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arsheeshMay 30, 2014

the best x men movie made so far, this will delight you in so many ways. the outstanding ensemble with great action sequences, to a nearly flawless story (you unfortunately cant deny the confusion the x men time frame has created), and thethe best x men movie made so far, this will delight you in so many ways. the outstanding ensemble with great action sequences, to a nearly flawless story (you unfortunately cant deny the confusion the x men time frame has created), and the exciting score- this film is simply awesome!! after the devastating x-men: the last stand, you will be glad to find Bryan Singer as the ultimate director and storyteller.
this is undoubtedly the best marvel film ever and no match for all the other petty stunts.… Expand

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django_unchangdMay 26, 2014

Best Xmen movie since Xmen 2. I feel like this movie has given the franchise a well need jump start. Jackman and Jennifer Lawrence are great, but the Quicksilver scene steals the show

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lebk2440Jun 2, 2014

One of the best X-Men movie I have ever seen. I was hoping to see a little bit more about the future part. Special effects were amazing, actors were amazing, story was amazing and the sentinels were just so bad ass. Great movie, to be seenOne of the best X-Men movie I have ever seen. I was hoping to see a little bit more about the future part. Special effects were amazing, actors were amazing, story was amazing and the sentinels were just so bad ass. Great movie, to be seen right away.… Expand

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MithrilJun 3, 2014

The movie was great. It was a pleasure to watch it. The cast is amazing and the plot is original and exciting. The two hours were absolutely entertaining.

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MrMovieBuffMar 14, 2015

Bryan Singer returns in the director's chair for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', and boy does his amazing talent show. This has got to be one of the best "X-Men" movies I have seen since 'X2: X-Men United' (2003).

The story is set some timeBryan Singer returns in the director's chair for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', and boy does his amazing talent show. This has got to be one of the best "X-Men" movies I have seen since 'X2: X-Men United' (2003).

The story is set some time in the future where a group of robotic inventions called "Sentinels" take over man and mutant kind and has enslaved them. We are then introduced to the main plot of the movie. We see Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian McKellen), Storm (Halle Berry), Iceman (Shawn Ashmore), Shadowcat (Ellen Page) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) return. The plan is to send Wolverine back to 1973 and stop Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) from killing the inventor of the sentinels, Bollivar Trask (Peter Dinklage of 'Game of Thrones') and starting this war in the first place.

Obviously it's not as easy as this, Wolverine must convince the young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) who is still distraught after what happened in 'X-Men: First Class' (2011) what with Mystique leaving and Erik (Michael Fassbender) disappearing.

Wolverine manages to convince Charles, Erik and Hank aka "Beast" (Nicholas Hoult) to help him try and convince Mystique that she must not start this war.

This movie perfectly balances special effects artistry, self-aware humor, and emotional drama. The one scene that stood out for me involves a fast-moving mutant named Peter Maximoff aka "Quicksilver" (Evan Peters) who is very funny and I cannot wait to see more of him in future "X-Men" movies.

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' maybe crowded in terms of the fact that there are so many mutants and it jumps back and fourth between the 1970s and the future, but unlike the mess that is 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (2014), which was incoherent and jumped back, fourth, back and back, then fourth again, this "X-Men" movie felt clean and superior.

Definitely satisfied, one of the best.… Expand

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HomeCriticMay 23, 2014

So far this year has given us great super hero films. Until this point, Captain America: The Winter Soldier was my personal favorite of this year. But "X-Men: Days of Future Past" surprised takes that place. This easily has become one of theSo far this year has given us great super hero films. Until this point, Captain America: The Winter Soldier was my personal favorite of this year. But "X-Men: Days of Future Past" surprised takes that place. This easily has become one of the best super hero movies ever made. Simply speaking it is a beautifully crafted tale about hope that is supported until the end with deep and convincing characters, great interactions between them, engaging action scenes, strong themes and a time travel story that works. For every super hero fan, this is a much watch!… Expand

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GustavoTalainiMay 23, 2014

The Best X-MEN Movie !!!
The action scenes are epic and memorable. With great performances, Incredible special effects and a Spectacular script !!!

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guitarguy001May 23, 2014

I haven't had this much fun with a superhero movie since The Avengers. This movie is fantastic. The story was great and cohesive, the characters were well acted and awesome, the action was amazing and the ending of this movie is badass. ToI haven't had this much fun with a superhero movie since The Avengers. This movie is fantastic. The story was great and cohesive, the characters were well acted and awesome, the action was amazing and the ending of this movie is badass. To those who read comics, the post credit scene will be awesome for you guys to see. I highly reccomend X-Men Days Of Future Past.… Expand

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StaticSpineMay 23, 2014

Pretty much the best X-Men movie by far. The story is great, the connection between old and young x-men is decent. The cast is outstanding. The action scenes are awesome. Do not hesitate to go to the cinema and watch a 3D version. It is worth it!

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Rob7309May 23, 2014

Luckily, the X-men movies stay on a roll with First Class, The Wolverine and now this. The movie did an excellent job of balancing the story lines and the acting was top notch. Glad to see the X-men franchise is back on track!

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manwe7Jun 3, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like it. I was in my seat and the next thing you know it was over. My thoughts are, does this make all the other movies now obsolete? Does the time traveling that got us to this point now moot? I loved it either way and am glad that Jean and the Professor are back from the dead.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodMay 23, 2014

X-Men: Days Of Future past is the best X-men film to date, completely destroying the crowned king X2. The film is full of emotion, action and intensity, Brian Singer is an amazing director, this truly is one of his finest films and reallyX-Men: Days Of Future past is the best X-men film to date, completely destroying the crowned king X2. The film is full of emotion, action and intensity, Brian Singer is an amazing director, this truly is one of his finest films and really captures how much he cares for the X-Men franchise. Just an absolute master-peace of a film, i could recommend this to anybody, even those that dislike superhero films because to me X-men isn't really about being a hero, its about trying to survive, trying to beat those that look down upon you in positive or negative ways and finding hope in hopeless situations which truly is the main theme for this film, finding Hope when all seems lost.

10/10, characters are superb, acting is amazing, Action is intense and the plot is one of the best ive ever seen form any superhero film.… Expand

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victimblueMay 28, 2014

simply put...the best most refreshing entry to the series. Fixes many plot holes from previous entries and puts the movie franchise in a better future. I think it's the movie of the half year...lets see where the other half takes us....if isimply put...the best most refreshing entry to the series. Fixes many plot holes from previous entries and puts the movie franchise in a better future. I think it's the movie of the half year...lets see where the other half takes us....if i were a betting man, I can place my money that this film will be the one beat.… Expand

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juantonio86Jun 2, 2014

best X-MEN movie so far, and gets the hype for mutant apocalypse on the rails!! the most amazing thing about DOFP is that eliminate the whole mess that the last stand bring over the X-MEN movie universe

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djniceyJun 3, 2014

I thought this film was hugely overrated. After The Winter Solder I was really looking forward to this movie, but it really didn't deliver for me. For an action movie it was lacking a lot of action and the story didn't really hold myI thought this film was hugely overrated. After The Winter Solder I was really looking forward to this movie, but it really didn't deliver for me. For an action movie it was lacking a lot of action and the story didn't really hold my attention. I've seen a LOT of superhero films and I think the genre is getting stale, The Winter Solder was brilliant but this is just another superhero film that doesn't add anything to the tired genre. Edge of Tomorrow is a MUCH better film, I would recommend that ahead of this.… Expand

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jlplattenMay 27, 2014

Damn. This was disappointing. Lets just start off by saying this is a good movie, but not the fantastic film that I was led to believe by all the positive reviews. There are things that I loved, things that I hated, and things I foundDamn. This was disappointing. Lets just start off by saying this is a good movie, but not the fantastic film that I was led to believe by all the positive reviews. There are things that I loved, things that I hated, and things I found mind-boggling.

Things that I loved: 1) The introduction and huge importance of the Sentinels. It's about time one of the films introduce the Sentinels, which play a big role in the overall story of the X-Men. I also like the depiction of these mutant hunters. It did a great job presenting a huge threat to X-Men and all mutants in the universe. 2) The concept of time travel. I like the idea of time travel in movies, and it always interests me how each story takes the idea in a different direction. In this version, it's your consciousness that inhabits your original body in the past, and not your whole being. Great idea! 3) Quicksilver. This guy's ability and attitude fit the film perfectly! Professor X and Magneto have such a serious demeanor, and he brought some good comic relief. He also had the best sequence in the whole film. 4) The action sequences were very well done and entertaining... but this leads into...

