Mutantkind divided against itself
Added 2/3/2010
As this movie opens, things are looking up for mutants. A new President (Josef Sommer) is so sympathetic to their concerns that he has created a Department of Mutant Affairs, helmed by one of their own--former X-Man Dr. Hank "Beast" McCoy (Kelsey Grammar). At Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, the mansion has been repaired after the commando incursion of X2 - X-Men United (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition), and students of all sizes scurry through the halls at class-change time. Even Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) seems to have settled in as part of the team, although in Danger Room simulations he still has a tendency to bend the rules. But Scott Summers (James Marsden) is so consumed by grief over the death of Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) that he's abdicated his position as leader, forcing Storm (Halle Berry) to step into the slot--a job she doesn't want. And Magneto (Ian McKellen) remains at large and a matter of deep concern to the government. Then Jean is unexpectedly resurrected from the depths of Alkali Lake. But Prof. Xavier (Patrick Stewart) fears what the strain of saving herself may have done to her Class 5 mutant powers. Meanwhile, Warren Worthington II (Michael Murphy), head of a great pharmaceutical company, has announced the creation of a vaccine that can suppress--permanently--all mutant ability. Despite assurances that taking it will be entirely voluntary, Magneto, that survivor of the Holocaust, fears what its existence may mean and begins assembling a mutant army called "The Brotherhood." In the end, it's five Xavier students against a mass of raging outlaw mutants with a weapon that may mean the end of the world.
This splendid climax to the X-Men trilogy is worth every cent of its cost, from the sensitive portrayals of inner conflict suffered by Wolverine, Xavier, Storm, and Jean to the thunderous John Powell score (X-Men: The Last Stand (Original Motion Picture)) to the introduction of imaginative new mutant characters (including Ben Foster as Worthington's son/namesake, Angel, with his gorgeous 20-foot wingspan) to the stunning special effects. (I'm only disappointed that Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler didn't make a return appearance.) Note: If you didn't see it in the theater, DO NOT stop the player until after the credits have rolled. You'll see a short scene that hints of more to come--and if it's as good as this, I can't wait!
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XMEN the Last Stand
Added 1/31/2010
After trying to buy this DVD from all over New Zealand i was rapt to be able to purchase it through Amazon.com. Service is amazing and very eficient.
arrived well within the time frame suggested and plays well in Full Screen mode.
Infact i was able purchase it cheaper, comparably to other DVD's, in my own country !
thank you
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BLU RAY VERSION
Added 1/15/2010
BLU-RAY VERSION IS WORTH BUYING. I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MOVIE, OTHERS ALREADY HAVE. BUT, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TELL YOU IF IT IS WORTH UPGRADING FROM YOUR REGULAR DVD TO BLU-RAY. THIS ONE IS WORTH IT. COLORS ARE STUNNING AND SOUNDS GREAT.
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Movie was rushed and superficial
Added 1/6/2010
I lurved the first two x-men movies, and I love the whole francise. What could go wrong?
First of all, most of the new mutants introduced were pathetic, Juggarnaught didn't really work, angel existed just to swoop down and prove his father wrong, and that fast chic was just there to distract storm from the fact that she had no plot written for her.
Really the problem is this movie was abandoned. The original X-men director went away to do Superman Returns (so he could film an actor who looked like Mr Rieves R.I.P lift things)
Whoever the new guy just couldn't seem to create scenes that worked. Every poignant moment in the film felt rushed and the actors were about as emotional as sim's.
I recommend watching X-2 twice instead of this
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X-Men Trilogy
Added 12/31/2009
Action, adventure, cool special effects, a first rate cast, and strong stories to boot. I can't say enough good things about these three movies. Director Bryan Singer displays his expertise with an ensemble cast, accomplishing a feat by making three live-action movies about an entire group of superheroes.
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Mutantkind divided against itself
Added 2/3/2010
As this movie opens, things are looking up for mutants. A new President (Josef Sommer) is so sympathetic to their concerns that he has created a Department of Mutant Affairs, helmed by one of their own--former X-Man Dr. Hank "Beast" McCoy (Kelsey Grammar). At Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, the mansion has been repaired after the commando incursion of X2 - X-Men United (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition), and students of all sizes scurry through the halls at class-change time. Even Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) seems to have settled in as part of the team, although in Danger Room simulations he still has a tendency to bend the rules. But Scott Summers (James Marsden) is so consumed by grief over the death of Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) that he's abdicated his position as leader, forcing Storm (Halle Berry) to step into the slot--a job she doesn't want. And Magneto (Ian McKellen) remains at large and a matter of deep concern to the government. Then Jean is unexpectedly resurrected from the depths of Alkali Lake. But Prof. Xavier (Patrick Stewart) fears what the strain of saving herself may have done to her Class 5 mutant powers. Meanwhile, Warren Worthington II (Michael Murphy), head of a great pharmaceutical company, has announced the creation of a vaccine that can suppress--permanently--all mutant ability. Despite assurances that taking it will be entirely voluntary, Magneto, that survivor of the Holocaust, fears what its existence may mean and begins assembling a mutant army called "The Brotherhood." In the end, it's five Xavier students against a mass of raging outlaw mutants with a weapon that may mean the end of the world.
This splendid climax to the X-Men trilogy is worth every cent of its cost, from the sensitive portrayals of inner conflict suffered by Wolverine, Xavier, Storm, and Jean to the thunderous John Powell score (X-Men: The Last Stand (Original Motion Picture)) to the introduction of imaginative new mutant characters (including Ben Foster as Worthington's son/namesake, Angel, with his gorgeous 20-foot wingspan) to the stunning special effects. (I'm only disappointed that Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler didn't make a return appearance.) Note: If you didn't see it in the theater, DO NOT stop the player until after the credits have rolled. You'll see a short scene that hints of more to come--and if it's as good as this, I can't wait!
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XMEN the Last Stand
Added 1/31/2010
After trying to buy this DVD from all over New Zealand i was rapt to be able to purchase it through Amazon.com. Service is amazing and very eficient.
arrived well within the time frame suggested and plays well in Full Screen mode.
Infact i was able purchase it cheaper, comparably to other DVD's, in my own country !
thank you
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BLU RAY VERSION
Added 1/15/2010
BLU-RAY VERSION IS WORTH BUYING. I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MOVIE, OTHERS ALREADY HAVE. BUT, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TELL YOU IF IT IS WORTH UPGRADING FROM YOUR REGULAR DVD TO BLU-RAY. THIS ONE IS WORTH IT. COLORS ARE STUNNING AND SOUNDS GREAT.
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