X-Men: The Last Stand

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SeamusSMay 30, 2006

Once you get over yourself and the bad dialouge....It's lots of fun.

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RIsinSonMay 30, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] A very good start to a really lackluster ending. Being a comic book fan some of the character powers were potrayed wrong. For instance Juggernaut is not a mutant for one. When he entered the room with Leech he should have ran[***SPOILERS***] A very good start to a really lackluster ending. Being a comic book fan some of the character powers were potrayed wrong. For instance Juggernaut is not a mutant for one. When he entered the room with Leech he should have ran through the wall without a problem. He got is powers for a mystical crystal. The story line was so broken up and characters not really showing their powers too much except the main characters. Killing off that many characters didn't leave much for another installment, accept when Magneto showed his powers were returning at the end of the movie. The only way I see there being another movie if they introduce Bishop going through time and all of the characters that died can be restored. So far I think Spider-Man is the best Marvel installment and if there is another X-Men movie I hope they get it right the next time around.… Expand

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TarynMay 30, 2006

The best analogy I can use to describe X-Men United is like eating at Benihana. You meet your chef, he makes you delicious fried rice, asks you about your day, tells you jokes, takes your order, and begins to prepare the raw ingredients into The best analogy I can use to describe X-Men United is like eating at Benihana. You meet your chef, he makes you delicious fried rice, asks you about your day, tells you jokes, takes your order, and begins to prepare the raw ingredients into something you can taste as it cooks. He portions everything, cuts it up, slides it into your bowl as you hold your chopsticks ready... ...And pulls his pants down, takes a massive leaky dump all over your food, calls you a white honky, and walks off.… Expand

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GutierrezL.May 30, 2006

Muy buena.

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AndrewR.May 29, 2006

SeemS to me this movie is getting a bad rap. Not as good as the first too, but pretty good. could have used a better script.

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BrutusO.May 29, 2006

Pretty good. A notch down from X-Men 2, admittedly, but not a failure by any means. [**SPOILERS**] Lots of stupid plot holes - why not just drop the Golden Gate on Alcatraz, Magneto, in the first place? - but who really cares? This is a Pretty good. A notch down from X-Men 2, admittedly, but not a failure by any means. [**SPOILERS**] Lots of stupid plot holes - why not just drop the Golden Gate on Alcatraz, Magneto, in the first place? - but who really cares? This is a comic book adaptation, not a taut political thriller, after all. Lots of references and in-jokes from the comic books to keep the fans happy, and as a bonus, we get to see a number of the most irritating characters annihilated. Spectacular stuff, entertaining, and mercifully short. The film does suffer from too many characters (just like the comic book, in fact) and the mutant/homosexuality/ethnic cure allegory thing is a bit heavy-handed, as are the endless shots of soldiers running around and arming themselves with needle guns (another Iraq allegory no doubt). But quite a lot better than Mission Impossible III, with a bit of humour, a bit of romance, lots of action, terrific special effects and some mildly thought provoking messages.… Expand

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VerbalKinchMay 29, 2006

One point for premise. A really brillant premise. Second point for the ole' Colossus Wolvie fastball special. Third point for the full Iceman transformation. Thats all folks. This is a ROTJ-go-out-with-a-bang installment that RUINs the One point for premise. A really brillant premise. Second point for the ole' Colossus Wolvie fastball special. Third point for the full Iceman transformation. Thats all folks. This is a ROTJ-go-out-with-a-bang installment that RUINs the comic book cannon. At least Jabba and the Warwick Davis in a teddy ruxpin getup looked good on a BURGER KING glass back in '84.The twist after the credits was the smartest move of the whole flick. The flashback recruitment of.… Expand

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TeddyK.May 29, 2006

Plenty of great action, but where is the heart?

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AlexK.May 29, 2006

This film is a travesty -- not just for X-Men fans, but movie fans in general. It's slow-moving and talky, but at the same time the plot is boring and convoluted. There's practically no action aside from the Phoenix scenes until This film is a travesty -- not just for X-Men fans, but movie fans in general. It's slow-moving and talky, but at the same time the plot is boring and convoluted. There's practically no action aside from the Phoenix scenes until the very end. Dialogue is embarrassing. So many characters are thrown about that none of them come forward as driving forces of the story. This movie mutilates the X-Men canon, as well as the work done in the previous two films (particularly the excellent X2). I don't understand why reviewers are so unwilling to blame a large portion of this mess on Ratner, but that's all right, Penn and Kinberg deserve a lot of criticism as well. Bottom line, the movie is terrible and pointless. Bobby and Kitty go iceskating? Really guys?… Expand

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PaulF.May 29, 2006

Actually this movie deserves an 8.5 but the rating system doesn't allow such refinement. This movie was almost a nine, almost, however it only had half a soul, tons of special effects, decent acting, and a good plot. I felt the grief Actually this movie deserves an 8.5 but the rating system doesn't allow such refinement. This movie was almost a nine, almost, however it only had half a soul, tons of special effects, decent acting, and a good plot. I felt the grief scenes were either cliche and or I didn't really buy it. In part I think this movie needed to be longer to flesh out some of the interpersonal drama. This movie was all about the wow (and that it did) but couldn't quite deliver the emotional component. All in all it was X-Men 3 was entertaining and definitely worth seeing. I can imagine if I was a pubescent and hadn't been jaded by so many movies I might think this was an extra special film. Am I spoiled or just more refined in my tastes? In anycase go see it, but watch out when bring young children because there is quite a bit of violence and death though presented in a buffered way.… Expand

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TottoMay 29, 2006

It's ok... too much special effects, regular story, innecesary deaths, but it is ok.

