Let me just say this before I write anything else: I am by no means an X-Men fan. By saying that I mean, I have no sentimental views, I won't hold back my opinions for this attempt to seal the deal on one of the great franchises in comic book history. There are these times when things go really well (X-Men 2) and then there are these times when things don't go really well, (see the title). Well this, is one of those times.
Like I said, I am no X-Men fan, yes I appreciate the series and what it did, but I do not have any true love for the series. So when I first watched this movie, I had no expectations, and no reason to have any preconceptions about it. That said, I was open to either be blown away, or be provoked to switch the power button on my DVD player to the "off" position.
The movie opens with another one of those darned mutants, discovering a problem: He's having trouble hiding his real mutant being from the world. It is in that scene, that we are presented with the films moral choice, and that is: conform, or fight.
You see, these mutants are not very well liked, it's sort of a sharp throwback to the civil rights era, or more of a Ryan White kind of time. Most parents don't like their kids going to school with these 'creatures' and they want them to conform, by submitting themselves to a new 'cure'.
The films main antagonist, "Magneto" is the leader among the rebels, who refuse to submit to society. His group, or more like his posse, is known as 'The Brotherhood'. The films main conflict that is portrayed however, stems from Magneto's relationship to former friend, Professor Xavier. Each are on diffrent sides, Professor Xavier wants harmony, Magneto wants revenge.
It's all a fine set-up, for sure. But where the problem lies is the films exectution. Yeah, you could say that the films set-up's to the selective climaxes are great, memorable, and entertaining. But when all is said and done, these major build ups fail to serve much of a purpose in a film largely lacking in imagination.
This movie, ultimatly has one reason why it failed. Putting it simply, Brett Ratner. If you don't know who he is, he basically has had no legitamate career, save for some forgettable Jackie Chan movies, and when ol' Bryan Singer got out of the directors chair to helm a much needed Superman revival, it was left to Mr. Ratner to close the book on a great series.
You can definitly see the scars from letting a no-talent director helm an important move. All the characters mumble that terrible script, un-needed special effects are used relentlessly, (watch out for the golden gate bridge scene) and we are left with a jumbled mess. Lots and lots of cameos, weird tack ons, and so on adore this jig saw puzzle that looks like someone sawed it in all the wrong places.
FINAL RATING: (2/4)
Like I said, I am no X-Men fan, yes I appreciate the series and what it did, but I do not have any true love for the series. So when I first watched this movie, I had no expectations, and no reason to have any preconceptions about it. That said, I was open to either be blown away, or be provoked to switch the power button on my DVD player to the "off" position.
The movie opens with another one of those darned mutants, discovering a problem: He's having trouble hiding his real mutant being from the world. It is in that scene, that we are presented with the films moral choice, and that is: conform, or fight.
You see, these mutants are not very well liked, it's sort of a sharp throwback to the civil rights era, or more of a Ryan White kind of time. Most parents don't like their kids going to school with these 'creatures' and they want them to conform, by submitting themselves to a new 'cure'.
The films main antagonist, "Magneto" is the leader among the rebels, who refuse to submit to society. His group, or more like his posse, is known as 'The Brotherhood'. The films main conflict that is portrayed however, stems from Magneto's relationship to former friend, Professor Xavier. Each are on diffrent sides, Professor Xavier wants harmony, Magneto wants revenge.
It's all a fine set-up, for sure. But where the problem lies is the films exectution. Yeah, you could say that the films set-up's to the selective climaxes are great, memorable, and entertaining. But when all is said and done, these major build ups fail to serve much of a purpose in a film largely lacking in imagination.
This movie, ultimatly has one reason why it failed. Putting it simply, Brett Ratner. If you don't know who he is, he basically has had no legitamate career, save for some forgettable Jackie Chan movies, and when ol' Bryan Singer got out of the directors chair to helm a much needed Superman revival, it was left to Mr. Ratner to close the book on a great series.
You can definitly see the scars from letting a no-talent director helm an important move. All the characters mumble that terrible script, un-needed special effects are used relentlessly, (watch out for the golden gate bridge scene) and we are left with a jumbled mess. Lots and lots of cameos, weird tack ons, and so on adore this jig saw puzzle that looks like someone sawed it in all the wrong places.
FINAL RATING: (2/4)
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