Things that I hated: 5) There are way too many action sequences. Too much of a good thing is a bad thing. You have to balance out the action with the character stories, other wise you as a viewer end up not caring about what's happening. 6) Mystique's character. Wow! I usually think Jennifer Lawrence does an amazing acting job, but her character was written so one dimensionally... No one could have played this character and made her interesting. She might have said the same speech 3 times in the film. Yawn. 7) Magneto's character. I LOVED Michael Fassbender's Magneto in First Class, because he had great depth. It's the complete opposite in this film. I have no idea what his motivations are in this film. They spent so much time on Professor X's character, that we got very little out of Magneto beyond him just doing bad things. 8) *SPOILER* Everything that happened in the original trilogy has become pointless!!! Remember all the pain and suffering us fans went through when each X-Men made huge sacrificed for the greater good of humanity? Well I guess non of it matters anymore, because as a result of the ending everything has been null and voided. Why Hollywood, Why?! *END SPOILER* 9) The 3D is ugly. Ok, this is not a knock on the film per se, but there were so many sequences where the background looked completely fake. Honestly, I couldn't tell you if it was the film's bad use of green screen, or the terrible use of 3D to create depth in the background. It was a big distraction for me.

Things I found mind boggling: 10) Professor X's magical medicine. Why does taking a drug that reduces your mutant ability also negate your inability to walk after having a bullet hit your spine and paralyze you? What purpose did having Professor X walking around in this film serve other than the convenience of placing him in the same scenarios as the other characters. Thinking back... was there any scene in this film they couldn't shoot with him in a wheel chair? He does end up in a wheel chair anyways. He was taking the drug in the beginning the get the voices out of his head... he never said walking was important to him. Whatever... 11) Magneto's ability extends past metal bending. I'm not an engineer, and I'm assuming that Magneto isn't either, yet Magneto is able to weave metal through the interiors of the first models of the Sentinels to control them. Huh?! How does Magneto magically know the circuitry within the Sentinels without dismantling them first? This felt really dumb to me... but I guess it gave the audience a good chance to see how Magneto can make metal do whatever he wants. 12) The future. Terminator 2 anyone? I'm sorry, but this future was very unbelievable to me. The human vs. mutant war desolated the whole Earth?! I didn't see a war... I just saw innocent mutant being hunted down like dogs by the Sentinels. Where was the backlash from the mutant population that destroyed the planet? I didn't see that... so we have to assume that humans killing off the mutant population with this Sentinels caused their planet to become unlivable. Well that's dumb, because the humans just screwed themselves, because they have to live on the planet too. Also, where are these Sentinels coming from? Must be from some sort of factory, because the humans (which we never see), are pumping these things out by the hundreds. There has to be a place that's not destroyed, where the humans are living in a better place than what we're able to see. It would be nice to have a face behind all of this... the Sentinels are not controlling and producing themselves... right?

Don't get me wrong... I did say quite a few negative things about the film, but this is still a good movie to watch. Just make sure to turn off your brain.…… Expand

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Gamer84May 27, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most of the cast from First class returns 10 years later...This is the best part of the movie...

The problems begin by adding Professor X in the future when in xmen 3 he dies. Yeah I know he shows up in another body in the after credits, but that body is not the same. He should have just showed up at the end with everyone else. My next problem is shoehorning wolverine into this movie. It was annoying in Xmen first class and its even more annoying making him the protagonist in this movie. But I understand he had to be there to erase the mistakes of those 5 movies which were Xmen1-3 and the 2 wolverine movies. I loved this idea. But this would have worked better if there was no wolverine.

In the comic kitty pride was the one who went back in time. But it would not have worked in this film because she was not born yet. This would have been a great way to introduce quicksilver using his speed to go back in time...Wait...Where have I seen that before? Anyway why not introduce a new mutant that can time travel or send bishop back like she was doing to at the beginning of the movie.

Now comes the part with quicksilver. Why don't we see Emma frost or Scarlet witch and since its 10 years later why doesn't quicksilver look like a 9 year old?

The other thing they forgot to mention is Nightcrawlers birth and Azazel being the father. Then there's the beast transformation that never was explained. Lastly Magneto using train rails to control the Sentinels in which they still disobey him.

I wish they address some of these matters in the next movie. So for now its a good sequel to First class.… Expand

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JoeCoolJun 16, 2014

Probably the best X-men movie to date. If you're not really into the whole Marvel Universe, you might not get as much out of the movie as the really fans, because you'll be missing stuff. Good action, impressive CGI, if you're into Marvel,Probably the best X-men movie to date. If you're not really into the whole Marvel Universe, you might not get as much out of the movie as the really fans, because you'll be missing stuff. Good action, impressive CGI, if you're into Marvel, you shouldn't miss this movie.
If you want to see just one Marvel movie this year, odds are that this is the one to see.… Expand

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Pazzo7May 23, 2014

This is definitely one of the or maybe even the best X-Men movie in the franchise.It has everything a fan wants from an X-Men movie.Developed characters,good action scenes and tons of easter eggs from the other movies but my problem with thisThis is definitely one of the or maybe even the best X-Men movie in the franchise.It has everything a fan wants from an X-Men movie.Developed characters,good action scenes and tons of easter eggs from the other movies but my problem with this movie is that at the end it kind of slowed down and the action sequences were made well but they just werent exciting.Also I think Jennifer Lawrence was miscasted as Mystique.I personally liked Rebecca Romijn more.Also the editing during the fight in Paris was horrible and made me rage because instead of focusing more on the action in a normal 16:9 format Brian Singer wanted to make it feel real with the 1970 4:3 format bullsh*t.… Expand

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carloswalnutsSep 5, 2014

Bryan Singer sabe como hacer cine de buen entretenimiento, no se necesita de suecuencia de accion desenfrenada para contar una historia maravillosa pero que peca de alguno que otro agujero, las interpetraciones son soberbias, escenas bienBryan Singer sabe como hacer cine de buen entretenimiento, no se necesita de suecuencia de accion desenfrenada para contar una historia maravillosa pero que peca de alguno que otro agujero, las interpetraciones son soberbias, escenas bien rodadas como el escape del pentagono, sin duda mi favorita de la saga de los mutantes.… Expand

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MarcEsadrianJun 20, 2014

I like Jennifer Lawrence, but as Mystique? Nay. Rebecca Romijn will always be Mystique. As for the rest of the movie, while it had some sweet spots, I felt the plot was convoluted and a fair bit unrealistic...even for a film based upon comic heroes.

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Tha_Lowkey_OneMay 23, 2014

I will preface this by saying i grew up watching the x-men on Saturdays in the 90s they were my favorite super heros. I liked pretty much all previous x men films except the 2nd Wolverine which was horrendous. Days of future past is aI will preface this by saying i grew up watching the x-men on Saturdays in the 90s they were my favorite super heros. I liked pretty much all previous x men films except the 2nd Wolverine which was horrendous. Days of future past is a terrible movie. They are touting this as the best super hero movie ever don't believe the hype!! Yes it has all the xmen in it but they dont do much at all. This feels more like a 3rd Wolverine movie with cameos by the x men. Quicksilver was great there is a great action sequence with him but he is used once then forgot about. This tries to be first class 2 Wolverine 3 and xmen 4 all in one and turns out to be a convoluted mess. With way too much dialog and not enough action. Save ur money and red box it… Expand

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mhenderson8May 24, 2014

I guess they learned from that X-Men: First Class fiasco that when people go to an X-Men movie want to see some popular X-Men characters and not the C-List X-Men. The reason this movie was good was because it wasn't X-Men: First Class, thereI guess they learned from that X-Men: First Class fiasco that when people go to an X-Men movie want to see some popular X-Men characters and not the C-List X-Men. The reason this movie was good was because it wasn't X-Men: First Class, there were actually popular X-Men in this movie. X-Men: First Class was so horrible.… Expand

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SovereignMay 23, 2014

This movie is average at best, the first problem that I noticed was lack of consistency with all the other x men movies, SPOILERS: theres no explanation a to why the sentinels werent mentioned before, why is the war detonated in the pastThis movie is average at best, the first problem that I noticed was lack of consistency with all the other x men movies, SPOILERS: theres no explanation a to why the sentinels werent mentioned before, why is the war detonated in the past since last stand had its "war" with no mention of a weapon like the sentinels against the mutants, next is the acting, what the hell happened to Michael Fassbender? Was he forced to act at gunpoint or what? He was lifeless.... the setpieces at times awesome, mostly involves the killing of some random mutant that we dont care about so there is that, next is the boring pace, the only redeeming thing is quicksilver and hes not around for long, what a shame... boring at times, bad acting, inconsistency, not as epic as avengers or man of steel and definitely not a thoughtful as captain america, it was really a let down for me despite the well intentioned fan service (Wolverine v Magneto) Hope this franchise returns to Marvel for theaters...… Expand

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kaanozalMay 29, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all i like all superhero movies and this is not different but i have to say this one is almost actionless like the wolverine. Two hours of talking is not what we expect from a x-men movie, right ? Sentinels are boosted too much that the destroyer is a kitten compared to them, i remember sentinels as huge silly robots from the animated series which i was a big fan of when i was much younger not like these invincible m...f... Seeing x-men were no match for them and die in pathetic ways was really annoying. As always they didn't use storm as they should, she is a f... demigod and i hate to see her so fragile all the time. And of course we saw rogue for ten seconds, she is one of my favorites i don't get why can't we see her flying and kicking ass. I always want longer movies but can't get enough thrill even in a 2 hours of "action" , i hope producers will do more to fill entire movies in the future because this franchise doesn't seem to make progress anymore.… Expand

