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sil3nt_nickMar 24, 2013

Not too bad, but the costume design was much too modern for the early 1960's. The plot was in some scenes uninteresting, but makes up for it in the strong special effects.

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InlikeflynnJun 7, 2014

This is a very good super-hero movie...

The writing is good, the cast is talented, the action scenes are very well shoot, the directing is strong, etc... it's seems obvious that he knows the characters and the universe it shows that heThis is a very good super-hero movie...

The writing is good, the cast is talented, the action scenes are very well shoot, the directing is strong, etc... it's seems obvious that he knows the characters and the universe it shows that he knew exactly what to have his actors do and the actors knew what the characters needed to do. I can tell the director is knows very well the X-Men universe.

This movie has a lot of good elements about it, but I can't help but feel that the ending is abrupt, like they needed to end the movie intermediately and they just rushed the end. Maybe this is because I am not a big X-Men fan, but I still recommend this movie a lot, it's just a good super-hero movie.… Expand

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Azid_AlexDeSmalApr 8, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. X-Men: First Class is a reboot to the franchise. Yes, it is a reboot, but it is not a superhero movie to be trifled with. Strength of this movie is very much in evidence and true; it could be noticed by its ability to give you so much power. I want to say more- my favourite superhero movie of the year is robust, dark and vicious. Starring an acclaimed actor James McAvoy as Charles Xavier and alongside him is Michael Fassbender as Erik Lensherr and directed by Matthew Vaughn, a firm and handsome motion picture, let's have a ferocious battle alright!!?

I have this notion that could proudly tell the world that what makes X- Men FS a worthy motion picture is its terrific screenplay. In my opinion, the collaboration of the four writers (Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn) is praise-worthy and they got the work done right! The dialogues or lines in the film are so insightful and meaningful and they strike upon my judgment. To add some sugar in the mentioned praise, the script never failed to make viewers smile with its charming and humorless lines.

James McAvoy is undeniably appealing in the movie. His presence indirectly brought me to the top level of uneasiness, asking me if that kind of charm could easily be matched. His performance is one of the best performances in the movie and he led the character brightly. Another genius illuminator of the movie is Michael Fassbender but there's extra gravity strength surrounded him which somewhat pull the movie down. To me, his character seemed like insignificant in the first half of the movie and this so obvious when he started working with Charles Xavier but let's cover that up with a bright blanket, the character Erik made a powerful and important appearance during the few final acts of the movie that turned the movie around. To wrap it up, Fassbender delivered an acting performance that is being filled with charisma. I traded my praise for Kevin Bacon's too. He is so relaxed and cunning-looking while driving the character which made Sebastian Shaw a successful smart villain. The performances by the supporting casts have a mixed taste. Two great examples would be Jennifer Lawrence's correct interpretation and Zoë Kravitz's boring delivery for the character.

The visual effects are neither jaw-dropping nor special, it is just acceptable and it never goes beyond that. Spectacular? Nope. I'm so reluctant to mention this, but pace of the film during the first half of the movie is incorrect-moves quite too quickly and left some of the characters undeveloped. The editing wouldn't want to be touched that much but the beauty of that filmmaking element is very much secured during the 'training' scene. That mentioned scene is just perfectly executed.

X-Men: First Class is not one of the best films of the year but, its excellent screenplay and sparkling performances gave a rise to the fact that this film is not one of the worst films of the year.

[3.5/5]

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HJRodrigoJun 20, 2017

This movie was better than all the other previous X-Men movies. However, it was not faithful to one of the key elements of the original comics. I would have liked the movie to include the mutants struggle for civil rights, which was notablyThis movie was better than all the other previous X-Men movies. However, it was not faithful to one of the key elements of the original comics. I would have liked the movie to include the mutants struggle for civil rights, which was notably absent. This adaptation chose to play it safe and put that people were unaware of the existence of mutants.… Expand

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George-rootsAug 28, 2013

Now this is where the X-Men Franchise begins to redeems itself...

After "The Last Stand" and "Origins" had disappointed me, I was so happy as well as confused to hear about the beginning of A new X-Men trilogy, but then upon hearing it wasNow this is where the X-Men Franchise begins to redeems itself...

After "The Last Stand" and "Origins" had disappointed me, I was so happy as well as confused to hear about the beginning of A new X-Men trilogy, but then upon hearing it was going to be based on one of my favourite All-Time Mini-series "First Class", hype necessarily followed.

Also considering the abundance of Super-Hero movies coming out this year, X-Men was the only one I was really looking forward too.

I was not disappointed.

Though people seemed pissed off due to the fact that a majority of recognizable characters were missing from this film, i was really happy with that because this film features all these virtually unknown characters who are just brilliant and played by superb actors.

The only problem I had with it was that it did not follow the "First Class" comic storyline but 10 minutes in I DID NOT CARE because the 60's style they've gone for here is the equivilent of a James Bond movie, the friendship and differences between James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as Xavier & Magneto is so engaging and tensious to watch, while Kevin Bacon was an astounding villian and January Jones just screamed "Fembot".

The Story worked well around all the characters and themes X-men were made for, fear of mutants (Which was originally a shot a communism) and an INGENIOUS idea of "Mutant Warfare" during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Final Verdict: Though we still gotta get through "Green Lantern" and "Captain America" X-Men is literally (And i know this is cheesy) First Class. 8.5… Expand

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gracjanskiMar 29, 2021

There is not only a lot of story and deep characters, but also Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy are acting very good. Some visual effects were also great.
Only some scenes were looking just average.

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TheApplegnomeOct 16, 2014

Incredible.
This film is almost greater than the original X-Men movies, so spectacular!
The first thing that totally made me love this movie is that there’s always something going on, it just kept going and going and I love it. AnotherIncredible.
This film is almost greater than the original X-Men movies, so spectacular!

