X-Men is directed by Bryan Singer and this was perhaps the first movie to help propel the "Superhero Movie Renaissance" that we are currently going through. After this and Spiderman were released, the studios realized that they would be able to make some easy cash on superhero flicks. And here we are today.....
Due to the fact that this film is 13 years old(!), many people forget about this movie. And because they have forgotten this film, they forget how awesome it is! I re-watched it today and I completely forgot that it still is a really great movie!
All of the characters are great. As I said in my review of The Wolverine, Hugh Jackman is the living embodiment of the character Wolverine. He owns the role of Wolverine. I honestly can't imagine anyone else playing the role of Wolverine. If you can, tell me in the comments who you think a suitable replacement for Jackman. Please do so, I am curious.
Patrick Stewart is fantastic as Professor Xavier, but the real standout performance is Ian Mckellen as Magneto. He owned the role. His performance is one of the most memorable in the history of Marvel movies. The characters of Cyclops and Jean Grey are also pretty cool. The only supporting character that I don't care for is Halle Berry as Storm. I think that if she wasn't in the movie at all, the film wouldn't be any different. It wouldn't have changed the ending of the film at all.
The script is really well written. It incorporates character development, a great story and some occasionally funny moments. Even though the visuals were top-notch for the time they came out, the stunt work is great.
Final Report: X-Men might be the oldest film of the "Superhero Movie Renaissance", but it still holds up. The story is fantastic, the cast is kicking, the script is solid and the effects still hold up pretty well. It is X-cellent!
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