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Fabulous Fan Find!
The edition of the first X-men movie has great bonus features and interviews that will appeal to all X-fans.

Damm good movie
Another well made remake of classic comic books. The Plots is good, the characters believable and interesting, and the powers simply amazing. I also loved the second movie, and cant wait to get the next one. If you love the comics you will love this movie and if you don't youll still love this movie for the pure cinomatography of it.

4.5 stars - The first in a line of awesome films based on Marvel comics
X-Men (2000.)

INTRODUCTION:
Early in the twenty-first century, Marvel comics began to undergo a huge revival, due in no small part to feature films that would boost their popularity levels to new heights. It's amazing just how long these classic characters, created by Stan "The Man" Lee, have remained consistantly popular. Among the Marvel franchises that have gotten feature films made in recent years are Spider-Man (by far the most successful of the bunch), Daredevil, The Hulk, The Punisher, and the Fantastic Four. But the first of the films in this line was X-Men, released in 2000, directed by Bryan Singer. How does this one measure up to the other Marvel comic book to film adaptations of recent years? If you want to find out, keep on reading.

OVERVIEW:
The X-Men series takes place in the not-so-distant future. By this point in time, human beings have started to undergo evolutionary processes. These humans, who are appropriately dubbed mutants, have extraordinary and unique abilities the likes of standard humans could never have. But it's these very powers that make the mutants special that also make them feared and hated by many members of the human race. There are two separate factions of mutants - one is lead by Professor Charles Xavier, who runs a school for mutant outcasts and tries to teach them how to effectively and appropriately use their powers. This group believes in using their powers for the good of mankind, no matter what kind of backlash they may receive from the general public. The other faction is led by Magneto, Charles Xavier's former friend and partner. This faction is just the opposite of Xavier's - they want to use their powers for world domination, and to eliminate the humans who hate them. In this film, two new mutants enter Xavier's school, and the battle between the two factions begins...

REVIEW:
I was extremely satisfied with this film. I admit, prior to seeing this film, I wasn't a fan of the comics because I had never been exposed to them. But one thing I discovered rather quickly is that with this, as well as most of the other Marvel comics films of the same era, is that you don't necessarily have to be a fan of the comics to enjoy the respective films. This film succeeds on so many levels. The acting is great, the special effects are great, and Michael Kamen's musical score is great, too. There are so many interesting characters here that the film is likely to hold your attention from start to finish. Usually I hate it when movies introduce too many characters in too little time, but here I have no problem with it, since all of the characters are unique and distinguishable. The only gripe I have with this film is that it seems like a lengthy introduction to the characters and their powers, and a setup for a sequel (which would be released three years later.) But these complaints are so very minor. If you want science fiction-flavored action, X-Men serves it up very well.

DVD:
There are two editions of this film on DVD - the original DVD release from 2000, or the special, 1.5 edition. The difference between the two is that the 1.5 version has a ton of bonus features the original release lacked - a whole extra disc worth! I just wish they hadn't released it after so many people had already bought the original version. I, like so many other people, hate it when the DVD companies rerelease a film on DVD so very many times. If you don't have the movie yet, get the 1.5 version. If you've already got the older pressing, don't bother upgrading to the 1.5 version unless you're a huge fan of the movie who wants all the extras.

OVERALL:
This was the film that ushered in a new wave of awesome Marvel comic book-inspired films. And what an excellent film it is. If you're a fan of the comics, or maybe just someone who's looking for some action with a science fiction flavor to it, X-Men will, more likely than not, feed your craving well. I strongly recommend this film. Four-point-five out of five stars.

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