The first thing that totally made me love this movie is that there’s always something going on, it just kept going and going and I love it. Another thing is the video editing, it’s so unique and professional. There’s also many unique things that totally surprised me, which made the film superb! X-Men: First Class is a wonderful prequel film that totally is greater than the original, and there’s not many directors that have been successful with that in recent years. The story is awesome, it’s so deep and well thought-out. Aside from that is First Class a very entertaining film that got an awesome opening scene and ending. The soundtrack is another aspect of the film that truly is insanely great, Henry Jackman is from now on one of my favorite composers.

Even though it's an incredible film, it got some downsides like vague CGI and some less great actors, but it’s still one of my favorite movies of all time.

One of the best prequel films in history.

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Danne_RageAug 1, 2013

Don't judge the book by it's cover.
Same with this movie.
Great one if you want to know how it all started or if you just want a good movie to your saturday snacks.

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SuperheroMoviesSep 15, 2013

An exceptional prequel to the original X-Men films, First Class delivers with large amounts of vitality, a cast that pulls off their performance immaculately, and a script that handles its source material with a meticulous hand.

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FreedomFightersDec 12, 2016

"X-Men: First Class" had one job: all it had to do was bring the "X-Men" franchise back on its feet after the underwhelming reception to "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Even with "Kick Ass" director Matthew Vaughn at"X-Men: First Class" had one job: all it had to do was bring the "X-Men" franchise back on its feet after the underwhelming reception to "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Even with "Kick Ass" director Matthew Vaughn at the helm, reviving the franchise was certainly a massive undertaking, but luckily, "First Class" proves that the franchise is back. It's exciting, action-packed, pretty charming, pretty funny, well-written and very well-acted. "X-Men: First Class" has it all, and even if you aren't a gigantic fan of the "X-Men," this film is definitely worth watching, and if you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor.… Expand

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joao1198pedroOct 27, 2013

after a bad movie(origins wolverine)i thought the x-men franchise would decline,i wasn´t expecting anything good but this movie is absolutely great with a good restart.

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AssassinationNov 11, 2013

Classic & Dramatic Entertainer Will Always Lead To The Ranks Of First Class !!
**X-Men First Class**
* This movie is by far a Classic entertainer with Dramatic screenplay and visuals which dazzles you in excitement Brilliant Screen PlayClassic & Dramatic Entertainer Will Always Lead To The Ranks Of First Class !!
**X-Men First Class**

* This movie is by far a Classic entertainer with Dramatic screenplay and visuals which dazzles you in excitement Brilliant Screen Play & Characters performance are the most charming features. This movie stands for the name itself First Class This movie had a positive features in which the characters were well developed and their interaction during the screen play was excellent the director needs to get credit for this brilliant performance in both direction and screenplay This movie got some of the most talented actors and their performance was fantastic as they were very much suited for there roles in this film .The interaction between these actors are the most charming features to this film Forgot to mention about another positive thing in this film that is Music!the soundtracks and the back ground effects were fantastic it shines as one of the most brilliant features in this film The action sequence and visual effects are beautiful you cannot see any errors since its done perfectly Overall this movie is fantastic and worth your time its certainly not dull or boring its Exciting as well as Charming or you can simply say its a First Class … Expand

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marcmyworksNov 13, 2013

A breath of fresh air to the X-Men series and the strengths in character development are great. My only problem with this film is the lack of a real punch as the end drags a bit.

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jppl1999Dec 16, 2013

Surprising movie, I thought it would be worst. It gives a fresh start to the X-men zaga. The majority of the performances were great and created an interesting, but sometimes unclear movie.

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heeldavidMay 23, 2014

Probably one of the best X-Men movies.Period. Matthew Vaughn made the characters a lot more compelling than the other movies in the franchise. Fine Performances by the cast

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SpiderPlayerMay 18, 2015

Great movie, the story is good and interesting, made a good movie without using the Wolverine, the special effects are good, only the Beast that was not very good, the film is interesting despite slightly distort the world of X-Men in cinema.

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cumoviesAug 15, 2014

Really good film good action good story and good acting a very good x men movie.

my ratting 7.9/10 8/10 for action/special effects 7.9 for story 7.8/10 for acting 7.9 for characters/character development

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boesballAug 16, 2014

This movie is not considered the greatest X-Men movie, but I think it is. It's really really good at combining the two genres. It's interesting how a mixture of Cold War historical fiction and comic book action can be so compelling. ItThis movie is not considered the greatest X-Men movie, but I think it is. It's really really good at combining the two genres. It's interesting how a mixture of Cold War historical fiction and comic book action can be so compelling. It gives incredible depth to Charles, Eric, and Raven (Mystique) and makes me like the earlier movies better. The effects were great, the villain was great, and for an origin story, the plot was great! I think it's better that the origin story came after the original trilogy because we already care a lot about Charles and Eric, and the Beast and Mystique haven't been explained a lot in the original trilogy. We want to know more about them, and this explains it to us. The addition of Emma Frost also adds to the story. I can't get enough of this movie, and it is deserving of a score of 8. It's very close to a 9.… Expand

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lordmoo_23Sep 23, 2014

This was a very pleasant surprise. After the infamous X3 and X-Men Origins, the X-Men franchise was slowly crumbling. One good movie could rejuvenate the franchise; instead we got a fantastic movie. The acting stood out, especially MichaelThis was a very pleasant surprise. After the infamous X3 and X-Men Origins, the X-Men franchise was slowly crumbling. One good movie could rejuvenate the franchise; instead we got a fantastic movie. The acting stood out, especially Michael Fassbender's performance as a young Magneto. I was immediately invested in the story and captivated by the progression of Magneto's character. I thought this was done very well. X-Men: First Class is not your typical summer blockbuster; it's got more layers to it. For one, the script is witty and effective. I found myself on the edge of my seat just waiting for the very well written dialogue. Another merit this film carries is the amazing soundtrack composed by Henry Jackman. It was evident that Hans Zimmer had his fingerprints all over it, for the music sounded similar to Inception, which is never a bad thing. Watching all my favorite X-Men characters when they were young was really cool, and just makes this film all the more special to me. I would rank this film among the greatest superhero/comic book movies ever made.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 16, 2015

After a great first movie, an even better sequel, a disappointing third film, and a completely unnecessary origin story, the X-Men's return is in full form with First Class, a successful reboot that also works just as well as an exceptional prequel.

