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One of the most popular superhero teams in comic book history finally comes to the screen in this big-budget adaptation of the long-running Marvel Comics series. Psychic Professor Xavier (Patrick Stew... read more read more...art) leads a school of skilled mutants called X-Men, a peacekeeping force to safeguard the world against a race of genetically mutated humans known as Homo Sapiens Superior. However, Magneto (Ian McKellen), a mutant with a powerful magnetic charge, has also begun to organize a team to strike first against what he believes to be a threat from humanity. When he kidnaps Rogue (Anna Paquin) from the X-Men's compound, Xavier and his forces must rescue her, even as they continue to vie with Magneto for the fearsomely strong mutant battler Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). Both Xavier and Magneto also have to contend with Senator Kelly (Bruce Davison), a heartless political leader who wants a final solution against mutants on both sides. Fighting for the forces of virtue with the X-Men are Famke Janssen as Jean Grey, Halle Berry as Storm, and James Marsden as Cyclops; Rebecca Romjin-Stamos as Mystique, Ray Park as the Toad, and Tyler Mane as Sabretooth are the minions of Magneto. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Release Date: July 14, 2000

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DVD Release Date: November 21, 2000

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  • aquateen2
    April 2, 2012
    aquateen2
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    It does carry the feeling that's it's been rushed a little but otherwise the introduction into the X-Men world is an entertaining one. It's edgy and has good intentions to not be too formulaic like other... read more Marvel films. The direction and story is sometimes flimsy but the actors especially Jackman, Stewart and McKellen are perfect for their roles. It has some good action sequences, style and is overall not a bad start to the franchise. By no means perfect, but a faithful adaption.
  • thmtsang
    March 1, 2012
    thmtsang
    Mutants and humans can't live together. There's always prejudices.
  • TheGame90
    September 18, 2011
    TheGame90
    This is exacly what it should be....maybe not rogue...
  • spielberg00
    August 7, 2011
    spielberg00
    X-MEN was a huge thrill ride of a motion picture. During the first ten minutes, I wasn't too sure about it, and I wasn't sure how I was liking the idea of hatred and near-brutal disrespect toward "mutants" (one of whom is a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust, as shown in the begin... read morening, another exploit of hatefulness that angered me), but by the beginning of the second half, I was at the definite conclusion that X-MEN (beyond the discrimination it portrays) is a fantastic feature that has a lot to offer: action, great acting; a well-explained plot full of twists, turns, humorous and clever steaks, and even emotions such as sorrow, love, hatred (see above), revenge, betrayal...you name it, I guarantee you you'll find what you want in X-MEN, especially if you're looking for an action/sci-fi flick that isn't quite the cheesy "superhero" tale.
  • fb729949618
    July 31, 2011
    fb729949618
    This movie is boss. If you don't like it, go get checked.
  • jarobb3
    June 30, 2011
    jarobb3
    Cheesy at times but always entertaining. Overall, a solid start to a now classic series. Without Hugh Jackman though, there wouldn't be much here.
  • ironclad1609
    June 16, 2011
    ironclad1609
    The movie that started the new wave of Marvel films, long before SpiderMan, actually didn't age all that well. It's biggest assets are still an outstanding cast, with Hugh Jackman turning out to be the perfect Wolverine, and a rather serious, almost dramatic approach to the super... read morehero and especially the mutant theme. Bryan Singer portrayed those powers as more of a curse than a gift and delivered a rather dark film, where character development is more important than action, taking its characters seriously, not delivering a puppet show like Schumacher's Batman films. Still a brave effort 11 years later, but of course overtaken by later films.
  • fb100002384654145
    June 12, 2011
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    Director Bryan Singer gives audiences a good introduction to the X-men universe. The film does a good job in presenting the world of X-men in a way that is believable and seemingly realistic. The movie provides plenty of thrilling action while at the same time providing a story... read more that is intriguing but nothing special. The only big flaw with the story is that Wolverine is given too much focus, robbing other characters of screen time. The cast is very well rounded, everybody seems to fit their part well. Hugh Jackman was born to play Wolverine. Despite the flaws, X-men amounts to a very good superhero movie.
  • nikhilnn95
    June 11, 2011
    nikhilnn95
    It was very cool when it first came out as the original X-men film. I enjoyed it a lot. Big range of characters, lots of action, best team of super heroes movie marvel has ever made. Well worth watching.
  • fb100000145236770
    June 5, 2011
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    Growing up an X-Men fan I always wanted to see a movie based on them. I can't remember another movie(maybe "Freddy vs Jason") I was more excited to see. At first I was a little disappointed because they changed so much around and excluded quite a few of my favorite mutants. Bu... read moret time has been kind to this movie, as eleven years later it remains a very solid beginning for the film franchise. Hell, it kicked off the career of Hugh Jackman(who is the perfect Wolverine), and really kick started the whole comic book movie trend. The effects are sometimes a little cheesy, but they hold up quite well. I really love the Professor X/Magneto relationship. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen brought those two characters to life better than I could have ever imagined. While number two is the best of all the X-Men movies(haven't seen "First Class" yet though), this is still a very good and highly entertaining movie.

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Critic Reviews

Dennis Harvey
April 17, 2007
Dennis Harvey, Variety

X-Men plays like a so-so middle chapter of an epic series rather than a fitting kickoff. Full Review

David Edelstein
May 27, 2006
David Edelstein, Slate

It's a rich, impressive comic-book fantasy. Full Review

Liam Lacey
April 25, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

All these characters with their odd powers are inherently absurd and they throw a barrel of wrenches into the machinery of a coherent narrative. Full Review

Peter Rainer
January 16, 2003
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

A rarity, a comic-book movie with a satisfying cinematic design and protagonists you want to watch. Full Review

Andrew O'Hehir
August 8, 2001
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

A distinctively absorbing entertainment, offering just enough popcorn thrills for mass audiences and just enough chewiness for hardcore sci-fi fans. Full Review

Peter Travers
May 10, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

It sucks that this choppily edited film appears rushed and incoherent in ways that cheat the story of its human resonance and the stunts of their anticipated pow.

Steven Rosen
January 1, 2000
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

The direction sometimes lacks vibrancy and occasionally obscures the action and special effects. Full Review

Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

It's darker, more complex and far more substantive than anything in the Superman or Batman cinematic series. Full Review

Gene Seymour
January 1, 2000
Gene Seymour, Newsday

Sleek, entertaining and stacked with flashy special effects.

Kenneth Turan
January 1, 2000
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

An accomplished piece of work with considerable pulp watchability to it. Full Review

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    • Wolverine: Hey, it's me.
    • Cyclops: Prove it.
    • Wolverine: You're a dick.
    • Cyclops: Okay.
    • Wolverine: What's a Magneto?
    • Rogue: [about his claws] When they come out... does it hurt?
    • Wolverine: Every time.
    • Wolverine: So, what kind of name is Rogue?
    • Rogue: I don't know. What kind of name is Wolverine?
    • Wolverine: Where's the girl?
    • Prof. Charles Xavier: Who Rogue? She's fine.
    • Wolverine: What do they call you? 'Wheels'? This is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Students. [looks at Cyclops]
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