome urself back to the world of entertainment. I had quite a few oohs when piecing certain puzzles together. Would love to see another ‘prequel’ that leads up to the first installment.
And since all this was in the 40s, 50s, 60s does this mean the mutants are among us now? Is this why the chick across the room keeps holding her head and smiling at me?