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OOM P @OOMPod 18 hrs ago Still a great introduction to the X-Men over 25 years later. The story is pretty straightforward, but it immediately establishes what makes X-Men interesting: humans fearing mutants, Xavier believing coexistence is possible, and Magneto believing humanity will eventually turn against them. The casting is phenomenal. Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are easily the standouts, but the whole cast works really well. My biggest issue is that outside of characters like Wolverine, Rogue and Magneto, you're basically dropped into an already-established X-Men without getting much development for characters like Cyclops, Storm or Jean. Some of the effects obviously show their age, but for 2000, the powers and action still look surprisingly good. It's also paced really well and doesn't overcomplicate what is ultimately an origin/introduction to this world. 8.3/10 See more Jonathan L @RT94294151 2 days ago It was groundbreaking for its time, proving comic-book cinema could handle mature themes and grounded allegories with real dramatic weight. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Hugh Jackman instantly defined these characters for a generation. Still, it grates that the production couldn't commit to a proper comic-book aesthetic. In a world populated by immortal men with knives for hands and women who control the weather, a splash of colour was apparently too much for the filmmakers to bear, retreating into safe, apologetic black leather. A fantastic, lean milestone that was just slightly embarrassed by its own origins. See more Paul L @HonestReview12740 Sep 2, 2026 Solid superhero team movie. See more Kolton B @kb1324 Aug 25, 2026 this movie started the whole modern superhero trend, but it is kind of a mixed bag looking back. Hugh Jackman is amazing as Wolverine from his very first scene, and the way the movie handles people hating mutants gives it a cool, serious vibe. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are also great as the rival leaders. But the movie moves super fast and spends way too much time explaining who everyone is, so you don't really get to know most of the characters. Plus, the all-black leather outfits are pretty boring, and some of the effects look really dated now. It is a fun piece of history and laid the groundwork for everything that came after, but it is just okay overall. See more Alex B @AlexBioni Aug 23, 2026 What Do They Call You, Wheels? This is such a good comic book movie. The opening at the gate with Magneto hits me emotionally every time. This is where so many iconic characters first came to the big screen. Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart are the standouts for me. Every character has their own personality and brings this world to life. The effects were groundbreaking for the time and still look good, especially Mystique's transformations, Storm's powers, and Magneto. The soundtrack is fantastic too. I love the message about people fearing mutants simply because they're different. Magneto's plan fits perfectly into that theme. Wolverine is also hilarious. The dialogue can be rough, with the one liners going way over the top. Storm's toad and lightning line is painfully bad. I also never loved Rogue and thought the casting felt a little off. Regardless, this is a classic and the beginning of an incredible run of X Men movies. It has flaws, but I still love it. See more Pieter B @RT44474601 Aug 18, 2026 x-men first class is better and introduces the same characters just better See more Read all reviews

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