X-Men Days of Future Past

                When it comes to the “X-Men” film series, it hasn’t really been anything that sparked that much greatness to me. While I enjoyed the films, with the exception of “Origins: Wolverine” and “The Last Stand,” nothing really did seem to peak my interest. In fact, the only film that managed to actually get me truly invested was “X-Men First Class,” because of how intense the tone was more so than the others. Granted, “The Wolverine” was awesome, but that was more for the sheer fun and enjoyment of Hugh Jackman as the character. “First Class” was the first in the series that I felt was something worth more than what I was expecting, especially with it being a prequel to the films prior.

                The problems I had with “First Class” were mostly due to continuity errors to the other films…but those complaints are out the window, thanks to the help of “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” And let me say, this is the first film in a long time where we can say with complete honesty, that “X-Men 3” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” didn’t happen.

                In “Days of Future Past,” the future is run by the Sentinals, who are now hunting for surviving mutants, bringing them to the brink of extinction. However, the ones who have been able to make it through, Ice-man, Kitty Pryde, Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine, and others, have a plan to fix the future and set everything in motion. They send Wolverine back to the past, so he can get Professor X and Magneto to work together again, and stop Mystique from murdering Bolivar Trask, the creator of the Sentinals.

                Now, let me address the things I need to bring up. First of all, Kitty Pryde can send people back in time; is that something she did in the comics? Because I don’t believe she’s done that beforehand. I know it may be a small nitpick, but I would like some explanation.

Now for the other complaints…oh wait, I have nothing else, because this film was AMAZING!! Seriously, if you haven’t seen the movie yet, definitely go out and see it now! It fixes almost every problem that was brought up within some of the previous films. And you know what that means? If people were disappointed with story arcs that weren’t properly represented, they now have a chance to do them right, here!

While the film does star Wolverine, it’s mostly a film about Charles, Erik, and Raven, much like “First Class” was, with Wolverine just being there just to get the story moving along. And while I do love me some Wolverine action, I’m glad that it can also focus more with other X-Men that are just as deserving. Not only that, but the cast still does an amazing job; Michael Fassbender as young Erik, Nicholas Hoult as young Beast (who I am SO glad has a good movie under his belt after three years), Jennifer Lawrence as young Mystique, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine all the way through. However to me, the true essence of this film comes from James McAvoy as young Charles Xavier. His performance in this film truly captures the essence of Patrick Stewart’s Xavier, that I would TRULY believe this guy was a young version of this character, much like Ewan McGregor as young Obi-Wan. Also, let’s not forget about Peter Dinklage as Bolivar Trask, who is brilliant as always. I mean, it IS Peter friggin Dinklage, why WOULDN’T he be great?

The action scenes in the film are also a spectacle to watch. Bryan Singer really knows how to do action scenes in a way that truly capture the spirit of comic book movies. They are fun, suspenseful, funny, and at times breath-taking. I could have easily recommended this movie as a simple popcorn film, just to see them alone. That’s how good the action is in the film.

Overall, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is a marvelous film for the theaters. And let me say this…not only is this the best of the “X-Men” films...this is also the best Bryan Singer film, since “The Usual Suspects.” His best film in almost 20 years people! That’s pretty big!

Rating: 10/10