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RaniC.May 29, 2006

I asked my self what could the makers of this movie really have to prove? The pheonix can end it all in one shot. The pheonix actually is the end. Then the answer came to me...how much could they make at the box office. Compared to the other I asked my self what could the makers of this movie really have to prove? The pheonix can end it all in one shot. The pheonix actually is the end. Then the answer came to me...how much could they make at the box office. Compared to the other Xmen movies, this one was kind of cheesy in my opinion. But it is still really cool to see the creative moves and hear the one liners that are characteristic of these movies.… Expand

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AngeloS.May 29, 2006

Although more action paced than the first 2, as long as you have seen the prior 2 it is a smash that moves briskly, is entertaining, and has a lot of shocking events!

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JeanneC.May 29, 2006

I enjoyed it very much even though I felt it was not necessarily as good as 2, which would have gotten a ten from me. I enjoyed seeing mutants kicking ass, I LOVED Dark Phoenix, and I think there's plenty left to tackle in a fourth I enjoyed it very much even though I felt it was not necessarily as good as 2, which would have gotten a ten from me. I enjoyed seeing mutants kicking ass, I LOVED Dark Phoenix, and I think there's plenty left to tackle in a fourth movie (hey, they ccould use the danger room sequence as a hint!). I do feel some characters were shortchanged and I refuse to accept one character is really dead (no he's not! he's just resting!) SPOILER I loved the hint that the cure was only temporary: long live the X-men!… Expand

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AndrewC.May 29, 2006

Quick capsule review: Piece of sh.., walk away!

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MikeR.May 29, 2006

In a category with T3, Johnny Pneumonic, the Matrix 2, and Stars Wars Episode One. If you liked those movies, by all means, feel free to check out X-3. (all six of you).

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DanB.May 28, 2006

I think the symbol of why this is only mediocre and not what it ought to have been is the fight between Iceman and Pyro. It's like, have I not seen this a thousand times before? I mean Harry Potter had the exact same scene. Star Wars I think the symbol of why this is only mediocre and not what it ought to have been is the fight between Iceman and Pyro. It's like, have I not seen this a thousand times before? I mean Harry Potter had the exact same scene. Star Wars had the exact same scene. Every time anyone who can shoot anything out their hands meets up with another person who can do that, they fight like this. So of course this new director just does it too? C'mon. That was lame. And why the heck does Magneto lift the Golden Gate Bridge!? Surely there was a simpler way for him to get his peeps onto the island (while also not making it easy for human reinforcments to come)?? I mean, it didn't look like he had so many people with him... could't he have commandeered a boat!? Anyway. It wasn't horrible, but it was pretty mediocre and that's probably worse than being horrible. I wish Singer had stayed on to this -- this story had potential I can't imagine any Superman movie having.… Expand

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DaveB.May 28, 2006

Let me say that i have been an X-Men geek since the original Dark Phoenix storyline. I have always wanted to see the Fastball Special and i was thrilled to see it at last. That being said if i wanted more character development and emotionalLet me say that i have been an X-Men geek since the original Dark Phoenix storyline. I have always wanted to see the Fastball Special and i was thrilled to see it at last. That being said if i wanted more character development and emotional attachment to these characters i would read the comics. I wanted to see these dearly loved characters finally cut loose that is what i expected from an X-Man movie. Lets not give Singer too much credit as he even strayed from the books and that whole Magneto machine plot ending was kind of awkward and cheesy in the first movie. If you want character development read the comics....if you want to see Wolverine get chucked around by Colossus go see this movie.… Expand

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MikeP.May 28, 2006

Are people insane?! Get over this spite for X-Men fans and understand that anyone who ever saw the first two movies (which you obviously should) or any good movie would realize how poorly made this film was! I can't count on my fingers Are people insane?! Get over this spite for X-Men fans and understand that anyone who ever saw the first two movies (which you obviously should) or any good movie would realize how poorly made this film was! I can't count on my fingers the number of fatal choices that were made. I didn't feel any emotional attachment to anyone in here, and that's a real problem. You want to make a good action movie? Leave this franchise that was successfully sparked by Singer alone and make your own!… Expand

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jrdMay 28, 2006

This movie is awesome. There really isn't anything more to say about it. What more did you want? 2 hours of boring talking (da vinci code) or more character backstory? Yes, the movie skimps on backstory but that is because there were This movie is awesome. There really isn't anything more to say about it. What more did you want? 2 hours of boring talking (da vinci code) or more character backstory? Yes, the movie skimps on backstory but that is because there were already 2 movies before it. And yes, it jumps around and has a ton of characters, but so does any xmen story. Essentially, this movie is a lot of fun and just as good as X2. The haters obviously were expecting something completely different...which makes me wonder what they possibly could have been thinking when going to see an x-men movie in the first place.… Expand

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ChadT.May 28, 2006

Aside from a few obvious logical blunders, I actually liked this more than the first two. Better special effects, better characterization, and more emphasis on Wolvie made this a highly entertaining action film.

