
Variety
Bigger and more ambitious in every respect, from its action and visceral qualities to its themes.
Full reviewThe 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.
Bigger and more ambitious in every respect, from its action and visceral qualities to its themes.
Full reviewThe emotional spectrum has widened, too, encompassing buoyant mirth and heroic tragedy.
Full reviewIt 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.
Full reviewBest of all, this is a film which excites the eye without numbing the brain.
Full reviewDuring 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.
Full reviewX2 is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Disney+ and Prime Video Store.
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