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X-Men First Class, surpassing expectations.
PostedJune 3, 2011
sketch
from Orlando, Fl
X-Men First Class is definitely a hit movie that came out of no where. Surpassing expectations seems an appropriate descriptions, as it seems to be a theme throughout the film as well.
The intricate tapestry spun by this storyline gives clarity and depth to familiar characters (painting some in unexpected lights at times), as well as some previously unknown.
James McAvoy portrays young, pre bald Charles Exavier as he begins his life learning about genetic mutations and discovering there are more humans with extraordinary abilities.With his adopted sister Rayven/Mystique, he is recruited by the CIA and undertakes a mission to protect humanity from sinister mutants bent on human annihilation led by Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon). They soon meet with troubled ex-nazi concentration camp prisoner Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto who is on an extremely personal mission of his own. Their paths align as they search out others with unique abilities (a few familiar and humorous cameos included in the effort elicit cheers and laughs) in an attempt to recruit a force to oppose the destruction- bent mutants determined to unleash a nuclear holocaust as they are revealed to be the orchestrating force behind the Cuban missile crisis.
The intricate tapestry spun by this storyline gives clarity and depth to familiar characters (painting some in unexpected lights at times), as well as some previously unknown.
James McAvoy portrays young, pre bald Charles Exavier as he begins his life learning about genetic mutations and discovering there are more humans with extraordinary abilities.With his adopted sister Rayven/Mystique, he is recruited by the CIA and undertakes a mission to protect humanity from sinister mutants bent on human annihilation led by Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon). They soon meet with troubled ex-nazi concentration camp prisoner Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto who is on an extremely personal mission of his own. Their paths align as they search out others with unique abilities (a few familiar and humorous cameos included in the effort elicit cheers and laughs) in an attempt to recruit a force to oppose the destruction- bent mutants determined to unleash a nuclear holocaust as they are revealed to be the orchestrating force behind the Cuban missile crisis.
Fassbender shines as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto as his intense pain and anger is mixed with touching sentimentality as he and his close friend Charles debate the fate of mutant and human kind. These performances themselves are enough to carry this movie, though thankfully are paired with an intense and passionately relate-able struggle that makes this a powerhouse summer blockbuster.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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