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WillieG.May 28, 2006

I enjoyed this more than the first 2 films. Ignore the negative user reviews that obsess over the film not being faithful enough to the comics. Some people just need to get out more instead of living vicariously through action figures in I enjoyed this more than the first 2 films. Ignore the negative user reviews that obsess over the film not being faithful enough to the comics. Some people just need to get out more instead of living vicariously through action figures in tights. See the film and decide for yourself, the 3rd installment emphasizes action over slow and cumbersome character development, which was a downfall of the first 2 films imo. One glaring downfall of this film was Kelsey Grammer, he's totally miscast, had bad makeup, and was useless as could be.… Expand

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KalvinL.May 28, 2006

This movie totally lacked the emotion of the first two. The story line was clunky and disjointed. At no point during the film did I care what happened to the characters, who seemed to have all changed for this film. Particularily Wolverine This movie totally lacked the emotion of the first two. The story line was clunky and disjointed. At no point during the film did I care what happened to the characters, who seemed to have all changed for this film. Particularily Wolverine has become a sissy who cares about everyones feelings and when he does let loose and kill people it feels wrong. They can keep my money. I want my time back.… Expand

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StuartS.May 28, 2006

This was the single worst film I have seen all year. I enjoyed the first two very much, X3 turns into a strange and possibly unintentional argument for sterilization and places the supposed heroes in a highly dubious moral position. Beyond This was the single worst film I have seen all year. I enjoyed the first two very much, X3 turns into a strange and possibly unintentional argument for sterilization and places the supposed heroes in a highly dubious moral position. Beyond all this, the film lacks any sense of structure and has the X-Men playing defense the entire time, culminating in their second string replacement for the hapless military. Well beyond moronic, some of this material would be better suited to those cheesy and satirical movie within a movie clips in better films.… Expand

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JackK.May 28, 2006

The single reason this movie has received negative reviews, in my opinion, is because people are trying to tie the comics with the movie. I am a big fan of the X-Men comics and storyline, but the minute I started seeing this movie as an The single reason this movie has received negative reviews, in my opinion, is because people are trying to tie the comics with the movie. I am a big fan of the X-Men comics and storyline, but the minute I started seeing this movie as an "alternate reality" or "What if..."of the X-Men I REALLY started enjoying it for what it is, a great superhero action movie and instead of being angry of the liberties taken with the storyline, I'm actually excited because for me it means a completely new direction in which the X-Men can head and it keeps new surprises for us old time fans that want something new instead of seeing a reenactment of what we already know was going to happen. My recommendation is that you head to the theater with an open mind to see an "alternate reality" or "alternate storyline" and I guarantee you won't be dissapointed. This is obviously not the last X-Men picture, so just think of the possibilities that open up for the future if Marvel has permitted the series to carry in this direction and just enjoy the movie without being an inflexible fanboi.… Expand

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OrsonO.May 28, 2006

One step for mankind - one giant leap backward for mutants! Director Ratner just turned the most intelligent comic book film series into a generic action picture. Toss in a ressurected Jean Gray doing a Carrie impersonation, and that's One step for mankind - one giant leap backward for mutants! Director Ratner just turned the most intelligent comic book film series into a generic action picture. Toss in a ressurected Jean Gray doing a Carrie impersonation, and that's what you get at the end. The trouble is there was and remains so much thought provoking potential in X-Men. The scriptwriiter's toss all that right out the window for brand-X instead. I cringed sitting through the last 45 minutes. I would have left except for being crammed into an Imax theater with its long rows of poor souls to crawl over. Even the film score was a waste of sacharine, rehashed, trash. Where did all those mega-bucks go, recycling Vancouver and BC Coast Range locales? - they think we haven't seen them all over TV ad nauseum before? Now, I will go and vomit and try and forget the "characters" that I saw abused on screen.… Expand

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NigelE.May 28, 2006

Appreciated that, since this was the third, they were able to get down to business as we had already met the cast of characters.

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WAKOJAKOMay 28, 2006

The minute (spoiler omitted) gets offed early in the movie, I knew this was going in the wrong direction. I really, Really, REALLY hate Brian Singer for leaving what should have been a thrilling capstone to this previously very smart seriesThe minute (spoiler omitted) gets offed early in the movie, I knew this was going in the wrong direction. I really, Really, REALLY hate Brian Singer for leaving what should have been a thrilling capstone to this previously very smart series in the hands of such lesser talent. I wish I had not seen this film, for in my imagination would have lived a much better version of what this third film might have been, than what Ratner & Co. deliver. Pity.… Expand

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DonL.May 27, 2006

After all the negative reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by X3. Not as good as X2, but very enjoyable for what it is. I think the backlash because Singer is not the director is unfounded, although I have to agree that the dialogue leaves After all the negative reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by X3. Not as good as X2, but very enjoyable for what it is. I think the backlash because Singer is not the director is unfounded, although I have to agree that the dialogue leaves something to be desired, especially in comparison to X2. Stay until the credits are over or you won't have seen the entire film.… Expand

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K.H.May 27, 2006

Absolutely horrible.

