This X-Men pre-quel was well written as well as acted, however there are a few faults in the story-line that do not perfectly fit in with the other movies. In X-Men 2 Professor Charles Xavier tells that Magneto built the Cerebro as well as the Jet, in this movie you see that "The Beast" (Hank) actually created both devices, there are just a few minor details like that do not quite fit. Still an amazing story with very creative sequences in the film, special effects to die for, and characters that do not feel like they are simply reading a script. Lots of emotion and depth, I loved the young Charles Xavier, however feel like they could have chosen better for the 'Mystique' character. Kevin Bacon is always a pleasure as well as Oliver Platt, whose comic relief shines through the darkest plots. I would love to see another of these movies, continuing on after X-Men 3, where Charles dies. I do realize that Magneto's actor has passed on, and no one may be able to fill in his shoes. I do hope they attempt their best though, I love these movies more than most!