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MrMovieBuffMar 17, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the dismal and lack of entertaining factors that came from 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006) and don't even get me started on 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (2009), it's understandable to think why this movie would be such a disaster.

First of all, it is a prequel...many would think "What on earth? A prequel? Really? Is this all they have to offer after the last two crap-fests that came out?". Admit it, this could easily have been the next 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' (1999) and put the "X-Men" franchise to a new low.

In other words, we all had low expectations, well most of us did. But after watching this movie, for some strange reason, I wanted to see it again, and so did a lot of people.

'X-Men: First Class' is directed by Matthew Vaughn who gave us 'Layer Cake' (2004) and 'Kick-Ass' (2010), he was apparently supposed to direct 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006), which would have been a good idea, but he couldn't for undisclosed reasons.

Here, Vaughn has crafted a stylish, thoughtful, sometimes funny and exhilarating action movie that stands out in the crowd. For the first time, the movie does not focus on Wolverine, and instead focuses on two very interesting and popular characters in the franchise; Professor X (played by James McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender). Obviously, they were just known as Charles Xavier and Eric Lensherr.

We see Eric back in Poland, 1944 when he was a child, a repeat scene we all saw back in the original 'X-Men' (2000), but we never saw what really happened after Eric's parents were taken away from him and why he became Magneto, Vaughn fills in that piece of the puzzle. It seems that there is a man named Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon) who is fascinated with young Eric's powers and ability to manipulate metal, so he asks him to move a coin or his mother gets shot. Sounds easy? Nope. After he shoots Eric's mother, through anger it seems that Eric can manipulate metal if he is feeling that emotion.

We also meet young Charles Xavier, who at night, meets a young blue girl named Raven who has the ability to shape-shift into any other human being. Xavier is amazed that there is another mutant who can do extraordinary things as he is able to read minds and control people's thoughts...quite intelligent for a little boy.

What does amaze me is the great chemistry that James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender have as the two main characters, just like what Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen had in the original trilogy. They seem genuine as friends and you believe every line they say.

What also amazes me is how much this movie links into history, so the Marvel comics universe DOES interact with our real world. We see archive footage of President John F. Kennedy announcing how there is going to be a nuclear war and a possible start to World War III.

The cast is outstanding as well, after praising the two leads above, Jennifer Lawrence is great as Mystique, Nicholas Hoult makes a good young Beast and many more actors do their best with a strong script.

However, having said it is a strong script, it is a little cliched here and there and it isn't exactly as dark as the first two "X-Men" movies, but the action is clean, the story is well thought out and this is a satisfying entry into the franchise. It may be far from being the greatest "X-Men" movie, but it's still great and better than what Brett Ratner had up his sleeve.… Expand

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russiangamerMar 5, 2017

Приквел лучше, чем все фильмы серии до него. Звёздный актёрский состав, потрясные эффекты, интересные диалоги и сюжет, даже юмора завезли, а так же очень понравилась музыка.
Отличное кино.Приквел лучше, чем все фильмы серии до него. Звёздный актёрский состав, потрясные эффекты, интересные диалоги и сюжет, даже юмора завезли, а так же очень понравилась музыка.
Отличное кино.

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sicranoApr 8, 2016

............................................................................................................................................2 NEGATIVE CRITICS for RETARDED CRITICS

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CineAutoctonoDec 2, 2015

X -Men : First Class talks about the origin of the most beloved mutant world , apart from the turtles was an amazing story. Where they were born , Professor X , Magneto , Mystique and Beast, for which survived , indeed Mc Avoy , Fassbender,X -Men : First Class talks about the origin of the most beloved mutant world , apart from the turtles was an amazing story. Where they were born , Professor X , Magneto , Mystique and Beast, for which survived , indeed Mc Avoy , Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence Hoult and to not waste their time .… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022

I liked this movie a great deal, while not as good as the first two movies it is an improvement on Wolverine. It is not among my favourite superhero movie but I can think of worse. It is not perfect by all means, while it was good to startI liked this movie a great deal, while not as good as the first two movies it is an improvement on Wolverine. It is not among my favourite superhero movie but I can think of worse. It is not perfect by all means, while it was good to start with with a touch of atmosphere some of the music later on became rather generic and Jennifer Lawrence I had mixed feelings on, great looks and personality but sometimes forced delivery and her character being not as well developed as the rest. The visuals however are spectacular, with imaginative photography and editing and first-class special effects, costumes, lighting and settings. The story is mostly compelling with the action/thriller based moments genuinely intense and cracking while making way for some nuances on the social and political side of things. The script is well written too with some memorable lines, the film is well paced generally and Matthew Vaughan's direction is what makes the film so fresh. The acting is fine mostly, Kevin Bacon is a good and charismatic villain but James McAvoy and especially Michael Fassbender are terrific. Overall, very good and fresh. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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DanBurritoJun 14, 2016

With an action-packed plot, outstanding performances and plenty of character-driven drama, X-Men: First Class successfully breathes new life into the X-Men franchise. The whole cast (especially Fassbender, McAvoy and Lawrence) were excellent,With an action-packed plot, outstanding performances and plenty of character-driven drama, X-Men: First Class successfully breathes new life into the X-Men franchise. The whole cast (especially Fassbender, McAvoy and Lawrence) were excellent, allowing us to really feel for their characters. The action scenes were also impressively done. Various characters such as Mystique are made into stronger characters as their backstories are revealed. The only problem I had was that I found the villains (not including Magneto) a bit weak. Other than that, this was a fun, hugely satisfying prequel and one of the best X-Men movies to date.… Expand

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gdiego135Jan 16, 2016

I've never been a huge X men fan, but this movie was great. It's an awesome origin story, and the casting for Professor X and Magneto were perfect, more so Magneto, Michael Fassbender was the perfect actor for Magneto. This movie does haveI've never been a huge X men fan, but this movie was great. It's an awesome origin story, and the casting for Professor X and Magneto were perfect, more so Magneto, Michael Fassbender was the perfect actor for Magneto. This movie does have it's flaws though. Like some of the new mutants are just dumb and make no sense, and the casting for them wasn't great either, like Havok, angel, and banshee, they're all just stupid annoying teenagers you see in every other movie. And also the way they made Beast look was very dumb, he's supposed to be the size of the Hulk, not a regular human. overall great movie with a few flaws.… Expand

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audreythomas25Mar 4, 2016

I have always been a fan of X-Men since I was little, back when they are just cartoons. I love this film, I think that James is so perfect for his role as Professor X.

