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4/4
X-Men: Freshman Year
Unknown - wrote on 06/06/11
This is the X-Men film I've been waiting to see! I thought Bryan Singers's first two X-Men movies were great, and I enjoyed 'The Last Stand'. There's a strong dramatic angle to the over-arching story of the whole series, but I always felt there was something missing in the characters. 'X-Men: First Class' has filled that void for me. The main focus is of the origins and developing relationship between younger Professor X, Magneto, and Mystique. Fassbender and McAvoy are terrific! Their struggling friendship is the driving force of the story. Magneto's origin takes up most of the first act. He's made out to be a cold-hearted badass that you can side with. I got a real 007 vibe from those scenes. The rest of the new young mutants are varied in abilities and fun to watch as they find their way in becoming heroes. This is most exemplified in what I consider the best elongated training montage I've ever seen. Everything flows so smoothly throughout this tight, fast paced endeavor. Every scene works. The drama, comedy, and superpower action could not be more balanced. It delivers consistent fun from beginning to end! I now consider 'First Class' to be my all-time favorite superhero movie! I LOVE it!
