This prequel to the other X-Men stories deals with the time before Charles Xavier became Professor X, and Erik Lehnsherr became his archenemy Magneto. In their student days they were the best of friends, and fought together to save the world from a great threat. James McEvoy as Xavier and Michael Fassbender as Lehnsherr bring talent and conviction to their roles, and the bond between them is palpable. But the story of the recruits is slack, and the threat is saved only by the personage of the dependable Kevin Bacon in a multi-generational role. The special effects are passable by today's standards, but nothing exceptional. It's an OK summer escape, but not one for your can't miss list.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
X-Men: First Class ***
This prequel to the other X-Men stories deals with the time before Charles Xavier became Professor X, and Erik Lehnsherr became his archenemy Magneto. In their student days they were the best of friends, and fought together to save the world from a great threat. James McEvoy as Xavier and Michael Fassbender as Lehnsherr bring talent and conviction to their roles, and the bond between them is palpable. But the story of the recruits is slack, and the threat is saved only by the personage of the dependable Kevin Bacon in a multi-generational role. The special effects are passable by today's standards, but nothing exceptional. It's an OK summer escape, but not one for your can't miss list.
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