X-Men: First Class

Post by **dlbpharmd** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:35 pm

Saw this last night, and really enjoyed it. My only complaint was the use of minor characters from the X-Men universe. I really missed not seeing a young Cyclops or Jean Grey.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:58 pm

Rotten Tomatoes has it at 87%, which is very good. Having read X-Men since Giant Size 1, I think I can live without Cyclops & Phoenix hogging the spotlight. Reading the cast list, I'm surprised to see there's a Mrs. Xavier character. I don't think Charles was ever married in the comics, though he's been in a relationship with the Shi'ar empress Lilandra since the '70's.

Post by **I'm Murrin** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:16 am

Sure it's not his mother?

Post by **dANdeLION** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:23 am

I never thought of that.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:26 am

I never thought of that.

Post by **sgt.null** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:08 am

isn't Legion the son of Charles?

googled it - answer is yes.

mother is - Gabrielle Haller

so Charles had at least one other elationship.

really want to see this film.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:11 am

sgt.null wrote:Charles had at least one other elationship.

That's irrelevant to my earlier post, as it occurred prior to X-men #1. Also, it couldn't have been an elationship, and there were no internets back then.

Post by **sgt.null** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:30 am

it is comics - they have advanced tech.

i am hoping to see a Green lantern / X-Men double header.

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:43 am

I'm a big fan of Mad Men, so I must say my main reason to go was January Jones:

The film didn't disappoint there. Oh...the rest. Well, uh, yes! Fantastic return to X-men form! Good job.

sgt.null wrote:i am hoping to see a Green lantern / X-Men double header.

You want to watch the Green Lantern film after seeing its trailer?

I mean..... You want to watch that film?!

Post by **Rigel** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:23 pm

Lord Foul wrote: You want to watch the Green Lantern film after seeing its trailer? I mean..... You want to watch that film?!

Funny, that's how I feel about all the comic book films being released this year

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:30 pm

Rigel wrote:
Lord Foul wrote: You want to watch the Green Lantern film after seeing its trailer? I mean..... You want to watch that film?!
Funny, that's how I feel about all the comic book films being released this year

That's strange. The one year where you have two good ones out at the same time. You need to check the reviews of both Thor and this film. I'd say they definitely go against the grain of what you're expecting.

Post by **sindatur** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:00 pm

Lord Foul wrote:
Rigel wrote:
Lord Foul wrote: You want to watch the Green Lantern film after seeing its trailer? I mean..... You want to watch that film?!
Funny, that's how I feel about all the comic book films being released this year
That's strange. The one year where you have two good ones out at the same time. You need to check the reviews of both Thor and this film. I'd say they definitely go against the grain of what you're expecting.

Foul, which trailer did you see for GL? just the first one? The first one underwhelmed everyone and had them groaning (Movie wasn't far enough along in Post-op and therefore, nto much footage to choose from). Since then, there's been a couple/few more trailers and people are now much more excited about it.

I don't go to theaters hardly ever, but, GL and X-MEN:FC are definitely movies I was see.

Post by **I'm Murrin** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:54 pm

It's Ryan Reynolds.

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:47 pm

Yes, exactly!

dw

Post by **sindatur** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:06 pm

Murrin wrote:It's Ryan Reynolds.

Yup, a perfectly good reason to see it, not only is he pretty to look at, he's a good actor, he's done insane in Horror with the Amityville Horror remake, he had a critically aclaimed Drama part recently, where I beleive he was the only performer in a clsoed environment, and he's got comedies stacked up like crazy in his history.

Post by **[Syl]** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:21 pm

sindatur wrote: ...he had a critically acclaimed Drama part recently, where I believe he was the only performer in a closed environment...

Buried. Yeah, it was pretty good. I was kind of surprised, since I decided to watch the movie after the director made an ass out of himself over it (demanded he be nominated for an Academy Award or something like that). Not for the claustrophobic or those who require a lot of visuals (or any), but compelling. Also strangely moving as Captain Excellent in Paper Man.

Post by **Worm of Despite** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:43 pm

Murrin wrote:It's Ryan Reynolds.

Yeah. If Green Lantern is remotely good I'll leave this universe.

Post by **Rigel** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:09 am

Lord Foul wrote:
Rigel wrote:
Lord Foul wrote: You want to watch the Green Lantern film after seeing its trailer? I mean..... You want to watch that film?!
Funny, that's how I feel about all the comic book films being released this year
That's strange. The one year where you have two good ones out at the same time. You need to check the reviews of both Thor and this film. I'd say they definitely go against the grain of what you're expecting.

I've seen reviews for both of them. The ones for XM:FC are oddly positive, the ones for Thor seem to confirm that I won't like it. I attribute the positive reviews to fanboism, but I'll give this a shot on video.

Unless you can articulate why you like it, beyond the visuals & the inclusion of popular characters?

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:11 am

LF - hey, you better pack a bag, man, just in case. Just sayin'...

I blame the dice roll that is genetics for not being able to achieve the six-pack this dude rocks... that way, I don't have to give up pizza.

dw

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:23 am

Rigel -- not sure the fanboys really like XMFC. It isn't extremely faithful to the Xmen canon, based on my recollection.

I found it to be entertaining, though I freely admit I have a low threshold of entertainment for comic book movies.

The characters are written well. January Jones (Emma Frost) can't act a whit, but she sure is pretty, and I decided that her acting ultimately didn't matter.
The other characters made up for it. You get Magneto's backstory, and I throughly enjoyed every scene he was in. You see Mystique's psychological make-up in the making. I found the portrayal of Xavier to be engaging, though the movie never really focused on him as a developing character, in my opinion. You see how Beast is made, but only as a counterpoint to Mystique. The main villain of the movie, Sebastian Shaw, is okay, I suppose, but I wasn't sold on the casting choice.
The themes remain at a comic book level, which some might find frustrating (not me). The effects are good. It is over 2hrs long, but I ultimately didn't mind that.

dw

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