Watch this movie onlineI have always been a fan of X-Men since I was little, back when they are just cartoons. I love this film, I think that James is so perfect for his role as Professor X.

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

Better than expected as First Class downshifted into a prequel and brought a new vibe to the X-Men series instead of grinding it out with sequels. Comedic presence and polished CGI did the body good.

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EpicLadySpongeMar 17, 2016

Marvel (and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation) is back to bring X-Men to the next level. It almost sorta worked. Just be glad you got a great X-Men installment unlike the Last Stand.

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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016

Just when you wanted to lighten the memory load on your personal hard drive by deleting the X-Men franchise (yes, The Last Stand and Wolverine sucked that bad), along comes this primal blast of a prequel, a potent reminder of what jazzed usJust when you wanted to lighten the memory load on your personal hard drive by deleting the X-Men franchise (yes, The Last Stand and Wolverine sucked that bad), along comes this primal blast of a prequel, a potent reminder of what jazzed us about Bryan Singer's first two X-Men and the Marvel comics that spawned them. X-Men: First Class, the fifth in the series, is directed by fresh hand Matthew Vaughn, and as Kick-Ass proved, he's a live wire. In this cheerfully perverse origin tale of Magneto, Professor X and their mutant team, Vaughn delivers a fireworks display of action, smarts and fun, plus a touch of class from actors who can really act.

James McAvoy as telepathic Professor X and Michael Fassbender as the metal-bending Magneto are both dynamite. They take roles created, respectively, by Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen and give them an exuberant jolt of youth and flawed ambition. As Oxford brainiac Charles Xavier, McAvoy isn't bald, in a wheelchair or a stuffy utopian. He has one eye on a hot CIA agent (Rose Byrne) and the other on creating a society where young mutants can harness their powers and coexist with humans. This doesn't sit well with Fassbender's Erik Lehnsherr, a Holocaust survivor and the future Magneto, who'd like to see humans heel to mutants. That kind of thing can put a kink in a friendship. Luckily, the boys unite against the film's Dr. Evil, Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon spewing hellfire). Set in 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the prequel dances to an irresistible James Bond vibe that Fassbender runs with in high style (Daniel Craig, watch your back). Did you know the X-Men played a key role in the Cuban Missile Crisis? You will now.

Trouble spots? Too many young mutants means that too few register. But Jennifer Lawrence, Katniss in the upcoming Hunger Games, defines bombshell as Raven, Xavier's adoptive sister, who shape-shifts into the blue-skinned Mystique or anyone else she fancies. Catch her in Magneto's bed – yowsa! Props to Nicholas Hoult for giving a deep-well gravity to the cerebral Hank McCoy even as he morphs into Beast. And January Jones spins her Betty Draper cool into diamond-hard ice shards as Emma Frost, Shaw's accomplice. So who cares about plot holes and a few tacky effects? Go, mutants! You just made this summer movie the badass place to be.… Expand

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FuturedirectorMar 22, 2017

Despite its some unsatisfying moments, X-Men: First Class finishes being an efficiently informative prequel form a truly epic classic X-Men saga, that won't disappoint the audience at all.

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

A beleaguered Marvel movie property gets the smart, stylish prequel it deserves.

After undergoing some unfortunate mutations in recent years, a beleaguered Marvel movie property gets the smart, stylish prequel it deserves in “X-Men: FirstA beleaguered Marvel movie property gets the smart, stylish prequel it deserves.

After undergoing some unfortunate mutations in recent years, a beleaguered Marvel movie property gets the smart, stylish prequel it deserves in “X-Men: First Class.” Reclaiming much of the pop-operatic grandeur and insouciant wit so evident in the series’ first two installments, director/co-writer Matthew Vaughn imagines the rise of Professor X, Magneto and their earliest mutant disciples as a ’60s-set origin story, steeped in Cold War paranoia and served up with a delightful Rat Pack swagger. Strong word of mouth, franchise popularity and the public’s seemingly inexhaustible appetite for comicbook fare should keep “First Class” at a high B.O. altitude worldwide.

The series’ spluttering 2009 foray into how-it-all-began territory with “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” may have tempered audience anticipation for “First Class,” and Vaughn handily exceeds expectations with a picture that may rile Stan Lee purists but should prove entirely engaging for franchise newcomers as well as viewers familiar with the series’ mythology. Both constituencies, however, may be surprised by the degree to which Vaughn manages to invest this unabashedly commercial product with a unique stylistic identity.

Providing a major assist in this regard is Bryan Singer, who hasn’t been involved with the series since he so assuredly directed the first two installments, and who returns here as a producer and story writer (with Sheldon Turner). Singer’s touch is apparent in the film’s very first shot, which expands on the Auschwitz-set prologue of 2000’s “X-Men,” extending the fascination with Nazi iconography Singer evinced in “Valkyrie” and “Apt Pupil.”

When he learns that young camp refugee Erik Lensherr (Bill Milner) has the power to bend metal with his mind, Mengele-like Dr. Schmidt (Kevin Bacon) attempts to harness the boy’s abilities in horrifying fashion. The tragic outcome of this unpleasant, rather ill-advised episode instills in Erik a lifelong thirst for revenge and renders him incapable of summoning his gifts without channeling his rage.

