X2
The second X-Men film with the cast and director Bryan Singer returning. Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his team of genetically gifted heroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker (Brian Cox). Storm (Halle Berry), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) must team with nemeses Magneto (Ian McKellen) and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn) to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
- Director:
- Bryan Singer ('The Usual Suspects', 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', 'Superman Returns')
- Writer:
- Michael DoughertyDan HarrisDavid Hayter
- Cast:
- Patrick StewartHugh JackmanIan McKellenHalle BerryFamke JanssenJames MarsdenAnna PaquinRebecca RomijnBrian CoxAlan Cumming
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressBigger and more ambitious in every respect, from its action and visceral qualities to its themes.
Time Out
pressThe emotional spectrum has widened, too, encompassing buoyant mirth and heroic tragedy.
The New York Times
pressIt succeeds pretty well in rising to the challenge that most sequels face: how to give the audience more of what it responded to the first time while feeding its appetite for novelty.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressBest of all, this is a film which excites the eye without numbing the brain.
Empire Magazine
pressDuring shooting, Singer constantly referred to The Empire Strikes Back as his template -- and, by jove, he's made a movie that's worthy of the comparison.
Variety
pressBigger and more ambitious in every respect, from its action and visceral qualities to its themes.
Time Out
pressThe emotional spectrum has widened, too, encompassing buoyant mirth and heroic tragedy.
The New York Times
pressIt succeeds pretty well in rising to the challenge that most sequels face: how to give the audience more of what it responded to the first time while feeding its appetite for novelty.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressBest of all, this is a film which excites the eye without numbing the brain.
Empire Magazine
pressDuring shooting, Singer constantly referred to The Empire Strikes Back as his template -- and, by jove, he's made a movie that's worthy of the comparison.
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