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SteveG.May 27, 2006

If you think Beverly Hills Cop 2 was an american classic. You will love this move.

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CurtisW.May 27, 2006

I almost peed my pants trying to hold it during X-Men 2 and left excited about the next installment. During the Last Stand was constantly checking my watch and didn't mind taking a restroom break during the film's climax.

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JinC.May 27, 2006

The movie is really good. Ratner does TREMENDOUS violence to the franchise, in almost ever sense, and in turn makes a good xmen movie for once. as prologue and point of reference: i am a long time xmen comic fan (kitpride, collossus,The movie is really good. Ratner does TREMENDOUS violence to the franchise, in almost ever sense, and in turn makes a good xmen movie for once. as prologue and point of reference: i am a long time xmen comic fan (kitpride, collossus, nightcrawler, wolverine team), i disliked the first lord of the rings movie, hated the second but loved the third. i did NOT like xmen1 or 2 (you will not find any of those dvds in my collection). i thought singer was way too timid and pulled too many punches. magneto discovers his power when he and his parents are lined up with other concentration camp prisoners and executed by a nazi firingsquad. magneto is buried with his parents... only to crawl out of the mass grave later, alive - his power manifesting itself enough and in time to save himself but not his family. this is the guilt, fear and hatred that will warp this man. and this entire backstory and the horror of the holocaust is watered down to irrelevance in xmen1. singer dealt in mere semblances and footnotes and left you emotionally unaffected. ratner goes the other way. he lays waste to great swaths of marvel continuity but the result is that it creates a GENUINE SENSE OF PERIL that was completely missing in the first two movies. for some, the changes in marvel continuity and canon will be a deal breaker and that's understandable in its way. but if it's possible to take the movie itself on its own merits, it pulls its own weight as singer's movies never could. and YES, the phoenix continuity is changed to the point of being unrecognizable... but it WORKS in the context of the movie. it WORKS in a way it could not possibly have if the comics plotline was taken. i couldn't imagine a phoenix subplot working before i saw it. but it amazingly does! take the movie on its own merits. it's not citizen kane but it's a really good summer movie.… Expand

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JudyT.May 27, 2006

Just wasn't very good. Not enough story. Bad dialogue. Fights too long and stupid. A whole bunch of ridiculous death scenes.

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JacksonBMay 27, 2006

The eye-candy is sweet, the action sequences snap like bubble wrap, and it's even shocking to see superheroes die. . . but the dialogue is fucking horrendous, the x-men aren't fleshed out, their characters aren't developed inThe eye-candy is sweet, the action sequences snap like bubble wrap, and it's even shocking to see superheroes die. . . but the dialogue is fucking horrendous, the x-men aren't fleshed out, their characters aren't developed in any way, the plot is flimsy and what's worse, only the bad guys have any motivation for acting.… Expand

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EricY.May 27, 2006

The effects are awesome. Most of the complaints come from fans that don't like that changes were made in the plot from the original comics. Well, if people would read more book they would find that it is done all of the time. I liked The effects are awesome. Most of the complaints come from fans that don't like that changes were made in the plot from the original comics. Well, if people would read more book they would find that it is done all of the time. I liked the movie alot. I could care less if it went along w/ the comics or not. Just be glad that somebody wants to make movies w/ characters from comics! Nothing is perfect, be glad that the movie is cool, has great effects, a decent plot, good acting, and a lot of action!… Expand

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JJR.May 27, 2006

Awesome Movie. A lot of action. The Juggernaut owned.

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DevonMay 27, 2006

With all the good plots in the x- men universe they could have com up with something much better than this.

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EricD.May 27, 2006

Its an action movie period. It doesn't follow the ending of the 2nd movie. Remeber the Firebird in the water, the reassuring words of Xavier and message of hope at the epilogue? Well forget it all ... Worse it completly fails to present Its an action movie period. It doesn't follow the ending of the 2nd movie. Remeber the Firebird in the water, the reassuring words of Xavier and message of hope at the epilogue? Well forget it all ... Worse it completly fails to present the loving, self sacrificing Jean Grey "Phoenix" that was present in the comic book. I dont mind artistic creativity. But it has to be true to the spirit of the books.… Expand

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BobbyH.May 27, 2006

Great action scenes and special effects - which was expected, but the payoff was getting to see all-new X-Men and the hope for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. They will identify with need to feel special nad accepted. Hugh Jackman Great action scenes and special effects - which was expected, but the payoff was getting to see all-new X-Men and the hope for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. They will identify with need to feel special nad accepted. Hugh Jackman is hot as hell, and Vinnie Jones played a fierce brute, playing Juggernaut.… Expand

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PonR.May 27, 2006

I admit, right after seeing it I really felt blown away. But after a while, I started to feel let down. I think the overall issue was that very few of our beloved characters actually made it to the point where they were supposed to take that I admit, right after seeing it I really felt blown away. But after a while, I started to feel let down. I think the overall issue was that very few of our beloved characters actually made it to the point where they were supposed to take that "last stand". That's kind of like a slap in the face. Instead of the renewed hope that the last film hinted at, we got utter obliteration. And it mostly came down to a bunch of minor characters facing off against other previously minor characters. There isn't even enough substance for a sequel after this. Oh Singer, you really killed us by not doing this one.… Expand

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AkisK.May 27, 2006

If you like the two other,you will love it!

