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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0024543007418 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Live, Special Edition, NTSC Label: 20th Century Fox Languages: Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: February 11, 2003 Running Time: 107 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: 2000 Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: In a time when race and religion don't separate people, but extra powers and mutated characteristics do, two longtime friends, Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) part ways, only to become rivals over the issue of how much patience they should have with "normal" people. Living lives that scare most humans lacking the "X-factor" (a special power such as telekinesis), they fight over changing the general population into mutants. Xavier decides to help mutants in a special school while waiting for humanity to be more accepting, while Magneto opts to change all "normal" people into mutants in order to create a mutant-only world. Leading a group of four powerful X-Men (and women) to rescue one lost girl (the mutant Rogue, played by Anna Paquin)--and the entire population of New York--Xavier recruits a new member to their group: Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, joins the team with much reluctance, only to prove very valuable to the rescue effort. Each member of the X-Men has mastered their special gift--the ability to create a storm (Storm, played by Halle Berry), telekinesis (Dr. Jean Grey, played by Famke Janssen), eyesight carrying laserlike destructive power (Cyclops, played by James Marsden), the ability to heal nearly any wound he sustains (Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman). The chemistry among these four sets the stage for some expert teamwork--and some hidden romance. The mutants' ensemble work drives the action sequences, such as in a train station battle with Magneto's crew--including Sabertooth (Tyler Mane), Toad (Ray Park), and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos)--that unleashes a lot of destruction, thanks to the striking special effects. You don't have to be a fan of the hugely popular X-Men comic books to enjoy Bryan Singer's film, which is loaded with creativity, cool effects, and characters complex enough to lift it above run-of-the-mill action films. And Singer sets the stage admirably for the sequels that could turn X-Men into the strongest comic-book franchise since Batman. --Sandra Levin Description: Born into a world filled with prejudice are children who possess extraordinary and dangerous powers - the result of unique genetic mutations. Cyclops unleashes bolts of energy from his eyes. Storm can manipulate the weather at will. Rogue absorbs the life force of anyone she touches. But under the tutelage of Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart), these and other outcasts learn to harness their powers for the good of mankind. Now they must protect those who fear them as the nefarious Magneto (Ian McKellen), who believes humans and mutants can never co-exist, unveils his sinsiter plan for the future! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Hollywood finally gets the "superhero" thing right.I didn't grow up with the X Men, I grew up with superfriends lol. I wasn't sure what to expect when I rented this one, I knew who wolverine was but none of the other characters. I liked it. I'm so glad Hollywood decided to get actors who can actually act. They definitely give the characters depth and personality. The story is very good, how can you not love Magneto??? The direction is ok, but not phenomenal. The fx are great but kinda gross in a few parts, ... Read More Rating: - A good movie in a good set of moviesMy son is a superhero fan and had seen X-Men 2 and 3. We really wanted to see how it all started so we hunted down X-Men 1 and were glad we did. It is well done with good character development. If you like superheros, you will really like all the movies of the X-Men Rating: - Warning: Offensive Language on DVDThe X-men DVD I got has an add for other FOX DVDs, before the movie begins: This "trailer" includes a scene of Bruce Willis as 'John McClain' from the 'Die-Hard' series shouting an obscenity, and it is one of the worst things you can possibly hear. I ended up throwing away the DVD simply because I could not stand that commercial from Fox. I don't know if 'X-men 1.5' has this offensive trailer. But if you are offended by "bad language", then I suggest ... Read More Rating: - A BlastNot many words needed to describe this wild and exciting ride with these unusual but intersting charaters. Rating:  - Pretty bad -- really.Even for a movie based on a comic book, this one is pretty unwatchable, partly because it tries to take itself way too seriously. I saw "X-Men" shortly after seeing "Fantastic Four," and it suffers greatly by comparison. The only non-cardboard characters are Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Rogue (Anna Paquin), and even then Wolverine was too much the nice guy instead of an antihero. This also may be Patrick Stewart's worst movie yet, and Ian McKellen doesn't come out much better. The other actors simply ... Read More |
