X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2 - X-Men United/ X-Men - The Last Stand)
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Movie Reviews of X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2 - X-Men United/ X-Men - The Last Stand)
Movie Review: Stunning and Spectacular
Summary: 4 Stars
Great special effects and story line. The character of Hugh Jackman leaves much to be desired. His person who is supposed to be a leader with integrity comes off as self centered and not admirable. Magneto on the other hand is a true villan who has a good end. Movie Review: Movie Fans Unite - This trilogy is for fans of the movies, not fans of the comics!
Summary: 4 Stars
I never read the X-Men comics, so I have no comparison to make me a genious on the characters and their history when it comes to determining how the movies add up. Based on other reviews from those who are well versed in the comics' background, it seems that these movies were a flop, especially part 3. Based on what I know from the films, I wouldn't let part 3 keep me from investing in this box set.
I thought Bryan Singer did an amazing job of finally getting X-Men to the big screen. For those like me who were experiencing X-Men for the first time, I was well pleased overall with the first and second films. I was highly disappointed that Singer would not be returning for the 3rd installment, but he too had given up on X-Men and moved on to the Superman sequel (which was excellent, by the way). In passing it off to Brett Ratner, I had high expectations since I thought Ratner did a great job with Red Dragon. However, that was not the case.
In part one, we are introduced to a handful of the X-Men characters including favs like Jean Gray, Cyclops, Storm, and Wolverine making up an excellent team to do battle against the bad guys, Toad, Saber Tooth, Magneto, and Mystique. The special effects were pleasing and the hopes of a sequel were undoubtedly there.
However, the problem with part two is that all the old guys are back along with the hint of a lot of new characters that are being "taught" by Professor X. These include Iceman and Pyro. The problem is that the big name actors get all the screen time, leaving these "new" X-Men characters badly underdeveloped. The obvious age difference between the original cast and the newcomers makes this very clear. The one exception to Part 2 is Alan Cummings playing Nightcrawler. He is a superb addition to the cast and his storyline fits perfectly, adding spice to the overall movie.
Unfortunately, Nightcrawler is not even mentioned in Part 3. And all those "new" X-Men still don't get much screentime. Although there is one cool fight scene between Pyro and Iceman, the screen is still cluttered with pubescent X-Men characters waiting to shine. Wolverine and Storm smother the screen. Cyclops and Professor X are killed off. Mystique's powers are stripped. Jean Gray returns as the Phoenix. The scenes you saw in the trailor with Angel are actually the only scenes in the movie of him. It was practically a cameo. All of these storylines going in every direction, and yet the special effects are extremely lacking.
My hopes is that like the Batman franchise, X-Men will be left alone for a few years and a new director and a new production company will bring it back a few years from now with a whole new outlook, finally giving some of those underdeveloped characters a chance onscreen. Rumor has it that Hugh Jackman will be back next year for a Wolverine movie all to himself. Will we see Storm in her own film as well (Hello! Did anyone see Halle in Catwoman?)?
For those who enjoy comic book hero movies, there's no reason not to buy this set and add it to your collection. As a trilogy, they are good movies that yes, don't relate well to one another as far as continuous character or plotlines; they aren't as blockbuster strong as the Spiderman movies, but they don't get as silly as the third and fourth Batman movies did either. I think they are just the victims of either bad writing, poor budget, or too many big name actors wanting to be the center of attention. But hey, what movie isn't these days?
Movie Review: Movie
Summary: 3 Stars
The first two movies were good but I was disapointed in the third movie.Movie Review: x-men rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
ian mckellan and patrick stewart can do no wrong. i am floored by their skills.Movie Review: X-Men Trilogy
Summary: 5 Stars
Paid less for the Trilogy then I would have just to get parts 2 and 3, so got them all and gave my part 1 away.