In contrast to the bitter, brooding Erik (played as an adult by Michael Fassbender), dashing Oxford academic Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) envisions a utopian world order in which mutants are able to control their superhuman gifts and coexist with the rest of mankind. Possessing astonishing telepathic abilities and, for now, the full use of his legs, Charles is delightfully presented as a ladies man who turns scientific observations into pick-up lines, to the loving exasperation of his adoptive sister, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence), a shape-shifter who struggles to keep her natural blue-skinned appearance under wraps.

Suspecting malevolent outside interference in the escalating U.S.-Soviet conflict, plucky, pretty CIA agent Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne) recruits Charles despite the agency’s hostility toward these strange new beings called mutants. This uneasy alliance ushers in the story’s most dramatic development, in an emotionally surging scene that brings the future Professor X and Magneto together for the first time. Though the ideological differences between Charles’ optimistic empathy and Erik’s cynical superiority couldn’t be more pronounced, the men’s mutual respect leads to friendship, and they band together to build a stronghold of young mutants.

At this point, “First Class” almost comes to resemble a 1960s heist picture by way of a James Bond caper as Charles and Erik assemble their motley crew, hitting up strip clubs, pubs, prisons and other unlikely joints in sequences that thrum with period atmosphere. In setting the classic “X-Men” parable of intolerance and suspicion within a context overshadowed by nuclear paranoia and the Cuban Missile Crisis (which undergoes a major historical rewrite), Vaughn takes full advantage of the milieu’s expressive opportunities. Lenser John Mathieson reinforces the film’s retro orientation with canted camera angles and tracking shots that show off the richness of Chris Seagers’ production design, whether it’s a louche Las Vegas nightclub or a submarine commandeered by Bacon’s renascent villain, now calling himself Sebastian Shaw.

Having taken the superhero subgenre to smart-alecky extremes in “Kick-Ass,” Vaughn shows how much more he’s capable of when he plays this sort of material straight.

Still, it’s remarkable how many things “First Class” gets right, whether it’s the decision to have characters speak different languages as the film’s frequent globe-trotting dictates, or the casting of Fassbender and McAvoy, who bear no resemblance to their respective older counterparts (Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart) but perfectly capture Charles and Erik’s symbolic might-vs.-right dynamic.

Despite a somewhat hefty 130-minute running time, “First Class” feels swift, sleek and remarkably coherent; an even longer, more fully fleshed-out version would not have been unwelcome.… Expand

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SrPepeNov 13, 2017

No me esperaba que esta película sea la que más me haya gustado de toda la franquicia. La relación de Magneto y Charles es excelente, mis nuevos personajes favoritos.

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ZinnyDonovanApr 2, 2016

A tonne of fun with emotional moments too. My favourite x-men movie to date. I found the philosophies about acceptance and identity incredibly interesting.

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ZaynhewsonjavadApr 2, 2016

A Masterpiece.......................................................................

An X-Men Refresh of Franchise, Matthew Vaughn is a genius.................,,

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ElectroNickMay 31, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "X-Men: First Class" was a nice step in the right direction to revive the X-Men franchise. This film serves as both a prequel and a reboot as we see how the X-men are first formed and the beginning of the rivalry between Magneto and Xavier. The set-up is new but familiar as the new actors perfectly capture the essence of these characters very well. Jennifer Lawrence in particular captures the loneliness of Mystique as she is portrayed in a more sympathetic light as opposed to being the generic assassin. Her relationship with Xavier and Magneto is compelling to watch as she is unsure what to think and the final choice to join Magneto is genuinely heart-wrenching. Xavier is given more depth as he is younger and more careless in this film due to his inexperience being the leader of the X-Men. Magneto is still the humanity hating villain as he was in the other films but this was the first time audiences are introduced to him having a conflict between his own ideals and ideals. In fact the film is at its strongest points when it focuses on Xavier and Magneto's relationship as they have a strong respect for one another which makes the break up all the more heart-breaking. I also respect the decision to have the titular "First Class" be comprised of more obscure mutants such as Banshee and Pixie. This gives fans of these characters a chance to finally see them on the big screen and average audience members some more variety with the mutants on screen and each of these mutants are memorable. However there are a few problems with this film that keeps it from being even better. For instance the new mutant Darwin had potential to be an interesting character with his ability to adapt to any environment but he is instantly killed off which was a waste. The new characters are memorable but there back story is swept under the rug which would make causal fans of the franchise confused in regards to who they are. Kevin Bacon tries to play as the slimy Sebastion Shaw but Bacon is just one of those actors who is known for playing the nice guy and his performance is pretty unconvincing. Despite these flaws this film is a nice renewal for the franchise and can introduce new comers to the franchise.… Expand

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Thomas94Apr 30, 2016

One of my favorite X-Men together with DOFP and X2. The performances are very good and the chemistry especially from the trio James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender is excellent. Matthew Vaughn knocks it out of the park.

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HTGamerOct 12, 2018

X-Men: First Class is the first movie of a prequel X-Men series, set in the 1960s Cold War era, decades before the old X-Men films. Everything and everyone in this movie just clicks. We see the young Professor X and Magneto (played by JamesX-Men: First Class is the first movie of a prequel X-Men series, set in the 1960s Cold War era, decades before the old X-Men films. Everything and everyone in this movie just clicks. We see the young Professor X and Magneto (played by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender) meet, become close friends and work together, but ultimately they clash over their differing views on mutants and humans, leading opposite sides (the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants). McAvoy and Fassbender have a great chemistry as friends-turned-enemies, while Mystique and McTaggert play important roles. Thanks to advanced CGI, we can now see the mutants really do weird stuff, like Magneto tearing a ship apart with its anchor. The only disappointment is Sebastian Shaw (played by Kevin Bacon), his character isn't really needed as a bad guy to beat when the story is about Professor X and Magneto clashing with each other and at the same time the rest of humanity pointing their guns against all of the mutants. Nevertheless, X-Men: First Class is easily one of the best superhero movies ever produced.… Expand

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eva3si0nAug 19, 2021

X-Men: First Class is an excellent prequel to the classic trilogy. An interesting story. A well-spelled era of the 60s, not without evil Russian comrades of course. Another way Hollywood can't make a movie. The cast is perfectly selected, MacX-Men: First Class is an excellent prequel to the classic trilogy. An interesting story. A well-spelled era of the 60s, not without evil Russian comrades of course. Another way Hollywood can't make a movie. The cast is perfectly selected, Mac Evoy and Fassbender performed their roles well.… Expand

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

Karakterlerin eski hallerini ve nasıl bu hale geldiklerini anlatan film, aksiyon bakımından gayet yeterli ve verdiği duygularla birlikte izlemesi keyifli bir film.