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ROBERTOOMay 25, 2014

oooooo la wea buena ctmmmmmm la cago qe me moje con la wea nunca habia visto una wea tan buena pero tampoco tanto porqe la wea esqe me pica el pico xd

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SpiderPlayerMay 22, 2015

The best film of the X Men I've ever seen, very interesting, although the main protagonist ends up being the Wolverine, you still have other important characters and, as Professor Xavier and Magneto, Wolverine but still have an amountThe best film of the X Men I've ever seen, very interesting, although the main protagonist ends up being the Wolverine, you still have other important characters and, as Professor Xavier and Magneto, Wolverine but still have an amount slightly higher .… Expand

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drlowdonFeb 10, 2015

The X-Men movies have been a mixed bag in terms of quality but, for me at least, Days of Future Past is the best of the bunch. The time travel elements make as little sense as they do in any other movie but, thanks to the fantastic cast andThe X-Men movies have been a mixed bag in terms of quality but, for me at least, Days of Future Past is the best of the bunch. The time travel elements make as little sense as they do in any other movie but, thanks to the fantastic cast and superb action sequences, that doesn't stop proceedings from being thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. A must see for X-Men and comic book fans.… Expand

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anonymouslimFeb 4, 2015

The movie contains dynamic actions and shocking moments along the movie which made it a total blockbuster i give only 8 however because i just didn't feel the connection of the movie to the X-men movie before it.

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efk241Jul 4, 2014

terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible

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JohnnyCMay 23, 2014

Don't understand all the praise for this dull, almost lifeless film. It gets a 2 from me because of an awesome sequence involving a mutant(Quicksilver) with super speed. It seems all the thought and energy were put into this scene, and itDon't understand all the praise for this dull, almost lifeless film. It gets a 2 from me because of an awesome sequence involving a mutant(Quicksilver) with super speed. It seems all the thought and energy were put into this scene, and it does pay off 200%. All the other actors seem to be showing up to pick up a paycheck, and moving along as fast as possible. I love Jennifer Lawrence, but she even seems to be going through the paces. What a disappointment :(… Expand

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CalvinCrackMay 23, 2014

ehhhh, see it if you must. i loved the first half of "The Wolverine", and enjoyed "First Class" enough to buy it. This one is better than Wolverine, but worse than First Class. It's entertaining for a while, but drags in the second halfehhhh, see it if you must. i loved the first half of "The Wolverine", and enjoyed "First Class" enough to buy it. This one is better than Wolverine, but worse than First Class. It's entertaining for a while, but drags in the second half (like a lot of these comic book movies). I think this movie might be better at home, sitting on your couch. seriously.… Expand

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RtheomMay 23, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A pretty good movie. Not exactly what I was hoping for as a follower of the X-Men lore, but it does what it tries to pretty well. And you don't need much knowledge of the previous movies to enjoy it. The use of the Sentinels was kinda disappointing, but I was okay with that considering they weren't the main focus of the movie anyway, and they could have done much worse with the lore.

Other than that, the fact that this movie pretty much eliminates X-Men 3 from the movie cannon is a big plus. So nice to see that junk just removed entirely.

It's a pretty worthwhile watch for both the non-X-Men vets and those that are long-time fans.… Expand

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GreatMartinMay 23, 2014

When does a ‘special effect’ stop being special? The first time Jennifer Lawrence as a blue lady, “X-MEN: DAY OF FUTURE PAST”, turns into a male soldier it is a special effect and then when she turns into a beautiful woman it is special butWhen does a ‘special effect’ stop being special? The first time Jennifer Lawrence as a blue lady, “X-MEN: DAY OF FUTURE PAST”, turns into a male soldier it is a special effect and then when she turns into a beautiful woman it is special but the twentieth time she morphs into another person it isn’t special anymore.

When Hugh Jackman steps out of bed and shows full male back nudity that is special and may have an effect on the audience but it happens only one time making it a ‘special effect’. Michael Fassbinder, who hasn’t been shy when it comes to full frontal nudity in other films, stays dressed in this one and the first time he puts on his helmet and suspends everyone, and everything, in the air it is a special effect but the 4th or 5th it is a “So what?” Are Jackman’s ‘nails’ surprising anymore?

Is it surprising that the White House takes a battering or panes of glass of are smashed robot like transformers walk around killing people? I didn’t think so. How many mutant X-Men and X-Women are too many? Or do you just stop talking after Wolverine (Jackman), Mystique (Lawrence), Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), Iceman (Shawn Ashmore), Storm (Halle Berry) Magneto (Ian McKellan future, Fassbender past) Professor X (Patrick Stewart Future, James McAvoy past), Blink (Fan Bingbing), Beast (Nicholas Hoult), Quicksilver (Evan Peters), Rogue (Anna Paquin) or the 50th X-Men or is it when you suspect Richard Nixon (Mark Camacho) might be a mutant?

There are as many story lines (screenplay by Simon Kinberg, story by Jane Goldman, Mattew Vaughn and Kinberg) as there are X-Men, X-Women and mutants but all are easy to follow, if you are interested in following any of them. Director Bryan Singer keeps the 2 hour, 11 minute movie going at a fast pace with all the special effects.

It is easy to see that paying the extra dollars to see it at IMAX and 3 D would probably be worth the money but, as far as I am concerned, this is my last foray into Marvel comic movies and other films that are mainly special effects that stop being special.… Expand

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ZingeeMay 28, 2014

I'm at a total loss for the great reviews this film has received. Maybe I lack understanding as I never got into comic books. I did however enjoy X-Men and especially X2, but since then the ride has gotten a little bumpy. X3 was OK as wasI'm at a total loss for the great reviews this film has received. Maybe I lack understanding as I never got into comic books. I did however enjoy X-Men and especially X2, but since then the ride has gotten a little bumpy. X3 was OK as was Origins. I quite liked First Class, but The Wolverine and Days Of Future Past have gone a long way towards sinking this franchise. I'm thinking if you agree with what I've said so far, you're more than likely to agree with what's to come.

The story is dark, which doesn't necessarily make for a poor film, but even if you suspend your disbelief it's still a stretch to really get behind the plot. And when it's "resolved" all you've accepted in the X-Men universe is flipped on it's proverbial head. I was not satisfied with the end/resolution of this film, I did not find the story engaging, and I do not think it successfully added anything to the franchise. As a prequel, First Class did (for me, anyway) in that it explained the history to many of the relationships we've come to know and added new dimensions to them. Character development was successful and satisfying. Even though Origins took a hit at the time, I would argue that in spite of its many flaws, it also helped to explain some things and overall worked as a film.

Days Of Future Past did not. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, and some other notable figures are mere bystanders. Right from the beginning you're transported into the way unfamiliar, and for my money, the unfamiliar leads to the downright bizarre and far fetched - even for a movie of this genre. And when the conflict is resolved, everything you've come to know may as well have been a dream sequence. I don't want to give anything away here as far as major plot lines, but I really thought this movie stunk. I wish I hadn't seen it and by about half way in was starting to look at the clock. Never a good omen, right? And perhaps the hardest pill to swallow is where they may go from here with the next movie. It just doesn't bode well if you're like me and found this movie so disappointing as you would prefer to scratch it off the list and start over from where they left off before things went downhill. I found The Wolverine to be a horrendous film, but at least it was complete in and of itself and didn't set the stage and tone for the whole franchise from that point onward.

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BroyaxSep 1, 2020

Une marvellerie qui aligne ses stars comme à la parade même si en 2014 elles n'étaient pas aussi connues que maintenant pour nombre d'entre elles ! on y trouve même notre honte nationale, notre infâme bouffon Omar le connard, si, si !Une marvellerie qui aligne ses stars comme à la parade même si en 2014 elles n'étaient pas aussi connues que maintenant pour nombre d'entre elles ! on y trouve même notre honte nationale, notre infâme bouffon Omar le connard, si, si ! heureusement, c'est un tout petit rôle... mais c'est déjà trop.

Malgré sa débauche de très jolis effets spéciaux, cette marvellerie dégage un ennui qui n'en finit pas mais ce n'est pas tout : elle dégage aussi une bêtise à des lieues à la ronde ainsi qu'une maladresse, voire une niaiserie à l'image de tout le reste : c'est en effet désespérément, affreusement, inéluctablement... bête !

Jamais rien vu d'aussi bête et ennuyeux à la fois...! non seulement c'est bidon mais plus on regarde, plus on tente de regarder (on serre les cale-pieds à fond) plus la bêtise et l'ennui augmentent à vitesse grand V : c'est le TGV de la connerie ! et ça en devient totalement ridicule de A à Z.