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StephanieN.May 27, 2006

It was horrible.

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SuzanneH.May 27, 2006

"the scene of Angel bursting through a window, shirtless with gelled hair, soaring over San Francisco, out-gays anything in Brokeback Mountain..." Chris D., that is the funniest thing I have ever read.

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RickyP.May 27, 2006

It kills me that I have to give this movie a 5. I have been waiting a long time for this, as have many others, and it just didn't deliver. Ratner can't direct is one of the big problems - the introduction of Angel is awful, to give It kills me that I have to give this movie a 5. I have been waiting a long time for this, as have many others, and it just didn't deliver. Ratner can't direct is one of the big problems - the introduction of Angel is awful, to give one example. Also, the irreverence shown to the comics, which at times does work to create some shocking moments, is too much - it will be shocking, but in the wrong ways if you ask me (and it deprives the climax of two very important characters that should have been there). However, Ian Mckellan was great as Magneto, and I thought the closing sequence was very strong. Just too many mistakes, too much bad writing. Not the worst, it's entertaining, but a big letdown, especially for fans of the books.… Expand

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AlanO.May 27, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] Has some high points sure but not enough to make me feel this was as good as the previous 2. I

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TyeN.May 27, 2006

This is not the worst movie around, but I was very disappointed. It should have focused more on the very interesting plot rather than the action scenes. I don't necassarily blame Ratner, I blame the screenwriters who turned it into This is not the worst movie around, but I was very disappointed. It should have focused more on the very interesting plot rather than the action scenes. I don't necassarily blame Ratner, I blame the screenwriters who turned it into little more than an action-fest. Why waste such a fascinating premise on cheap dialogue and special effects? (they were really good FX, but it still doesn't cut it..) This could've been the best in the series, maybe even one of the greatest comic book films ever, but it went to waste..… Expand

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GaborA.May 26, 2006

[***SPOILER***] There were a few moments when they used certain mutants creativly, but most of the action was absurd. The fundamental flaw, however, was the plot. I recall that the plot of the first installment revolved around Magneto trying[***SPOILER***] There were a few moments when they used certain mutants creativly, but most of the action was absurd. The fundamental flaw, however, was the plot. I recall that the plot of the first installment revolved around Magneto trying to forcefully turn all the humans into mutants. All of a sudden humans have a cure for the mutants and are letting mutants take it willingly and this is of course is an outrage that demands ridiculous fighting sequences.… Expand

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ChrisD.May 26, 2006

What a godawful movie - stunning how much the loss of Bryan Singer means to the series, and how much more I'm suddenly looking forward to Superman Returns. Cheesy fX, bad acting, a script so bad I laughed out loud at parts that clearly What a godawful movie - stunning how much the loss of Bryan Singer means to the series, and how much more I'm suddenly looking forward to Superman Returns. Cheesy fX, bad acting, a script so bad I laughed out loud at parts that clearly weren't meant to be funny... awful. Plus, the scene of Angel bursting through a window, shirtless with gelled hair, soaring over San Francisco, out-gays anything in Brokeback Mountain...… Expand

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TimF.May 26, 2006

Very very entertaining, I really enjoyed the movie. A few unexpected twists and not the least bit boring!!! Some of the action sequences are amazing. I don't mind that it strays from the comic a bit it is still a good story. C'mon Very very entertaining, I really enjoyed the movie. A few unexpected twists and not the least bit boring!!! Some of the action sequences are amazing. I don't mind that it strays from the comic a bit it is still a good story. C'mon you can't make it exactly the same, if it was why make the movie? I really give it a mid to high 8 because, like the others, the movie is centered around Wolverine a bit too much, I would liked to have seen the other characters a bit more. It's a good movie, Martin L. I'm sorry, but you make no sense complaining about the questioning of the script, I think you may have lost sense of the movie, it's about mutants so implying something is beyond you in a movie about something already far fetched is a bit ridiculous, just my opinion. Although I walked away wanting a bit more from the movie, (mostly the other characters) I highly recommend to going to see it.… Expand

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PJGMay 26, 2006

Not bad, still wish Singer was involved... Stay after the credits... It really saved it for me.

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JonathanH.May 26, 2006

Very Good special effects, very bad story. I was extreemly disappointed that they made a movie based on a very popular comic series, but followed none of the mythology based on the comic series.

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DylanS.May 26, 2006

No where near as good as it should have been. Singer should never have left, but Ratner did the series justice. I wonder if the continuation of this franchise will lead to him becoming more honed in the craft.

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SuleimanM.May 26, 2006

Fantastic, how about you gusy watch it before saying it's bad, that would be vital. By the way, Halle berry was HOT!

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RodC.May 26, 2006

Great movie / many surprises.