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antonzhalobSep 7, 2021

Не плохой ориджин про магнито и про профессора Х
фильм не наскучивает и держит в интересе все время!

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KelvinSelimorApr 12, 2022

X-Men: First Class. The war of mutants and humanity begins. The younger generation perfectly showed what kind of people familiar mutants will become later. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and the whole team did an excellent job with theirX-Men: First Class. The war of mutants and humanity begins. The younger generation perfectly showed what kind of people familiar mutants will become later. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and the whole team did an excellent job with their roles. The film itself is not boring and actively shows the whole plot.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Apr 18, 2023

In the long line of Superhero origins movies this is probably my favourite one? That ending was totally baddass for sure.

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AntorinJan 8, 2018

I remember not wanting to watch it first because I was worried we're just getting an edgy hollywood reboot but I've never been more wrong in my life. Honestly one of the best X-Men films. Cast is amazing, especially Dr X and Magneto, plot'sI remember not wanting to watch it first because I was worried we're just getting an edgy hollywood reboot but I've never been more wrong in my life. Honestly one of the best X-Men films. Cast is amazing, especially Dr X and Magneto, plot's good, visuals/directing is great. This movie has a soul, unlike most of the lifeless husks we're getting nowadays. I rewatch it at least once a year.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 9, 2017

Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class is an outstanding prequel/reboot of the X-Men series. All of the characters were great,especially Michael Fassbender's Erik Lensherr and James McAvoy's Charles Xavier. The villains, The Hellfire Club, wereMatthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class is an outstanding prequel/reboot of the X-Men series. All of the characters were great,especially Michael Fassbender's Erik Lensherr and James McAvoy's Charles Xavier. The villains, The Hellfire Club, were pretty cool but had room for improvement. The action sequences were very well directed and in the end, this is a fantastic film. My rating would be an 8.9/10… Expand

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ahmedaiman999Feb 28, 2018

The pacing of the first half of the movie is so fast that it's the responsible for all the movie's flaws; the motivations for joining the team aren't convincing or rather they made all the mutants aren't different from each others (actuallyThe pacing of the first half of the movie is so fast that it's the responsible for all the movie's flaws; the motivations for joining the team aren't convincing or rather they made all the mutants aren't different from each others (actually it is one motivation that you should understand yourself), the humor didn't work for me (despite the fact that the jokes aren't bad at all) and the dull dialogue between the villain and the heroes revealed all the evil plans. But actually this very pacing made this movie one of the most entertaining superhero movies I've ever seen. Also, all these flaws are only in the first half of the movie as I said and they are nothing if we compared them to the many positives of this movie; the visuals are stunning, all the performances are great (specially from McAvoy and Fassbender as well as their characters), Magneto's dramatic scenes in this movie maybe are the best in the entire franchise, the cheesiness in this movie is amiable and amusing, even the humor gets much more better in the second half of the movie. the action sequences are stylish and the plot is simple but strong. without a doubt it's one of my favorite X-Men movies.… Expand

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CTHReviewsSep 11, 2018

The first movie in this franchise that I'd call GREAT, X-Men: First Class thrives with very down-to-earth characters, the best being Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr.

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FilipeNetoOct 4, 2020

I am not very used to films that have characters from the comic book universe as their theme, but the quality and impact that some have had makes them a mandatory visit. So, even without knowing much about the characters or their fictionalI am not very used to films that have characters from the comic book universe as their theme, but the quality and impact that some have had makes them a mandatory visit. So, even without knowing much about the characters or their fictional stories, I decided to watch the X-Men franchise films. This decision was followed by some reading about characters and films. I tried to follow more or less the chronological sequence of events starting with prequels, in order to better understand what I was seeing. Thus, this film was not one of the first to be released but it is one of the ones that focuses on the origins of the group.

In this film it is revealed how the young Charles Xavier, still associated with Erik (future Magneto), begins to try to help, teach and train other mutants, forming the original X-Men. It is a film that tells us a lot about the birth of the X-Men universe and is particularly important for understanding others, I think. I am not a connoisseur of the Marvel universe to give a more grounded opinion about this, or how this film mirrors or rewrites the fictional characters' characters, but I admit differences between the film and the original comic.

Personally, I liked the general work of the script: each character has their time to develop, some more than others according to their relevance, but I didn't feel that there were too many characters or left out. The film also has good dialogues and it is noted that good written material was given to the actors. The film has a pleasant pace, develops quite well and grows in interest and intensity until the end. On the other hand, the film fails to be too imaginative at times, and the final sequence, although epic, seems very unbelievable.

As for the cast, the film has the participation of several renowned actors who come to add their names to the list of notable actors who gave life to Marvel characters: the highlight, for me, goes to James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, responsible for giving life to the characters of Xavier and Erik. The way in which each actor approaches his character is very interesting, both of which seem like two sides of the same coin: McAvoy gives us a highly intelligent, idealistic and motivated Xavier, while Fassbender hands us a cautious, suspicious Erik, disenchanted with humanity and disbelieving human goodness. Kevin Bacon is another actor who deserves a highly positive note for giving us the villain, Shaw. Bacon is one of those actors who seems cut out to bring great villains to life and doesn't disappoint here. Jennifer Lawrence did not do so well: despite being elegant and beautiful, and achieving a positive performance, she took on a character who is permanently in the shade and rarely has time to show herself. This is unfair, given that she plays an important role in the development of the plot. With no room for more, the actress did what she could.