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LBCMay 31, 2014

X-Men: DOFP is an all around great movie. It successfully caters to both hardcore X-Men fans and casual moviegoers. In other words, you don't have to be an X-Men nerd to enjoy this film. Its more subdued than it's predecessors, you won't feelX-Men: DOFP is an all around great movie. It successfully caters to both hardcore X-Men fans and casual moviegoers. In other words, you don't have to be an X-Men nerd to enjoy this film. Its more subdued than it's predecessors, you won't feel smothered by the special effects. Definitely worth watching!… Expand

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Forrestgump1Jul 31, 2014

In my adolescents, much like every kid in my class, and more thereafter. Ask any kid growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s, when comic book movies were just starting to become a reality. Before “The Avengers”, before “Iron Man” andIn my adolescents, much like every kid in my class, and more thereafter. Ask any kid growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s, when comic book movies were just starting to become a reality. Before “The Avengers”, before “Iron Man” and yes..even before “Spider-Man”..there was only a select squad of superheroes I knew..well not superheroes..mutants. Wolverine, Magneto, Professor X, Cyclops, Mystique..just to name a few. They were called The X-Men, and not only did they inspire me as a child, after seeing their latest adventure, they have inspired me as an adult now too. The film reunites long time fan boy favorite director Bryan Singer (X-Men and X2) with the best cast of characters anyone this side of earth could ever ask for. If we put, The Avengers up against the X-Men, hands down I put my money on the X-Men any day.
“X-Men Days Of Future Past” brought me back to when I was a child, playing with those small Wolverine action figures and what not, running around pretending I had claws coming out of my hands. The past couple solo outings (“X-Men Origins” & “The Wolverine”) were both artistic disappointments. Not because the character was bad, instead the misguided direction. I can say now, with a clear conscious, these faults have been drastically altered. Singer returns to soaring new heights, creating filmmaking at it’s finest. Would I call this film “The Best Superhero Film Ever” ? heavens no. But, a film that defies itself through its core, and characters. There is so much in this film analytically. That as a critic, (in training) … it’s so brutally touching to watch. Could I just be a fanboy serenading the film? well jeez, I sure hope so.

The film chronicles the events after “The Wolverine” and all other previous X-Men films..so this is a true sequel. Not a reboot, or prequel. Not since “X-Men: The Last Stand” have we gotten great story progressing. Set in the distant future; mutants are becoming extinct. At the helm of their greatest foe, that any mutant has ever faced. The Sentinel Primes. At a last ditch effort to save the Mutant race, Logan (Wolverine) is sent back in time to convince the young Charles Xavier to use his powers and alter the past-- to ensure that Mutants have a future. Resulting in quite possibly the greatest dream time of the century.

Nonetheless, what makes “X:Men Days of Future Past” so incredibly unique is that well .. it benefits from having the entire cast of characters. Bringing back the young favorites that made “X:Men First Class” unforgettable. In addition bringing back the old favorites from the original trilogy. This has to be the greatest ploy and gimmick of the year. I mean..who can contest that seeing Hugh Jackman's ragin’ cagin’ Wolverine fighting alongside Magneto and Beast in the 1960s? .. if speaking bluntly it’s like a dream come true. Not to mention we get a more than suitable cameo from the beloved “Quicksilver” whom undoubtedly has one of the best scenes in the entire film.

The performance end of things is fairly top notch. Jackman simply owns the role of Wolverine and give his most eagerly pleasing rendition of the character to date. James McAvoy as the young Charles Xavier ...this casting was a pure stroke of genius. Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, Ian Mckellen, Nicholas Hoult all turn in fine performances. But, the real show stealer belongs to Michael Fassbender and his tremendous take on our beloved Magneto. It’s amazing to see his growth in the character. Could you believe that Fassbender was actually in the film “Jonah Hex”??? yeah I didn’t think so. The film is as good as the cast, and director. Thanks to this scene churning performances, it only adds to the benefactor of “DOFP” and ultimately makes it that much more captivating. There are some funny one-liners and sight gags, but these never deteriorate from the very dark, and eluded tone the film has for most of it’s quick, and breezy two and half hour run time.

In contrast, the film is beautifully shot to no end. Singer has a keen sense of detail which is exactly why he was the perfect tribute to helm such a hefty project. Singer, gives the core fans everything they want in an X-Men film..and distinctly, so much more. “DOFP” is quick and energized to the point, where I was stunned when the film reached it’s very satisfying conclusion. True Marvel fans shall stick around after the credits for a glimpse of what’s to come.

Consequently, any audience member needs to sit down, strap on the seat belt and hold on. Funny, how just a little over a month ago we were discussing how “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” propelled the genre to new heights and set an unprecedented par. While, I think that these films are part of two totally different universes (which they are). But, “DOFP” has more than eclipsed that benchmark set just a month ago.

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jdolan74Jun 29, 2014

There is so much good in this movie. So much great in this movie. But I might have to go on the record saying the Evan Peters Quicksilver storyline is the best thing in the series. Despite those stupid Carl's Jr. commercials.

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ATsushiMay 30, 2016

Smooth and beautiful direction, editing almost perfect, dynamic and strong characters X-Men: Days of Future Past unites two casts and returns to a grand X-Men.

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LJHayesMay 29, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is great but there are a lot of problems with it. The story, cast and characters are all solid and the action sequences are really cool to watch. It grabs your attention from the moment it starts and keeps pulling you in as the plot progresses while at the same time developing and adding layers to characters we already know and giving intriguing introductions to some new ones for the next film. It looks great, it's acted brilliantly and is well directed. So why am I only giving it a 6? Four reasons:
Too much throwing in random characters for no reason other than to say they were there (Why was Havok even in this film?)
No explanation as to how Wolverine got his adamantium claws back (The previous film was The Wolverine where he lost them and went back to bone claws but now somehow they're adamantium again.)
No explanation as to how Shadowcat can send people back in time (Seriously, how does she do that? Her power is walking through walls, when and how to did she obtain time travel powers?)
No explanation as to how future Xavier is even alive after being vaporized in The Last Stand (Look, Singer, if you wanna forget The Last Stand I understand that, we all do. But you can't acknowledge some parts as canon and ignore others. It's all or nothing.)
So yeah there are holes in this film. That said, it's still a good time and has definitely got me looking forward to Apocalypse. It is a really enjoyable super hero movie but just bear in mind there are some things you'll have to be forgiving about.… Expand

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EFYevanJun 14, 2014

I also fell asleep during this movie. It kept me entertained for about 10 minutes, but the rest was confusing and boring. I don't recommend this movie.

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Bruce722May 25, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Day of Future Past is a fantastic superhero movie in every way, shape and form... except for the gaping flaw that is its premise. Don't get me wrong, I understand that one must suspend their level of disbelief greatly in order to enjoy these films. Newsflash, I love superhero movies so clearly the suspension of disbelief isn't the issue. There is a difference between being willing to accept something as possible and there being a monumental plot hole, which was the case with this film.

***SPOILERS***
The movie is set WAY into the future where these "robots" called Sentinels have effectively wiped out all mutants in existence and a large portion of the human population as well. Because these Sentinels are too much for the X-Men, they conceive of a plan to send Professor X's consciousness back in time to his younger self, when the Sentinels program was in its infancy in the 1970's, so he can stop Mystique from killing the creator of the program and then being captured and experimented on, which is what results in the Sentinels being the unstoppable force they become. Because sending someone's consciousness back decades would physically tear them apart, the only man for the job is none other than Wolverine.

And that's the premise of the film. Did nobody else scream "ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!" when reading that? Allow me to clarify once again. I am willing to accept that there are invincible robots, that mutants exist, and that you can send someone's consciousness back in time decades for an extended period of time. I have no problem with any of those concepts because I have suspended my disbelief completely. However, if you know who creates this horrible program and you can send someone back in time, wouldn't you just send Logan a little further back and kill the creator, effectively eliminating the threat of the Sentinels before they ever exist?

There are other plot holes throughout the film but I'd categorize those as relatively minor, akin to the ones you will typically find, not just in superhero movies but in films in general, so I won't go into detail on those. I'll simply say that a 9 or 10 caliber superhero movie with incredible acting, especially from James McAvoy, great special effects, and awesome action scenes easily drops to a 6 or 7 caliber movie because every single dramatic element was clouded with an "If they did this obvious thing, none of this crap would've happened". (6 + 7)/2 = 6.5, which rounds to 7. That's about the best explanation possible for my reasoning.… Expand

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lasttimeisawMay 28, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After Matthew Vaughn’s X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2011, 7/10) transposes the mutants’ universe into 1960s and allows some new blood to play their younger selves, X-MEN series has officially opened a new chapter. Three years later, the original helmer (X-MEN 2000, 7/10 and X2 2003, 7/10) Bryan Singer returns to the director chair to push a reset button to nullify all the damages done by Brett Ratner’s X-MEN: THE LAST STAND (2006, 7/10). In this latest episode, the story devises a time-travel mission to the past in order to save the entire world from the Sentinel apocalypse.
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jigmeApr 17, 2015

This is one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen. Everything about this movie falls flat, starting with the atrocious "plot." Think of the worst sci-fi plot, and dumb it down more, and even that would probably work better than this story.This is one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen. Everything about this movie falls flat, starting with the atrocious "plot." Think of the worst sci-fi plot, and dumb it down more, and even that would probably work better than this story. The X-Men comic has had some pretty great writing over the years, but this movie ignores all of it. No character is true to the comics. There is no character growth. There is no human drama. There is no real dramatic structure. The dialogue sounds like it was written by a huge committee, thus it has no style or real content. All it has are lots and lots of effects. Lots. Really. But in the end, effects don't make a good movie, just a spectacle.… Expand

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SmeeJun 13, 2014

Movie inline with comic books and writers have finally fixed the damage done by X men last stand and last horrible wolverine movie.3D effects and acting and story is great.Can't wait to see the X men apocalypse movie.