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MikeMay 26, 2006

This movie was really bad. The effects were cool but for some reason it all felt ridiculous. The plot didn't make much sense either. A lot of holes. The death of some major characters were unnecessary and disheartening. Finally, some ofThis movie was really bad. The effects were cool but for some reason it all felt ridiculous. The plot didn't make much sense either. A lot of holes. The death of some major characters were unnecessary and disheartening. Finally, some of the lines were so lame that I cringed.… Expand

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ArthurM.May 26, 2006

A terrible bit of screen writing. too much information thrown into one story. new characters like, jugganaut, beast, kitty, and angel have little if any character development. certain classic x-men storylines are patched together with littleA terrible bit of screen writing. too much information thrown into one story. new characters like, jugganaut, beast, kitty, and angel have little if any character development. certain classic x-men storylines are patched together with little logic included. the direction and acting are satisfactory but even the great work of patrick stewart and sir ian mckellen cannot save this horrid piece of writing. i hope this will be an example to film studios that they shouldnt put successful movie franchises with immense potential in the hands of third rate writers, whose shining glory is penning xxx: state of the union, inspector gadget, and electra.… Expand

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ReelWorldMay 26, 2006

Brett Ratner should hand in his DGA card for this mess. Too many characters, no development at all for most of them, and a story line that jumped around so much I bet even the cast was wondering WTF? Killing off main characters is not the Brett Ratner should hand in his DGA card for this mess. Too many characters, no development at all for most of them, and a story line that jumped around so much I bet even the cast was wondering WTF? Killing off main characters is not the way to enliven a franchise and I think Ratner just did for X-Men what Clooney did for the Batman films. Sad, Sad, Sad. If only Bryan Singer had stayed on as director for this project it might not have ended up the utter mess it was. Having been a fan of the comic for many years as a kid and being a fan of the first two films I am soaked in disappointment over this complete travesty. The film was overly violent, and I would suggest parents thinking of taking little Jimmy to see it should seriously think twice.… Expand

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GaryM.May 26, 2006

I'm underwhelmed by Ratner's attempts to develop significant emotional content via the crudest brick-to-the-face method possible. I am depressed by the number of professional reviewers who, by referring to this episode as "the last I'm underwhelmed by Ratner's attempts to develop significant emotional content via the crudest brick-to-the-face method possible. I am depressed by the number of professional reviewers who, by referring to this episode as "the last in the series", obviously didn't actually see the movie.… Expand

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ChasemanMay 26, 2006

Wow, some of these guys are taking this thing WAYYY too serious, and I'm fairly serious about superhero movies. Collected many X-Men comics back in the day. People, this is a MOVIE. It has to tell a story AND entertain, all in the span Wow, some of these guys are taking this thing WAYYY too serious, and I'm fairly serious about superhero movies. Collected many X-Men comics back in the day. People, this is a MOVIE. It has to tell a story AND entertain, all in the span of 2 hours. I give Ratner credit for 3 things: 1. pace of the ACTION. 2. willingness to have actual devastating consequences in this movie, versus a boring storyline where we all know everyone will survive. (if you saw the movie, you know what I'm talking about) 3. introducing themes that haven't seen a lot of consideration in movies: willful/unwillful PERMANENT (here's where Spidey 2 is excepted) loss of powers, death of critical characters, true sacrifice. All in all, I think this movie has been underrated. Singer it was not, but give Ratner credit for having a different vision and DELIVERING.… Expand

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LeeF.May 26, 2006

What a boring, soulless, crass mess -- I loved the first two so am crushingly disappointed by this version. Don't waste your money - get it from the library in six months.

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MartinL.May 26, 2006

I don't blame Ratner for this mess. 20th Century Fox should not have rushed this movie to the box office as if there was no tomorrow. The potential was seen all over this movie... all it needed was a little TLC. With its sub-par I don't blame Ratner for this mess. 20th Century Fox should not have rushed this movie to the box office as if there was no tomorrow. The potential was seen all over this movie... all it needed was a little TLC. With its sub-par scripts... honestly, how you can "cure" a genetic mutation with just a child named Leech, is beyond me... what is he? JESUS? Plus the director was topsy turvy with prioritizing the X-men characters. The movie was in the end... very comic booky... which is not what you wanted it to be. Because THAT is what drew more people than usual to the big screens.… Expand

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NickMay 26, 2006

Good visuals. Good effects. Shockingly bad story.

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RyencokeMay 26, 2006

Great movie. Suprising though, I'm shocked to see so many twists in the movie. They should have kept Brian Singer for director though. The worst out of the 3. Still awesome.

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JonH.May 26, 2006

I thought it was very good. A few parts that were suprising and parts where they didn't follow the comic books at all, but that left for alot of suprises and entertaining twists. I'm giving it a 10 because well I can. :)

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NavarroM.May 26, 2006

It doesn't work. Popcorn entertaiment with not heart. Sad end for a great franchise.