Technically, it is a film that stands out for the high quality of the visual effects and CGI, and for the intensity and grandeur of the action and fighting scenes. It is clearly visible where the budget money was spent. This film, too, sometimes feels like a video game and not something real, but the quality of what is offered to us is so good that it is not difficult to forget that and let ourselves be carried away. The film also has good cinematography and makes good use of color, light and shadow. Well done and well edited, it also has good sets and costumes, which were able to recreate the Sixties relatively well, and I think it is fair to also greet the makeup department.… Expand

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GarethBJan 5, 2019

A solid reboot of the xmen franchise, prof x and magneto are the standouts. Emma frost is badly botched however and nothing like her comic self.

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ErikTheCriticOct 8, 2018

This was a pleasant surprise after the fiasco that was "Origins". This prequel has stylish action, an enthralling storyline, and a well-rounded ensemble cast.

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Maarten95Jan 16, 2019

I'd liked the action in the movie and was happy with the background information about magneto. The actor for Charles Xavier, Mystique and Magneto did great. The other cast felt a bit underwelming because they lack a backstory, I kinda missedI'd liked the action in the movie and was happy with the background information about magneto. The actor for Charles Xavier, Mystique and Magneto did great. The other cast felt a bit underwelming because they lack a backstory, I kinda missed storm, dark Phoenix, cyclops and cyborg. Still, I find it one of the better X-men movies.… Expand

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MoviezNPMar 21, 2019

An X-Men film mostly without Wolverine? Would it be nice? Yes it will be! It still is, after 8 f**king years!
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Good : This is the best X-Men movie till date, and if Dark Phoenix is the final movie telling the story of the main characters,An X-Men film mostly without Wolverine? Would it be nice? Yes it will be! It still is, after 8 f**king years!
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Good : This is the best X-Men movie till date, and if Dark Phoenix is the final movie telling the story of the main characters, then I am sure that it will be the greatest X-Men film Fox ever made. I had watched two good and two rubbish X-Men films, before I watched this. And right off the charts, I got the most amazing X-Men movie till date. What isn't there in this movie? The actions are pretty good, the casting is amazing, the performances are great and most importantly, the story is excellent. Matthew Vaughn captures the perfect nostalgic tone for a movie set in the 60s. Everything looks perfect in that respect. This is perhaps the first X-Men movie which felt a lot grounded than the previous ones. We get invested in the plotlines involving Xavier and Magneto, and, Xavier and Raven. Their parts of the story have been well directed and developed. In the end, you feel that you have cared for the characters that are there from the beginning to the end, at least the main ones. The chemistry between the main characters is great. The first two films were good, but Xavier and Magneto never felt like they could have such a great backstory. This movie made the characters permanently likeable for me. Especially Magneto. This movie has the best portrayal of Magneto in the entire series. This, in fact, is HIS movie. And yet, it manages to deliver a lot in other parts too. James McAvoy kills it as young Xavier. Michael Fassbender owns the role of young Magneto. Jennifer Lawrence does her best as Raven till date, and has the most compelling looks as the character. Kevin Bacon as Shaw gives us one of the better villains of the series. I have never found the villains of any of the X-Men films so compelling. Magneto was fine in the films we got by this point and beyond, but just fine. Others were just a meh. Shaw works perfectly as a villain for a movie of this kind. Unlike other X-Men films before this, it is really deep. It gives a complete and excellent justification for Xavier and Eric's rivalries, while being rich in character development. It gives us a very good bonding between the characters and shows us a very great side of their friendship before shattering them into pieces, which was dramatic in a good sense and had a huge emotional impact. The mutants being accepted in the human society has been a recurring theme in these films. But none of them have been so compelling as in this one. It has been treated superficially and serves as a plot device but we do not buy it completely in other films. This is not the case here. Lastly, there's a cameo; perhaps one of the best ever. That single cameo is leaps and bounds better than X-Men 3 and Wolverine 1. .
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Bad : Not so big issues, but there's a slight inconsistency with what happens towards the end of this film and the beginning of X-Men 3. This is perhaps the most generic prequel problem, but I can give it a pass because X-Men 3 was a blant f**kery at best. This movie is the reason we're getting Dark Phoenix, and if it doesn't turn out to be great, this movie is to be blamed .... kind of. .
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Conclusion : This movie is an excellent superhero film in the retrospect and in the present date too. It has a very deep story with a whole bunch of likeable characters and full of emotions, action and grounded themes. It does nothing to disappoint. McAvoy, Fassbender and Lawrence prove to be the standout performers. .
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zNeverSleepingOct 3, 2019

Provável que seja o melhor filme da franquia.

Explora o passado de personagens importantíssimos e atraentes. Enredo muito bem "amarrado" e dramático, cujo foca muito na recepção da sociedade quanto aos mutantes - podemos até associá-los aProvável que seja o melhor filme da franquia.

Explora o passado de personagens importantíssimos e atraentes. Enredo muito bem "amarrado" e dramático, cujo foca muito na recepção da sociedade quanto aos mutantes - podemos até associá-los a pessoas que sofrem racismo na vida real -, onde temos um lado mais... pessimista, que abraça uma possível realidade futura de soberania, pois os humanos não conseguiriam viver num mundo onde não são mais a espécie dominante, e alguma deveria de ser - o que não deixa de ser verdade-; e por outro lado, temos o pessoal que acredita sim que pode haver harmonia e vão lutar pra proteger mesmo as pessoas que as desprezam. Um filme importantíssimo que, além de entreter muito, nos leva a pensar em questões sociais, éticas e morais na qual, muitas vezes, vivemos no nosso dia a dia.… Expand

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clem666Feb 27, 2021

Pretty decent movie. It's a good way to show the audience how the X-Men became what they are known for today. All along the movie there are some interesting and funny easter eggs to search and find.

The casting is memorable thanks to thatPretty decent movie. It's a good way to show the audience how the X-Men became what they are known for today. All along the movie there are some interesting and funny easter eggs to search and find.