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ViolettDec 13, 2014

This is the best X-Men movie so far. Hovewer, I cant put 10 mark on this. When the next sequel starts to use future-past travels that usually mean plot authors are out of ideas. I believe this is the last X-Men movie, if only they don't wantThis is the best X-Men movie so far. Hovewer, I cant put 10 mark on this. When the next sequel starts to use future-past travels that usually mean plot authors are out of ideas. I believe this is the last X-Men movie, if only they don't want to make next future-past movie what is even more stupid. Despite this fact movie itself is awesome. Great characters, great acting, definitely worth watching.… Expand

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sammurphy66Jul 14, 2014

Grounded with stellar acting, believable characters, and sweeping special effects, Days of Future Past is the best entry of the X-Men franchise to date.

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Gerrit210May 30, 2015

I was rather disappointed, I don't get where all of the hype is coming from. The plot was weak, I never really understood what was going on at points. The characters were underdeveloped, the action scenes were just lame and boring. Not evenI was rather disappointed, I don't get where all of the hype is coming from. The plot was weak, I never really understood what was going on at points. The characters were underdeveloped, the action scenes were just lame and boring. Not even X-men can save the day with himself not being a part of anything in this movie, it's a mess. The whole time travel thing was just confusing and dumb, I was expecting a lot more out of the movie. When the credits started rolling, I was like"that's it?" Wow.… Expand

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epiclucaSep 4, 2014

This is one of the few superhero movies that really gets to me. The character development and emotions they portray really reflects onto the viewers, it would be farfetched to call this a masterpiece, but it's not short of one, nor is it yourThis is one of the few superhero movies that really gets to me. The character development and emotions they portray really reflects onto the viewers, it would be farfetched to call this a masterpiece, but it's not short of one, nor is it your stereotypical superhero action movie.… Expand

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JOSHDILISIJun 1, 2014

I felt that for a superhero movie movie it took it's pace very slowly, although i dont think thats a bad thing. There are too many movies that i feel are ACTION, EXPLOSIONS, AND OMG, etc. But this movie is something thats trying to be aI felt that for a superhero movie movie it took it's pace very slowly, although i dont think thats a bad thing. There are too many movies that i feel are ACTION, EXPLOSIONS, AND OMG, etc. But this movie is something thats trying to be a different, so it was a nice step outside the box for this movie, even though it wasnt far outside said box. It still felt like a breath of fresh air.… Expand

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PvtJacksonJun 18, 2014

A great movie. Although I don't like X-men franchise, which i always consider inferior to Sam Raimi's "spider-man trilogy", Days of Future Past absolutely satisfied me as a fantasy, action blockbuster and didn't make me regret having spent myA great movie. Although I don't like X-men franchise, which i always consider inferior to Sam Raimi's "spider-man trilogy", Days of Future Past absolutely satisfied me as a fantasy, action blockbuster and didn't make me regret having spent my money on buying ticket. Two worlds - one in the future and one in the past collide as two parallel wars break out determining the fate of mutants. The film remained funny though, especially in the first half when Quick Silver attempted to help Magneto break out of prison.… Expand

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ukonfireJun 13, 2014

Easily the best X-men film thanks to its focus on story development and setting up what looks to be a total rebirth of the series. From the word go I was utterly immersed in the story, at no point was I pining for more action or storyEasily the best X-men film thanks to its focus on story development and setting up what looks to be a total rebirth of the series. From the word go I was utterly immersed in the story, at no point was I pining for more action or story development. Considering the amount of characters involved I expected some friction and complication but at no point did any of the chars get in each others way, the synergy was perfect.… Expand

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Prodigy2014Jun 6, 2014

It is clear that the X-Men Film Series took a downward spiral after Bryan Singer left the director’s chair for similar, yet less successful, endeavors. It wasn't until 2011 that Matthew Vaughn sparked some new life into the series, by tellingIt is clear that the X-Men Film Series took a downward spiral after Bryan Singer left the director’s chair for similar, yet less successful, endeavors. It wasn't until 2011 that Matthew Vaughn sparked some new life into the series, by telling a rousing origin story that almost felt like a reboot to the franchise. Re-enter Singer, who brings the best of both his films and Vaughn’s “X-Men: First Class” by; combining the dark, seedy plotting of his first two movies with energized period stylings of "First Class". All this is achieved, while blending the fantastic cast of both films via an inventive time traveling plot that surprisingly works on all levels. Based on the comic book story-line of the same name; Wolverine is sent to the past by Kitty Pride (since when could she do that) in an attempt to change history and prevent an event that results in the Sentinel program; a program that dooms both humans and mutants. Little (and sometimes noticeable) characterizations that contradicts the previous films does bother the geek inside me, and I’m sure many can agree; but I’m willing to forgive and forget this time around. By incorporating socio-political topics (typical of X-Men) with an intriguing sci-fi premise "Days of Future Past" does far more than just entertain. But what I liked most was the balance of characters on display and the performances behind them. Whether it’s James McAvoy’s world-weary younger Xavier, Michael Fassbender’s morally disturbed younger Magneto or their introspective older selves (Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, respectively); the cast members bask in whatever limelight the film affords them. Though I’m still not convinced of Jennifer Lawrence’s rendition of Mystique, I appreciate what the writers were doing with character’s arc. “Days of Future” is fast, smart; most of our characters are well developed and effectively reintroduced; even lesser characters get their fleeting moments to shine. The sparing action sequences were well staged; and one thing I always admired about Singer was his way of defining the characters' abilities through elaborately staged set pieces. Kudos to that Quicksilver slow-mo scene. The dystopian future and vintage period setting was brought to life by nice production designs and the visual effects dazzle unlike any other X-Men film. It’s up there as one of the finest X-Men films (second only to “X2: X-Men United”) and certainly one of the better superhero films in recent times. Entertainment is guaranteed!… Expand

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HoonsagoMay 24, 2014

The movie has a gripping story with enchanting visual effects. However, the story is quite convoluted, moving back and forth from the past and future. Still, it was a good piece of work that made the entire series more understandable.

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sancharsharmaMay 23, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a movie packed with action and a little gruesome killings by the Sentinel. The graphics and the action seemed fresh, especially Blink with "portal gun" powers. The storyline and the plot ideas almost always keep you at grip. Love to see the composed and the responsible Professor as a drunkard for the first time. Young Magneto's character description, just like in all X-Men movies, was perfect. Needless to say, Quicksilver, even in a short role was the best!
A big disappointment I felt was the transformation of young Xavier. He changes his lifestyle and motives by a thought of Mystique, a speech by himself and even words by Logan (when he doesn't take his pills for the first time)! I would have appreciated a slower and more sensible transformation.
Also, they had a lot of scope in the future-past combination which they never exploited. Technically, each incident of past can affect the future. In movie, there were only two possible futures, one with Sentinels and one without. But the fact that Logan was changing the past continuously means that the future also has to change continuously.… Expand

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israeldornelesJul 12, 2014

Not only the best X-Men movie yet but the best Mavel movie to date and the second best superhero movie, behind The Dark Knight. Yes, it's that good. I can't wait to see X-Men: Apocalypse.

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argaliteMay 27, 2014

I like the X-Men, and hate time travel movies. Time travel was not an issue until the end. Because the antagonist is not a living thing, there is not a sense of defeating the enemy, which always gives me happiness. Quicksilver is a greatI like the X-Men, and hate time travel movies. Time travel was not an issue until the end. Because the antagonist is not a living thing, there is not a sense of defeating the enemy, which always gives me happiness. Quicksilver is a great comedic relief. Everything was performed and CGI'd very well.… Expand

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xShaunaOHJun 2, 2014

The months leading up to X-Men Days of Futures Past all I could say was that it looked like garbage. At one point, sometime after the atrocious Carl’s Jr. commercials, I assumed it would be somewhere around Spider-Man 3. There were a lot ofThe months leading up to X-Men Days of Futures Past all I could say was that it looked like garbage. At one point, sometime after the atrocious Carl’s Jr. commercials, I assumed it would be somewhere around Spider-Man 3. There were a lot of reasons I felt so strongly about it, mainly that I feel the old cast should have been liquidated and re-casted. The trailers all made the movie appear to be unwatchable, but I was pleasantly surprised.