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DavidC.May 26, 2006

X3 is too absurd even for the X-Men universe. I have no problems with people having mutant powers, but having those powers doesn't mean they lack common sense. No one would ever be as grossly inefficient and ridiculous as this film X3 is too absurd even for the X-Men universe. I have no problems with people having mutant powers, but having those powers doesn't mean they lack common sense. No one would ever be as grossly inefficient and ridiculous as this film portrays. Also, if you know anything about technology you'll laugh at how bad it is. A typical blow-em-up, shallow, waste-of-money miss by Hollywood.… Expand

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LawrenceM.May 26, 2006

Rater kills off character instead of showing character development. [***SPOILERS***] Two main players "die" only to come back at the end of the film. Too much corny action and not enough dialogue. X3 was a proverbial kick in the nuts to comic fans.

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JamesT.May 26, 2006

My score is really 7.5, but I rounded up. X-Men: The Last Stand has been described by some reviewers as the Return of the Jedi of the X-Trilogy, which is probably the most apt way to think of it. While the pace of Ratner's rendition of My score is really 7.5, but I rounded up. X-Men: The Last Stand has been described by some reviewers as the Return of the Jedi of the X-Trilogy, which is probably the most apt way to think of it. While the pace of Ratner's rendition of the mutant-laden X-Men world is far more frantic and toyetic than Singer's other two, more slow-paced and ceberal offerings in X-Men and X2, he also hits the high notes. [***SPOILERS***] Mystique in her short storyline in the film is brilliant, the reformation of the Brotherhood with a cadre of new baddies, while spread thing, makes some interesting visuals. The overall feel of the film has a certain finality to it, allowing viewers to sit back and enjoy something that while not as enjoyable as X2, transcends the level of exposition that slow downs the first film. Ratner moves the film a breakneck speed, setting up all the pieces fairly early and then letting them carry the film. Only for viewers of the first two films; the screenwriters and director have dedicated almost no time to catching Johnny-come-latelies up, opting instead to dive head-fist into things with the impression that people know what to expect. Never transcends into being something more than what is expected, but never falls short of it's sight, this movie will entertain anyone who goes into it with the right headspace and appreciation for fantasy.… Expand

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joshMay 26, 2006

It was like leafing through one of the best comic book story lines ever and only catching a handful of the frames, and even those are blurry. Rattner made a mockery of this, what had been to this point, great series, and single handedly It was like leafing through one of the best comic book story lines ever and only catching a handful of the frames, and even those are blurry. Rattner made a mockery of this, what had been to this point, great series, and single handedly trashed all of the great development and continuity Singer had created. There were too many characters, with minute development, and too little story, jumping from sequence to sequence with reckless abandon. Thank god Vinnie Jones, as the Juggernaut, spawned a few laughs.… Expand

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JarrodG.May 26, 2006

If you actually know the comics and your not your average movie-goer dullard, your going to hate this movie. The movie is very rushed and it pisses me off that they take no respect in finishing a franchise that Singer worked so hard to get If you actually know the comics and your not your average movie-goer dullard, your going to hate this movie. The movie is very rushed and it pisses me off that they take no respect in finishing a franchise that Singer worked so hard to get it were it was in the last film.… Expand

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ChrisJ.May 26, 2006

Overall I felt X3 was a sticky pile of inconsistency and absence of detail. The dialogue was poorly written and poorly delivered. The characters seemed hollow and pointless. The directorial change is something everyone must accept, however I Overall I felt X3 was a sticky pile of inconsistency and absence of detail. The dialogue was poorly written and poorly delivered. The characters seemed hollow and pointless. The directorial change is something everyone must accept, however I would have rather seen and entirely new character roster than have so many favorites dismissed so casually, permanent or otherwise.… Expand

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WongitMay 26, 2006

Great movie overall with a couple flaws. [***SPOILERS***] They could of used some more of the X-men, Jubilee is in the movie they just didnt use her to her advantage. Also where was Gambit?? They kill off some key characters rather early in Great movie overall with a couple flaws. [***SPOILERS***] They could of used some more of the X-men, Jubilee is in the movie they just didnt use her to her advantage. Also where was Gambit?? They kill off some key characters rather early in this one and its action packed from beginning to end. Good picks on all of the characters, great way of closing off a great trilogy. Stay tuned after the credits!… Expand

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tonydannieMay 26, 2006

It is what it is suppose to be. A summer blockbuster with lots of action. The movie picks up pretty much were it left off. Lost ones are being missed, villains are still...well villains. And The fight against mutant racism still going on. It is what it is suppose to be. A summer blockbuster with lots of action. The movie picks up pretty much were it left off. Lost ones are being missed, villains are still...well villains. And The fight against mutant racism still going on. You Know all that noise! Is this the best one out of the bunch? Well... You can definetly tell this is a Brett Ratner Film Rather then a Brian Synger. For a moment I was expecting Chris Tucker to show up and ask for some mushu! However I was Entertained! lots of Action and some Expected but shocking none the less moments. If yu enjoyed the last 2 X-men flicks you will appreciate this one. Go see it.… Expand