The casting is memorable thanks to that scandalous cameo from Hugh Jackman (in 'X-Men First Class' you can see the easiest way Hugh manages to make money). The overall acting is great. There are a lot of new characters introduced and a lot of unavoidable ones that we see evolving. Scenario is quite easy and effortless even if some stagings are really worth the detour.… Expand

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RobwinzJun 28, 2020

A really good start to an interesting series, which is well known as the X-Men series of movies.

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r96skMay 21, 2021

My favourite so far.

'X-Men: First Class' is great fun. I felt entertained throughout with nothing bothering me whatsoever, with the score and the cast particularly standing out. I will say it starts stronger than it ends, but that's not toMy favourite so far.

'X-Men: First Class' is great fun. I felt entertained throughout with nothing bothering me whatsoever, with the score and the cast particularly standing out. I will say it starts stronger than it ends, but that's not to say it isn't all enjoyable because it certainly is.

James McAvoy is very good as Charles Xavier, while Michael Fassbender is excellent as Erik Lehnsherr. Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence and Kevin Bacon were three others who I liked watching too. Back to the score, it's tremendous - some parts reminded me of the outstanding theme of television's 'The Crown'.

I was feeling the decline across the preceding four releases, but thankfully this regains the series' footing and then some. Intrigued to see where it goes from here. Onwards to 'The Wolverine'*! *watching in release order

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pur__0_0__Apr 11, 2021

Personally I had given up hope for X-Men after the previous two movies. I thought it will just keep beating a dead horse that they have in the name of a plot. But this one takes a good step. It is set in the past, back when the X-Men wasPersonally I had given up hope for X-Men after the previous two movies. I thought it will just keep beating a dead horse that they have in the name of a plot. But this one takes a good step. It is set in the past, back when the X-Men was formed. Magneto is played by Michael Fassbender this time and he's actually a better actor than Ian McShaine in my opinion for playing Erik.

The opening scene of Erik being taken to the concentration camp and then he's brought to the operator's office was chilling. Meanwhile Charles and Raven are also shown to have a better life, which clearly defines the difference between the two upbringings that Professor X and Magneto had. While Charles and Raven had the luxury of choosing to have a good life where they could choose values and ethics, Erik on the other hand never got the chance to do this, and rather had to spend his life looking to revenge the man who killed his parents in front of him.

Finally Charles and Erik team up to stop Schmidt, who had teamed up with Emma Frost (finally she made an appearance!), Riptide and Azazel. They also start assembling their team to stop him, and even Wolverine comes for a cameo. Finally the old X-Men team is made, and then while we are still getting attached to the characters, half of them get murdered instantly by Schmidt's team of mutants. The remaining ones train in an awesome looking montage and get ready to take on Schmidt.

This movie also gives a much, much better explanation for Charles being on a wheelchair, unlike Origins which showed him to walk even back then. And this movie also had the most satisfying ending out of all the X-Men movies made to date. The only reason I'm reducing one point is because of how long it took for the good events to take place. Most of the time it just showed Magneto talking around in German and some random strip club events. Other than that I really like this movie. Would definitely watch again.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Feb 19, 2021

ad my doubts but it was the best movie of the franchise. To be honest, I never really found Prof X and Magneto to be interesting in the previous movies, But Matt Vaughn managed to make them very interesting and intriguing characters. T

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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020

I liked X-Men First Class this was a great x-men prequel. the cast is perfect for the roles

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HabibiehakimApr 20, 2022

It's more of like the performances for me in this case, the story for X-Men: First Class was fine, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender is the new Charles Xavier and Erik, their performances was growing with me and i ended up liking it,It's more of like the performances for me in this case, the story for X-Men: First Class was fine, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender is the new Charles Xavier and Erik, their performances was growing with me and i ended up liking it, Jennifer Lawrence was fine as the new Mystique, not a big fan of Nicholas Hoult Beast when he was still a person, and he was ok when he became it, the rest is the new member of X-Men that we've never seen and they were fine too, i like Kevin Bacon as a villain, he is menacing, so do other of his member, the visual and the action is definitely the best in the film, it's exciting, and it's stunning, overall X-Men: First Class is a good fresh prequel and surprisingly did not disappointing, and i still kinda like it.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 13, 2022

A return to form for the X-Men franchise, X-Men: First Class features a fresh cast and a unique setting. The mix of a traditional superhero action movie with a traditional 1960s Cold War espionage film makes for a very fun time, even if theA return to form for the X-Men franchise, X-Men: First Class features a fresh cast and a unique setting. The mix of a traditional superhero action movie with a traditional 1960s Cold War espionage film makes for a very fun time, even if the rushed production shows itself with some glaringly poor CGI and make-up.… Expand

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doublMar 18, 2022

Mr. McAvoy and Mr. Fassbender are the best things to have happened to the X-Men franchise, the relationship and chemistry between Erik and Charles in this movie is so genuine

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liamexeMar 27, 2023

This film is fantastic! Every time I saw it, I fell even more in love with it. The performances and cast selection are flawless, the story is excellent, and the music is fantastic. In this latest installment of the X-men series, MatthewThis film is fantastic! Every time I saw it, I fell even more in love with it. The performances and cast selection are flawless, the story is excellent, and the music is fantastic. In this latest installment of the X-men series, Matthew Vaughan has a tremendous sense of narrative. It's a fantastic opportunity to introduce virtually fresh individuals to us at a previously unexplored part of their life. It has a terrific sense of humour and a pleasant vibe. The movie has a fantastic overall look, with amazing set pieces and attire appropriate for the 1960s. Hugh Jackman's Wolverine may appear in an X-men movie for more than a minute. a strong supporting tale, enjoyable storytelling, and wonderful music.… Expand

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Rickniks38May 8, 2022

The best X-Men movie features the team finally fixing the issues the old trilogy had with the characters.

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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023

Unlike Wolverine's origin story, which Fox sucked at, this X-Men origin story is well-choreographed and well-handled. Not a memorable film, but a film of which I have a pleasant memory.

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