While I still stand strong about the old cast being bad, they didn’t take over this movie at all. Another huge complaint I had going into it was how unbelievably stupid Evan Peter’s Quicksilver looked. If the crappy GRAY hair and poorly dyed eyebrows weren’t enough to upset the awful costume made my stomach churn. With that said I feel the 15-20 minutes Quicksilver is on screen is some of the best moments of DoFP. Evan Peter’s was hilarious and his acting was on point, he truly held his own next to Fassbender and McAvoy, who were amazing as always. The acting I was most disappointed with had to be Jennifer Lawrence. She felt flat and lifeless from start to finish and it may be one of her worse roles to date.

Another fatal flaw of the movie was the mistreatment of certain mutant characters! As always they worked hard to make Wolverine shine, while other important characters get shoved into the background. One point in the movie they discuss all the mutants that died between First Class and Days of Futures Past, but never once showed a flashback or memorial of these characters who are crucial to the universe. They also introduced some characters without discussing their importance or strength, I’m talking about Bishop here, and I hardly understand why they bothered at all!

With all that said Days of Futures Past was a complete fan service for comic book readers. Lots of Easter eggs and nerdy nods had me sitting on the edge of my seat biting my nails with joy! The after credit sequence induced high-pitched squeals even. X-Men: Days of Futures Past was better than I was expecting, I don’t think it’s the amazing movie everybody keeps saying it is. There were problems that were hard to overlook, but in all a fun and enjoyable movie. ShaunaOH gives X-Men: Days of Futures Past a 6.7/10!!… Expand

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SuperNintendroJun 5, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely the BEST X-men movie put out so far! After the first 30-45 minutes of the movie i found myself rubbing my eyes, yawning and looking at my watch often. I swear I must 1 of 3 Black guys who think Halle Berry is the worst Storm ever. I mean damn the only thing the got right with Halle Berry playing Storm is that she is Black! I actually cheered when the Sentinels killed her. Its not too many things I can point that is wrong with this movie other than...1. Quicksilver looked corny as hell (but he was pretty dope) 2. Bishop was undersold. 3. The Sentinels didn't say anything...(in the comics and on the show they always said mutant detected) 4. THe Sentinels looked like the Destroyer from the first Thor movie. 5. Where the HELL was Scarlet Witch (maybe they are saving her for the Avengers 3 movie where they will have Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver join the Avengers). There are more things i find wrong with this movie but I guess by now you get the point! Days of Future Past was by far the best X-men movie but I sincerely hope Fox gives up the rights to X-men or better yet at least collaborate with Marvel Studios on the next X-men movie, seeing as how the Movie will more than likely have Apocalypse (X-men The Age of Apocalypse) which might introduce Archangel. Somewhere along the along the lines I got side tracked...oh well back to Days of future past! Like I said before X-men Days of Future Past was not a horrible movie but damn it was not great neither.… Expand

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lucianogenerosoJun 5, 2014

I get those who prefer to say this movie was not perfect or lacked something, but the truth is Hollywood never putted its hands on a such rich and wide story. I mean, of course for this X-Men movie, with time travel it is to expect more. MoreI get those who prefer to say this movie was not perfect or lacked something, but the truth is Hollywood never putted its hands on a such rich and wide story. I mean, of course for this X-Men movie, with time travel it is to expect more. More encounters, more dilemmas about the quantum physics involved, I was expecting all that plus a more spread participation between the characters. The elements are all there but, the thing is, maybe this time, as usually happens the plot was managed by suits, re-managed by the suits bosses and so on. It is not a masterpiece, could be in the hand of a Kubrick, - any other name here would be a blasphemy but... - a Spielberg, a Zemeckis. I'd love to see, for one time some risk being taken. But, I guess Bryan Singer is the only guy not up to risks at this point. It's a shame, the story sure should be better explored.… Expand

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43in2014Jun 25, 2014

Prior to watching this: I've seen all of the past X-Men films except for X-Men Wolverine. I have not read the comics but I have seen some of the cartoons.
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Pros: Great, smart and philosophical story. Mostly great acting. Great actionPrior to watching this: I've seen all of the past X-Men films except for X-Men Wolverine. I have not read the comics but I have seen some of the cartoons.
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Pros: Great, smart and philosophical story. Mostly great acting. Great action scenes. Best of all the X-Men films.
Cons: Can't think of any
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DouglasRamseyJun 13, 2014

I saw clawns of bones,
Blink and Bishop too.
I see them figh together, for me and you. And I think to myself, what a wonderful X-world I see Quicksilver on blue, And eyes on white. The bold blessed man, The dark phoenix alive. AndI saw clawns of bones,
Blink and Bishop too.
I see them figh together,
for me and you.
And I think to myself,
what a wonderful X-world
I see Quicksilver on blue,
And eyes on white.
The bold blessed man,
The dark phoenix alive.
And I think to myself,
What a wonderful X world.
The anger of Magneto,
So strong in the sky.
Are also on Raven,
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I see my childhood coming back.
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douglasnotdougJun 23, 2014

Unlike some of the superhero movies, there is genuine emotion here. Its has some good action scenes and a fun plot but in the end its about the characters and their struggle. It makes for a compelling movie.

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jacob4Nov 19, 2015

An incredible, outstanding, breathtaking sequel to X-men First Class! Bryan Singer has returned to the helm as director, and has used his director "powers" to make X-men 3 irrelevant and X-men Origins: The Wolverine all but a bad dream! ThisAn incredible, outstanding, breathtaking sequel to X-men First Class! Bryan Singer has returned to the helm as director, and has used his director "powers" to make X-men 3 irrelevant and X-men Origins: The Wolverine all but a bad dream! This movie is pact with awesome action, incredible characters, crazy humor, and it did a great job bringing the Sentinels to life! A great way to set up the sequel X-men Apocalypse.… Expand

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KasaiWolfDec 3, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie overall and a great way to get the main X-Men movies back on track. After the monstrocity that was X Men: The Last Stand the movies were needing a way to get back on their feet and with Bryan Singer at the helm for First Class it was a decent movie and this outshined it in every single way possible. The plot was inspired, the movie was intense and the characters you genuinely felt sorry for when they died. Probably a bit too much Hugh Jackman in this movie again but otherwise it's a great balance of the older characters and the new ones. Seeing Xavier talking to his past self was a great scene and a good example of what the movie is capable of. The last scene was touching to no end with all of the characters that had died being brought back thanks to the past being changed.

Overall an excellent movie and I would reccomend it ten times over.… Expand

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NateNixonJun 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remember when I watched the X-Men cartoons, everything impress me, the animation, the characters, was really awesome, and with the time appeared the movies, some with excellent results (''X-Men: First Class'', ''X-2'', ''X-Men''), and the rest with, mmm... well you know the story. Now is the time of X-Men: Days of Future Past, and the result is incredible!
The story had some changes respect to the original story, but that changes aren't terrible, because the script it's well crafted, and that changes don't matter.
The performances are extraordinary, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender are awesome, and the rest of the cast do a great job.
The music is really good, transmits the sensations that you can feel in the running time.
And the visual effects, well, are better than the First Class effects, but could be better....
And the best part of the movie is the post credits scene, WOW! I can't wait for the next chapter.
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TheDanielGamerDec 7, 2014

after x-men the last stand was released I hated it but after watching x-men first class it looked like director Bryan singer was attempting to repair the series after the last stand how ever days of future past was a kick ass film with aafter x-men the last stand was released I hated it but after watching x-men first class it looked like director Bryan singer was attempting to repair the series after the last stand how ever days of future past was a kick ass film with a amazing cast I can see the francise going on for years to come.… Expand

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adamjonesJul 30, 2014

Much like the other Marvel movies of the past 5 years - Quite entertaining, quite forgettable. It's a good one to just kick back and relax and enjoy the ride. As most time travel movies (yes, this movie's got a little bit of that) you haveMuch like the other Marvel movies of the past 5 years - Quite entertaining, quite forgettable. It's a good one to just kick back and relax and enjoy the ride. As most time travel movies (yes, this movie's got a little bit of that) you have to suspend disbelief because if you think about it too long it won't make sense I promise.

