JASMINE's THOUGHTS on X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Genre:

Action/Adventure

Science Fiction/Fantasy

Rating:

PG-13

Run Time:

144 minutes

Release Date:

May 27, 2016

Directed by:

Bryan Singer

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Plot Summary:

Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

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Cast:

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Hosh Helman, Lana Condor, Ben Hardy.

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

I was absolutely stunned at how much I enjoyed this film! Since X-Men: Days of Future Past, this is another enjoyable film. Given that the previous film gave us the concept of "change the past, change the future," pretty much opened the door for this current X-Men installment.

This was mind-blowing! The action was cool and exciting...and constant. We were introduced to the young '80s version of our favorite characters. Yay! Casting was great! Never fails... James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender reprises their roles as Professor X and Magneto, respectively! They give their characters depth and realism...just like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan. Of course, Jennifer Lawrence totally impresses as Mystique. OMG! Then there's Sophie Turner! What more needs to be said!?! She embodies the character of a young Jean Grey.

We get a glimpse of who or what Apocalypse is in the beginning, giving us an idea of what our mutants will be up against. Again...like the previous installments, we see our mutants come together to battle a greater evil. Crazy to see Storm on the other side of the cause...haha! And, to see Magneto lose his way...again.

Granted that theses films veers away from the comic book source, but that's just it!!! Adaptations... can take a source content and create more stories from it. However, my only thing is that... keeping true to that source content... capturing the heart of what these comic books are all about. I'm no expert, but I did grow up reading these comic books (whenever I went to the stores with my parents), then watching the animated series on Saturday mornings...haha! BUT... Thank goodness they got Jean Grey/Phoenix...close to true form. Whoa! Very impressive.

In the end, not including the post-credits scene, we can expect more X-Men adventures to come following the events in this film. I'd say that this, like X-Men: Days of Future Past, has captured what fans expect from the X-Men! But then again...that's just me! Go see it...and find out for yourselves!

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JASMINE's THOUGHTS on X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Genre:

Action/Adventure/Sci-fi/Fantasy

Rating:

PG-13

For sequences of intense sci-fi violence and action, some suggestive material, nudity and language

Release Date:

May 23, 2014

Run Time:

2 hours 11 minutes

Directed by:

Bryan Singer

Screenplay by:

Simon Kinberg

Plot Synopsis:

The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants in the future.

Cast:

Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine

Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier/Professor X

James McAvoy as Young Charles Xavier

Michael Fassbender as Young Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto

Ian McKellan as Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto

Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique/Raven

Peter Dinklage as Dr. Bolivar Trask

Nicholas Hoult as Hank McCoy/Beast

Ellen Page as Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat

Evan Peters as Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver

Shawn Ashmore as Bobby/Iceman

Josh Helman as Major William Stryker

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**My Thoughts**

Note: This review contains no spoilers

Well, my family and I finally got our movie night, and X-Men: Days of Future Past was one of the movies we watched! We absolutely loved it! Every time I watch an X-Men movie, they keep upping the ante on it. I keep getting blown away with the creative story/plot and the characters. Of course, it's awesome that the actors, that first started portraying our favorite mutant characters, keep reprising their roles is just outstanding. There is character growth with each film, and every time the cast just nails it! The fight for humanity is very much present in this storyline. It is apparent in their future, mutant abilities continue to grow and evolve, as we have seen with the character Kitty Pryde and Iceman portrayed by Ellen Page and Shawn Ashmore, respectively, since the first movies. There is so much happening as we get glimpses of what's happening both in the future and the past, simultaneously. It may seem confusing, but as long as you don't miss a scene, the movie was easy to follow...the movie easily flowed back and forth.

X-Men:Days of Future Past isn't just an action/adventure movie, it is also an emotionally charged narrative that relays a message of hope and the fight for humanity..."for humans and mutants alike." Crazy, but a great truth told with favorite comic book characters. With the fair share of action, effects, and an amazing storyline, I...and the audience...was completely captivated with the movie. Whoa! To top it off, we waited for that after credits scenes that has been talked about. And, whoa, are we in for more in the next X-Men movie. I am already excited.

This is an undeniably an amazing, gripping and emotional summer movie that is a "must see!" It's not just another comic book movie!

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