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CarlosF.May 26, 2006

Whoa, I still can't believe what I see. The director's change is noticeable since the first minute and again most of the characters are wasted. Phoenix deserved a bigger role, but thanks to Halle Berry's huge ego that was not Whoa, I still can't believe what I see. The director's change is noticeable since the first minute and again most of the characters are wasted. Phoenix deserved a bigger role, but thanks to Halle Berry's huge ego that was not possible. Still, it's an apocalyptic look to the mutant universe that Singer created, which was really kiddy friendly. On the other side, Rattner's vision is more ambitious... the problem is that it feels kind of out of place and really forced in other to close the trilogy. It took me a lot to digest it.… Expand

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IvanC.May 26, 2006

Flat, cheap, dumb movie, which lacks all that good ideas of previous and is an insult for those, who prefer to be entertained well. Looks like trash-movie, actually. Where did all the money go? And this after such brilliant X2. Well, i Flat, cheap, dumb movie, which lacks all that good ideas of previous and is an insult for those, who prefer to be entertained well. Looks like trash-movie, actually. Where did all the money go? And this after such brilliant X2. Well, i suppose, most of the 7-s the movie gets here would be from 'under 16'-viewers.… Expand

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JudS.May 26, 2006

I'm very sad the trilogy had to end like this. Brett Ratner just took a dump on his predecessor's legacy. It's like he took every X-men comic book not used in the first two movies and jammed it all into a 100-minute action I'm very sad the trilogy had to end like this. Brett Ratner just took a dump on his predecessor's legacy. It's like he took every X-men comic book not used in the first two movies and jammed it all into a 100-minute action movie gumbo from hell. Filled with cheesy one-liners not seen in the first film, lousy character development and hastily-assembled plot twists, this film is crap, crap, crappy crap.… Expand

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JaredC.May 26, 2006

Brett "the rat" ratner couldn't of done any better. I mean come on this is the dude who did rush hour 2!For me, it falls in between the first and the second. It was a great movie!

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GregW.May 25, 2006

This is by far the best superhero movie I've seen. It did things that were completely unseen and possibly hated but without would only have been an average movie.

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JeffW.May 25, 2006

Wow, I'm depressed... This is the worst of the three and I don't know how Ratner messed it up this bad. Admittingly there are some huge, surprising moments, but the last 45 minutes of the film is utter garbage. Ben Foster as Angel Wow, I'm depressed... This is the worst of the three and I don't know how Ratner messed it up this bad. Admittingly there are some huge, surprising moments, but the last 45 minutes of the film is utter garbage. Ben Foster as Angel is the most wasted character in history. [***SPOILERS***] There is a war at the end where hordes of bad mutants take on Beast and Wolverine, but none of the mutants have powers except one guy who can grow back limbs. So Wolverine and Beast just plow through them like nothing. So much potential completely wasted. I am utterly depressed... Hopely a few years from now someone goes back and makes a sequel that completely ignores X3 just like Superman Returns is ignoring the horrible Superman 3 and 4...… Expand

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[Anonymous]May 25, 2006

If you like x-men at all don't bother with x3. If your looking for a consistant plotline or consistant characters, watch the first two. The new director basically uses x3 as a sounding board for social/political views spewed into an If you like x-men at all don't bother with x3. If your looking for a consistant plotline or consistant characters, watch the first two. The new director basically uses x3 as a sounding board for social/political views spewed into an action packed (quite possibly the only decent part of the movie) piece of garbage. His introduction of new characters only serves one purpose, to see what cool new powers we can look at, and that's it. I wish someone had warned me about this, the dissapointment in not worth 9.75.… Expand

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LaurenU.May 25, 2006

This movie was so nonsensical, it was insulting. Why was this movie even made? Nobody involved in it seems to know.

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SeldoV.May 25, 2006

Worse than the second, marginally better than the first, the missing ingredient is definitely Bryan Singer.

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MichelleC.May 25, 2006

While this movie started out slightly cheesey, It goes out with a bang. X3 is action packed and, at times, shocking. If you liked the previous two, I have little doubt that this too will be enjoyable.

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PaulK.May 24, 2006

I'm a HUGE fan of the comics and the movies and my expectations were through the roof. Given that, I'd say I was just a hair disappointed. While the action and CGI are top notch(minus parts of the bay bridge and angel's I'm a HUGE fan of the comics and the movies and my expectations were through the roof. Given that, I'd say I was just a hair disappointed. While the action and CGI are top notch(minus parts of the bay bridge and angel's wings), I wanted more character development, especially of the young X-men, like Collosus...he barely said three words and don't even get me started on the screen time for rogue. Building character arcs for the new X-men is crucial and it's not like there isn't time...with the run time being 104 minutes, X3 could have definitely been a good 20/30 minutes longer.
[***SPOILERS***] A less frenetic pace would have been more than welcome especially after the mindblowing "house scene" towards the beginning. Oh and I hated the explanation for the Phoenix force...it doesn't have to mimic the comic book, since it would seem out of place in the movies, but a more vague version that resembled the comics would have been better...sheesh. Diehard fans will definitely appreciate the action and the inclusion of lots of cameos and short roles for minor mutants displaying their powers. And one last thing: stay through the entire credits because there's a final snippet that builds towards whatever form X4 will take and you know it's happening despite all the media speculation. It's one of Fox's strongest franchises...I just hope X4 includes at least a few of the New Mutants(X-force), like Cannonball, Havoc, and well of course Cable!… Expand

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