Another X-Men film, can it possibly beat Wolverine and the extraordinarily handsome Mr Jackman? The cast features young, bright new talents including January Jones as well as the suave James McAvoy (Atonement, Wanted) and Michael Fassbender (Centurion, Eden Lake). The film is not short of the actors blessed with the looks many wish they had. Packed full with special effects, emotion, laughter, it fulfils the requirements of a blockbuster.
The two protagonists depict the younger versions of themselves from previous films, appearing charming yet tough, masculine but not Schwarzenegger-esque. They credited the roles, Magneto was tense and morose set on vengeance, Charles Xavier was kind and flirty but demanding. The testosterone filled the theatre, boys will be boys, with powers or no powers. America will be America – ready to fight and battle with everyone in its way.
The film follows the previous theme of persecution because of differences, however instead of the usual 'racial' issue, the humans are attacked because of their mutant abilities. Hatred stems from jealousy, but the persecuted now become invigorated and vow to suffer no more. Shouldn't everyone be loved no matter what 'special powers' they may come with. By the end of the film I sure as hell wished that I could turn to diamonds or soar through the air superman style, those who have no unique quality should feel ostracised.
There were many parts of the film that got the thumbs up. Be prepared for one little taster half way through that made the film (for me and many women) as it poked fun at the past few films. Also in respect to the era it was set in, the producers used scenes from John F. Kennedy's reign as President for those crucial 1000 days he was in office. RIP. However it felt that perhaps the X-men films are maybe stretched a little too far, we can only wait and see what Mutants will crop up on our screens next.
Remember kids being different's cool, embrace it.
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