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Prodigy487Aug 3, 2014

Days of Future Past is not only one of the best X-Men films, it's one of the best superhero films of all time. It knows exactly what do with it's characters and how to make their actors portray them perfectly. The action is top notch and theDays of Future Past is not only one of the best X-Men films, it's one of the best superhero films of all time. It knows exactly what do with it's characters and how to make their actors portray them perfectly. The action is top notch and the special effects are wonderful. I was a little bit nervous for this movie learning that Matthew Vaughn dropped out as director and was replaced by Bryan Singer after Singer directed the mediocre "Superman Returns" and "Jack the Giant Slayer" but Singer absolutely nailed it. Days of Future Past is a wonderful entry into the superhero genre.… Expand

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boesballAug 16, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a huge X-Men fan, and this movie had a lot of awesome mutants! It was centered around Wolverine, but in terms of storyline was more about Magneto, Mystique, and Charles. The best part of this movie was the scenes with Quicksilver. I've never really seen a good depiction of a super speed character in a superhero movie, but this hit it on the spot. The slow motion was used great in this movie, and all the effects were great! The plot was good as well. This movie was fantastic, and it was my second favorite X-Men movie, but it had some downfalls. This movie had a lot of plot holes like Professor X being alive, Kitty's time traveling, and a bit more. Those knocked it down from 9 to 8, but it still was crazy fun!… Expand

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AdsonOct 4, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome movie, awesome acting and cast, awesome effects and awesome story. I missed characters like "Vampire", "Jean" and "Scott", they just shows up in the end for less than one minute =( but it's alright, this is my favorite movie of 2014 so far.… Expand

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RainwholeOct 20, 2014

I never cared for the first three X-Men movies, in fact I think X-Men 2 is one of the most overrated movies ever. I did enjoy First Class, and it's follow up Days of Future past I found myself delighted with the plot and characters. ThisI never cared for the first three X-Men movies, in fact I think X-Men 2 is one of the most overrated movies ever. I did enjoy First Class, and it's follow up Days of Future past I found myself delighted with the plot and characters. This movie is proof that you don't need large and constant action sequences to make a powerful super hero film. The writing in this movie in fantastic, and the acting it's truly great. No surprise based on the all-star cast.

Now, I do have some complains here. The first one is some of the time travelling logic. Although not bad by any means, is not absolutely bullet proof to logic.

Then, I was disappointing with how little we saw from the "future" X-Men. Their scenes were some of the best in the movie, and thanks to the ending I'm afraid we will never explore the world/characters that pop-out the most in the movie.

Beyond those two flaws, Days of Future past is not only a great movie but is one that I hope challenges other super hero movies to step up their storytelling to the next level.

Oh, and the Quicksilver scene alone is worth watching this movie for. More quicksilver please!… Expand

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cptfoxOct 29, 2014

By no means am I a fan-boy of Marvel or X-Men, but there are no words to describe this movie. This amazing story and adventure is sure to convince you there is a hope for humanity and make you want to want to kiss babies. The hype is realBy no means am I a fan-boy of Marvel or X-Men, but there are no words to describe this movie. This amazing story and adventure is sure to convince you there is a hope for humanity and make you want to want to kiss babies. The hype is real folks, this **** will knock you off your feet.… Expand

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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014

"X-Men: Days of Future Past" 10 Scale Rating: 9.5 (Epic) ...

The Good: As great of an X-Men film as you will ever see, and among the best comic book films of all time. The series has come a long way in the 14 years since the first film was"X-Men: Days of Future Past" 10 Scale Rating: 9.5 (Epic) ...

The Good: As great of an X-Men film as you will ever see, and among the best comic book films of all time. The series has come a long way in the 14 years since the first film was released and they have definitely upped the ante here. I was concerned about the size of the cast, but Singer did an amazing job balancing them all and making sure everyone got the appropriate amount of screen time. This wasn't "Wolverine and the X-Men", this was an all-out X-Men film. The fight scenes are amazing and we are able to see the mutants unleash their powers in all their glory. The majority of the characters were already established previously, so it felt very much like seeing old friends again rather than re-hashing past stories. The best part of the film is the pacing. It starts off with a bang and simply does not stop moving until the very end. Lastly, the film does a fantastic job of re-invigorating the franchise and eliminating the mistakes of past films; X-Men 3 and to a lesser extent, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I once thought it impossible, but this film has replaced X2 as my favorite film in the X-franchise.

The Bad: The film is mostly perfect, but has a few very small things that drop it down a little. First and foremost, even for a comic book film, some parts of the story were a little difficult to believe. Secondly, while I'm glad it wasn't a Wolverine-centric film, I would have liked to have seen more action from him in specific.… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3werNov 27, 2014

The greatest X-Men movie put to film. This is the most entertaining, enthralling and emotionally wrenching this franchise has ever out out. Easily one of the best films of the year and one of the best casts of the year. Not gonna lie, thisThe greatest X-Men movie put to film. This is the most entertaining, enthralling and emotionally wrenching this franchise has ever out out. Easily one of the best films of the year and one of the best casts of the year. Not gonna lie, this movie had me tearing up at one point.… Expand

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wtfskilzDec 5, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People keep saying this is the best X-Men movie so far!
Okay so here we go, the movie gives you a sense of helplessness as you watch the characters against impossible odds making the storyline for once unpredictable, an aspect which has been lacking from most modern movies. This movie gave me a rare exhilarating feel, so Yes I have to agree.… Expand

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hirak99Jan 3, 2015

Marvel movies, especially X-Men movies, are nice always and this is no exception.

There are some statements in the movie which gives a wrong impression of science - e.g. where Beast informs Charles about "there is a theory in quantumMarvel movies, especially X-Men movies, are nice always and this is no exception.

There are some statements in the movie which gives a wrong impression of science - e.g. where Beast informs Charles about "there is a theory in quantum mechanics where time is like a river, it flows around any ripple caused by a pebble thrown into it correcting its course". And Charles says "I don't believe in that theory." There is no such "theory", and in science you can't choose to really not believe in a theory, because theorems are scientific truths. What he meant was a "hypothesis" not a theory. But I am nitpicking :)

Coming back to the movie, it was excellent - and as always, leaves you hungry for the next installment. Will look forward to the next movie in the series.… Expand

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Le__XenomorphDec 29, 2014

A fantastic movie that blends the future and past of X-Men into an action-packed CGI extravaganza. This is good because the effects are great in this movie. This is the perfect X-men movie and is the strongest entry in the franchise. Even ifA fantastic movie that blends the future and past of X-Men into an action-packed CGI extravaganza. This is good because the effects are great in this movie. This is the perfect X-men movie and is the strongest entry in the franchise. Even if you don't like superhero movies, go see it! 10/10 (Legendary)… Expand

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BlaKDemonaZJan 3, 2015

Grande filme, fecha a série de filmes anteriores dos X-Men e continua a nova série de filmes que se deu inicio com X-Men: First Class de 2011. Recomendo!!

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WheelzFourReelzDec 29, 2014

Bryan Singer is back and made an X-Men film that suprasses all that came before it. The action is exciting, the drama is emotional, the humor is gut-busting, the visuals are stunning; this is a superhero film that is definitely not worth missing.

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jlittle1404Jan 9, 2015

As far as X Men movies go this is the best....so far. The storyline is exciting and it's fun to see all the different characters as their younger and older selves. I give it a 9 out of 10!

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TamaberFeb 14, 2015

What an awesome movie. I love Sci-fi movies, specially super heroes ones (not really a comic's fan, though), however it has been a long time since a movie of this type delighted me as much. The story is good, keep you attentive all the timeWhat an awesome movie. I love Sci-fi movies, specially super heroes ones (not really a comic's fan, though), however it has been a long time since a movie of this type delighted me as much. The story is good, keep you attentive all the time and you truly get to empathise with the characters (excellent cast, bravo). I want to see more!. Time flew when watching it.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodFeb 23, 2015

It seems pretty much like everyones happy at the end and that mystique is gonna rape wolverine or something.....I like the idea of a blue male being there for everyone to see but the female can easily hide.....its clearly the same metaphor ofIt seems pretty much like everyones happy at the end and that mystique is gonna rape wolverine or something.....I like the idea of a blue male being there for everyone to see but the female can easily hide.....its clearly the same metaphor of what happened previously with hank being more against being seen.......they both get what they deserve and magneto could not only have stopped mystique but tenticle monstered her ....for trying to ruin the world with fappening pics or whatever it was she was doing....... I know for a fact that people can see the future but seeing the past makes little sense to me....My favorite line from the movie is magneto "it doesn't matter anymore"....just like the outcome of the movie because it was so awesome by then.....… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015

Bryan Singer is back and his here to clean the x-men franchise for good. This is hands down the best x-men film and the movie is Better then X2. Quicksilver in this movie was so awesome and funny, and James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender do aBryan Singer is back and his here to clean the x-men franchise for good. This is hands down the best x-men film and the movie is Better then X2. Quicksilver in this movie was so awesome and funny, and James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender do a fantastic job as the young Charles Xavier and young Magneto.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 16, 2015

Mind blowing storyline, incredibly emotional, a huge All-Star cast, and visual effects that are difficult to compare to reality make this movie not only the best X-Men film but probably the best Marvel movie to date.

