X-Men: First Class
Prequel to the X-Men trilogy (2000-2006), set in the 1960s amid Cold War paranoia, following the origins of the Marvel mutant mythology. Directed by Kick-Ass' Matthew Vaughn.
Best buds Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr (Inglourious Basterd's Michael Fassbender) discover their mutant powers for the first time. Taking the names Professor X and Magneto respectively, the pair team up with other mutants (some familiar, some new) to battle against the world's greatest threat. In the process, an irreparable rift between the friends opens, which begins the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.
- Director:
- Matthew Vaughn ('Kick-Ass', 'Stardust', 'Layer Cake')
- Writer:
- Jane GoldmanJosh SchwartzAshley MillerZack StentzJamie MossBryan Singer
- Cast:
- James McAvoyMichael FassbenderJanuary JonesRose ByrneJennifer LawrenceKevin BaconNicholas HoultJason Flemyng
Reviews & comments
First Class (almost!)
A rushed and dubious ending scene on a beach aside (I almost thought Prof X and Magneto might kiss) this is a superb return to form for "X Men," following the disappointing "Wolverine." Matthew Vaughn brings his "Kick-Ass" credentials to the fore and directs a fittingly James Bondian movie that is a delight for X-MEN fans and...
One of the best out the lot
My review may be a bit biased as a result of me experiencing gold lounge for the first time! But loved it and felt it was one of the BEST out the lot. Enough plot and special effects without the script becoming ghastly confusing. It tied up questions posed by previous movies and really set the scene on why Professor X had always been nice to his enemies! I...
Finally, the X-Men grace the silver screen.
I am a comic book fan. In many ways this would already make my review bias but due to being so disillusioned by how the X-Men franchise has been handled, I went into this film somewhat discouraged. So was I glad to walk out of this film filled with renewed hope for the continuing saga of mutantkind. Set in a time before the previous films so that we, the...
Phenomenal
Just. So. Good. I haven't walked out of the cinema that satisfied in sooooo long. What really made this movie soar was the fantastic actors that were recruited, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Kevin Bacon were totally amazing in their roles and there were really strong supporting characters. If you're thinking of passing up going to see this movie...
Variety
pressAfter undergoing some unfortunate mutations in recent years, a beleaguered Marvel movie property gets the smart, stylish prequel it deserves in X-Men: First Class.
Total Film
pressA classy addition to the X-series that expertly establishes a hoard of characters, navigates a Cold War plot and squeezes a tear for a friendship failed. Dream-team casting and quality FX make this the summer blockbuster to beat.
Empire Magazine
pressAll you'd expect from an X-Men film (or spin-off, or prequel), but not all you'd hope for. It smacks of rush and compromise, but there's thankfully enough to make you feel optimistic about the series' future once more.
Dominion Post
pressAny film that co-opts the Nazi purges, the Cuban missile crisis and the civil rights movement better have the smarts to do so intelligently.
Variety
pressAfter undergoing some unfortunate mutations in recent years, a beleaguered Marvel movie property gets the smart, stylish prequel it deserves in X-Men: First Class.
Total Film
pressA classy addition to the X-series that expertly establishes a hoard of characters, navigates a Cold War plot and squeezes a tear for a friendship failed. Dream-team casting and quality FX make this the summer blockbuster to beat.
Empire Magazine
pressAll you'd expect from an X-Men film (or spin-off, or prequel), but not all you'd hope for. It smacks of rush and compromise, but there's thankfully enough to make you feel optimistic about the series' future once more.
Dominion Post
pressAny film that co-opts the Nazi purges, the Cuban missile crisis and the civil rights movement better have the smarts to do so intelligently.
First Class (almost!)
A rushed and dubious ending scene on a beach aside (I almost thought Prof X and Magneto might kiss) this is a superb return to form for "X Men," following the disappointing "Wolverine." Matthew Vaughn brings his "Kick-Ass" credentials to the fore and directs a fittingly James Bondian movie that is a delight for X-MEN fans and...
One of the best out the lot
My review may be a bit biased as a result of me experiencing gold lounge for the first time! But loved it and felt it was one of the BEST out the lot. Enough plot and special effects without the script becoming ghastly confusing. It tied up questions posed by previous movies and really set the scene on why Professor X had always been nice to his enemies!...
Finally, the X-Men grace the silver screen.
I am a comic book fan. In many ways this would already make my review bias but due to being so disillusioned by how the X-Men franchise has been handled, I went into this film somewhat discouraged. So was I glad to walk out of this film filled with renewed hope for the continuing saga of mutantkind. Set in a time before the previous films so that we,...
Phenomenal
Just. So. Good. I haven't walked out of the cinema that satisfied in sooooo long. What really made this movie soar was the fantastic actors that were recruited, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Kevin Bacon were totally amazing in their roles and there were really strong supporting characters. If you're thinking of passing up going to see this movie...
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