Josh and I went and saw “X3” today, and I must say, I was pleased.? I had read a few reviews before seeing it, saying such things like “lots of action, little ‘heart'”…or “not quite Bryan Singer, but still worth the popcorn”…? Personally, I thought it held its own very well with the other iterations.
The story mostly deals with a mutant that’s discovered that can “mute” the powers of other mutants, allowing for a cure for mutant-ism.? Some mutants are cool with this (mainly, Rogue…) while others (just about everyone else…) isn’t.? This theme allows for a large number of ethical issues to be brought up, and they were.? I thought there was a pretty good mix of “issues” and “action” thrown together in the movie; while the action in “X-Men” and “X2” were generally spread throughout, this one really concentrated the brunt of it at the end (I mean, there were action scenes in the movie, but they seemed relatively short except for the ending…).
My only real complaint was with the very beginning…? I read a few reviews mentioning the digital effects used to make Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart look 20 years younger…and while Picard’s were done relatively well, I thought McKellan’s was a bit too obvious.? For the rest of the movie, the effects were pretty damned cool…especially the Jean Grey – to – Dark Phoenix transformations…? The action was well-choreographed and many favorites (Colossus and Storm) got much more “face time” than in previous movies.
I’ll make one thing perfectly clear, though: you must stay through the credits to watch the scene played at the end.? It is absolutely imperative.? Honestly, I thought the movie was “pretty good” when the credits started…and by the very end, I had to upgrade that analysis…’cause what was left hanging from earlier (threads that weren’t quite tied together…didn’t quite make sense as to why that scene was even in there…) was dealt with…and in spades…
Go see it in the theaters.? Don’t wait for the DVD release.? Buy it when it comes out, though…it’s a keeper…
I just have to point out that you referred to “Patrick Stewart” and seven words later you referred to “Picard”. Ummmmmmmmmmm….I’m thinking those non-Trek folks out there will be asking who this Picard person is. Did you do this on purpose? oops! luv u dear!!
Well, as I told Kristen, I read in an article how “Stewart has become Professor Charles Xavier for an entire generation”…which made me wonder how many of these kids even know what he’s more famous for (i.e. Picard)! But yeah, I did it on purpose… 😛
…you’re such a liar, Mr. I’m-never-wrong-about-anything ….
your little sis knows you so well!
You people…I did it on purpose…grrrrrrrrr…
luv u dear!
….I don’t….I think you’re dum….
i’ve seen that end credit scene about a dozen times and still haven’t seen the movie…the life i lead…