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X-Men - The Last Stand [2006]


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An Under-rated Film
Review date: 2008-09-21 Rating: 8 out of 10

I found this film highly enjoyable and I recommend it. Some have said that this franchise went downhill when Brian Singer left, but I would much rather watch this than have to sit through Superman Returns again.

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Alright, but not great.
Review date: 2008-07-03 Rating: 6 out of 10

The third part of the X-men trilogy continues the story of the rivalry between Magneto and Charles Xavier as they seek to control the diverse powers of the mutants. The film moves to a visually impressive climax as the two armies battle for supremacy on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Yet this film lacks the strength and integrity of the two previous films. The carefully constructed dialogue and attention to the details of character is replaced by action sequences and CGI-imagery. New characters are introduced but are not explored, serving only to deflect attention from the rivalries and affections of the leads. Crucially, three important characters from the previous films are eliminated well before the climax.
The film does boast some effective scenes, mostly when McKellen is onscreen and once again his scenes with Patrick Stewart generate an energy and tension that other scenes lack. The battle sequences are imaginative and well-constructed and the ending is fine. However, compared to the previous films in the trilogy, this movie does feel somewhat soulless and lacking the same passion for the source material.

Worth a second look
Review date: 2008-06-04 Rating: 6 out of 10

When I saw this in the cinema I was disappointed and it would be fair to say it is the weaker of the 3 films.
I could be picky and say there were too many new characters with not enough character development (i.e. Angel) and there was less action.
However I chanced a second watch and it is actually rather good, not great but good. I does round off the series and the plot `although simple' is well done.
It is ironic that we critic an action film for not enough action, but also too much action at the expense of a good plot.


Actually pretty good
Review date: 2007-10-20 Rating: 8 out of 10

I must say. Apart from the films I have never been a follower of Xmen really but have still found the films very entertaining and have been familiar with some characters like Storm, Cyclops and Wolverine etc.
I have also found the plotlines of the films great aswell.

However despite the greatness of the first and second film I was startled a little to hear that the third film didn't get as warm a reception as the first two did. Still I decided to get it for myself and see what it was like and I'm glad I did as it rounds up the trilogy and is more of an improvement over Spiderman 3 plotwise and certainly muich more entertaining than Superman Returns. What I also liked was that, although the second film is good, this is about 30 mins shorter!

Liked the first two? At least rent this.

The short review
Review date: 2007-08-13 Rating: 8 out of 10

Okay some people feel the need to say a lot about the other films... my guess is that if you're looking at this one, you've either already seen it or are looking to complete your collection by taking advantage of this good price so I'll keep my review short and sweet.

This film is sooo good. If you liked the others you will love this 'end'. It's not as long as the previous x-men and I'd have been gutted if I'd handed over my £6 at the cinema to see it for that reason only. The special effects are there but not overdone, it sticks to the plot from the previous films (unlike other sequels I could mention) and does it well. Brian Singer for director of the new Spiderman please (if they do one). Little tip though - watch it right until the end of all the credits. ;)

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Actor(s):
Anna Paquin
Ellen Page
Kelsey Grammer
Patrick Stewart
Halle Berry

Creators:
Halle Berry (Primary Contributor)
Anna Paquin (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036027472
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2006-12-26
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)

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