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russiangamerMar 7, 2017

Лучший фильм в серии. Даже не являясь фанатом, я всё равно обрадовался появлению старых персонажей, которых играли те же актёры. Сам актёрский состав полон звёзд разной величины, что не может не радовать. Сюжет очень даже интересен, эпоха техЛучший фильм в серии. Даже не являясь фанатом, я всё равно обрадовался появлению старых персонажей, которых играли те же актёры. Сам актёрский состав полон звёзд разной величины, что не может не радовать. Сюжет очень даже интересен, эпоха тех годов воссоздана круто и атмосферно, так же юмор, который исходит в основном от росомахи-хорош. Экшен и эффекты потрясающие. Отличный фильм и лучший в серии на данный момент.… Expand

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ZebunkerDec 23, 2015

This review is being written in the past. You may end up reading this in 20 years. Hopefully, not because X-Men Days of Future Past is considered a classic but because humor never dies. Where to begin to talk about this movie is the question.This review is being written in the past. You may end up reading this in 20 years. Hopefully, not because X-Men Days of Future Past is considered a classic but because humor never dies. Where to begin to talk about this movie is the question. Have you seen X-Men before? It’s all the same right. (dodges level 5 lightning bolts from hardcore nerd fans). What makes this film different or attempts to be different is the idea that time is just….You’ve seen Back to The Future right? Combine that with the X-Men universe and you get this film. Minus Doc Brown sadly.

The movie takes some contractually obligated actors from the prior franchise films and some newcomers that nobody has any interest in and throws them in the middle of this movie. For the first part of it you are trying to catch up. You will be sitting in the theater thinking things like, What happened in Xmen 3? Is that now not real. Who is this white blonde hair kid? Why can the lady throw purple portals? What’s up with the gun with the red eyes? And a whole host of other things.

Even the on-screen presence of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Prof. X and Ian McKellen seem to be confused as why they are there. The last two hardly make a motion outside of the initial room they are in at the start of the movie. What a dream for an actor. In what amounts to spending only a few pages of dialog with the best actors. Just feels bland. They even seem sad or maybe they are trying to be in character. It’s just sad watching them. They’ve done their part for king and country let them go make art films or act in theater plays. Maybe Patrick Stewart can re-boot a worthy Star Trek series again. Something that will help humanity more than another slugfest of a comic book movie. Nobody wants to watch these anymore.

At this point one can’t comment on how well or poorly the movie is done. It’s simply a matter of comparing it to the prior films. It’s certainly more enjoyable and tries to have some heart that many of the other recent films have not. It does not have that sled being pulled of having to be an origin story. But we’ve come so far as an audience past those origins that this is what we are left with. A tale so generic and predictable that no right minded comic book editor would give it a green light not to mention being made into a film. It’s such a bad movie that series hoarder of credits, Stan Lee refused to make a cameo in it. That’s a tag line that should be on the poster.

It’s enjoyable for a while. There are parts where you might cheer and other parts where you duck you heard in embarrassment. The high amount of dialog means this pop-corn movie is not very well buttered, so easy off on eating while watching it or you might miss some of the dialog because the action will leave you with a salty feeling in your mouth wanting more. O, so much more.

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CineAutoctonoDec 2, 2015

The story of " Days of Future Past " left a great counterpart in the future will have to change the past to the present should be safe outside the fearsome clutches of Magneto , and also for the future changed and is finished better today ifThe story of " Days of Future Past " left a great counterpart in the future will have to change the past to the present should be safe outside the fearsome clutches of Magneto , and also for the future changed and is finished better today if they left well lit .… Expand

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BeingNickDohNov 19, 2015

This movie will allow future X-Men films to either return to the story lines, from the comics, or play on a much bigger 'multi-time-line' theme. But, that is only what makes it partially good.

The featuring of a variety of X-Men, in depthThis movie will allow future X-Men films to either return to the story lines, from the comics, or play on a much bigger 'multi-time-line' theme. But, that is only what makes it partially good.

The featuring of a variety of X-Men, in depth character building, drama, hardship, American history, and more. Are all slapped together in a coherent and organized manner.

Post-JFK, Vietnam war, being the environment of the America the X-Men are involved with, and the idea of the future is imperil ... gives the underlining theme of this movie so much influence on the unconscious viewer. Like what superhero movies should do with creating fantasy that should be applied to reality, this X-Men movie does that and more.

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FilmQueenOct 10, 2015

This is my second favourite X-men film after First Class. They managed to connect the timelines of the previous films, it's a good story with many action.

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katharris417Nov 16, 2015

Solid acting, a storyline that creates tension even if you can anticipate the outcome, and killer action set pieces more than make up for the slightly overstuffed feel.

Click here for free watchingSolid acting, a storyline that creates tension even if you can anticipate the outcome, and killer action set pieces more than make up for the slightly overstuffed feel.

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ThenewoneJan 6, 2016

..............................................................................................Magnum Opus of X-Men Franchise...............................Waiting with great hopes for X-Men: Apocalypse

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perkjlJan 4, 2016

Thoroughly enjoyed this entry for the intense action sequences and wondrous CGI. Too be honest it feels like a rollarcoaster ride that starts off sweet and ends with a bang!

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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016

Step up, cynics, and see the summer 2014 blockbuster that gets damn near everything right. X-Men: Days of Future Past tries to stuff the whole X-Men universe – past, present and future – into one movie. The character overload may leave X-MenStep up, cynics, and see the summer 2014 blockbuster that gets damn near everything right. X-Men: Days of Future Past tries to stuff the whole X-Men universe – past, present and future – into one movie. The character overload may leave X-Men newbies dazed and confused, unless they're blissfully stoned. But fans are in for an exhilarating rush.

Director Bryan Singer, beset by a sex scandal and the very real possibility of franchise fatigue (this is the seventh X-Men epic), returns to the game he started successfully in 2000 with X-Men and continued in 2003 with X2. He does himself proud, combining the pow of his early films with the game-changing playfulness of Matthew Vaughn's 2011 X-Men: First Class, which introduced James McAvoy as the boyish version of Patrick Stewart's telepathic Professor X and Michael Fassbender in a youthful take on Ian McKellen's metal-bending Magneto. McAvoy and Fassbender, both terrific, are still playing out a battle that pits peaceful coexistence against mutant world dominance.

The plot wrinkle supplied by screenwriter Simon Kinberg involves time travel. In the future, murderous robots known as Sentinels are hellbent on wiping out mutants and their human allies. That's when Professor X and Magneto use the powers of Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page) to send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back to 1973, when President Nixon (a hilarious Mark Camacho) approved the Sentinel plan hatched by übervillain Dr. Trask (the great Peter Dinklage having a blast).

No way am I spilling more. I will say that McAvoy and Stewart have a potent face-to-face, that Jackman catches the wit and warmth in Wolfie's confusion, and that Magneto's escape from a Pentagon prison is a wowser. For scene-stealing, the prize goes to Jennifer Lawrence, whose shape-shifting, blue-skinned Mystique is a match for any man or mutant, including Beast, her buddy in blue, played by Lawrence's off-screen love, Nicholas Hoult. Getting short shrift are Halle Berry's Storm, Shawn Ashmore's Iceman and Anna Paquin's Rogue. But you won't forget Evan Peters, who is dynamite as a speeding bullet known as Quicksilver.

OK, maybe Days of Future Past is merely a stopgap between First Class and the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse. But it's also a movie that uses action to define character and has the skills to make you care about outcasts in a society that hews spinelessly to the norm. A rousing epic of mind and heart in a summer of craven formula. Now that's something worth calling spectacular.… Expand

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KaihakuNov 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Logan may be a better Wolverine movie but Days of Future Past is the best X-men movie. It captures the central conflict, morality, and general feel of the series perfectly. It's not just a delight to see the original trilogy and First Class characters interact; the plot is actually so much richer for it. Setting the movie in both the 1970s and in the dystopian 2020s immediately reinforces the stakes of Charles Xavier's vision. It tells the audience, in no uncertain terms, that the heroes can win all the battles in the 1970s but if they don't find a solution to the central humanity versus mutant conflict they are still all going to die. Magneto offers one solution, Xavier offers another. This is X-men condensed down to it's purest form. It's a shame that it's sequels immediately lost their way in X3 levels of CGI excess and nonsensical stories. The sets, visuals, and music are all strong but not necessarily on par with Disney's Marvel. But the film makers managed to do a lot with the resources they have and they fielded the speedster scene by which all future speedster scenes will be judged. Sorry DCEU Flash and MCU Quicksilver, you're going to have to dramatically up your game.

In summary. This is the best X-men movie. This is one of the best superhero movies. This is one of the best period pieces. This is even one of the best time travel movies.… Expand

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MaxBoyzFeb 27, 2016

Okay, Ending is Great... Quicksliver is not handsome lol becasue his long hair's sliver is not good i dont like sliver hair. but Quicksliver is GREAT in Age of ultron because i like his white hair is cool!

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ZaynhewsonjavadApr 3, 2016

..................................................A Masterpiece!!!! Bryan Singer Follow the Vision of Matthew Vaughn and mixed with his own and =X-Men: Days Of Future Past.........

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Castiel_AngelOct 15, 2016

This one definitely lives up the hype of the X-Men story. X-Men 3 I wasn't so impressed with but this one actually surprised me because usually once films like these start to decline they only get worse but this one got better.

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qasbashNov 24, 2016

This is the single greatest X-Men movie of all time. It combines the originals and prequels into an adventure that anyone, even those who have never seen X-Men before, can enjoy. The time travelling is simple and not messed up.

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