X2

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X2

PG-13

Released May 2, 2003

2h 14m

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Stryker (Brian Cox), a villianous former Army commander, holds the key to Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) past and the future of the X-Men. This threat re-ignites the call for a mutant registration act. Stryker starts a full-out assault on Professor Xavier's (Patrick Stewart) mansion and school. After escaping his plastic cell, Magneto (Ian McKellen) proposes a partnership with Xavier and the X-Men to combat this new formidable enemy they both have in common.

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Tightly scripted, solidly acted, and impressively ambitious, X2: X-Men United is bigger and better than its predecessor -- and a benchmark for comic sequels in general.

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Alonso Duralde

The Advocate

X2 is pretty much all that you’d ever want out of a comic book movie -- it’s smart, it’s breathlessly paced, the characters have at least 2 1/2 dimensions, and the action sequences are jaw-droppers, even on the small screen.

Apr 5, 2022

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

The truth is, the film is never again as good as its brilliant opening sequence.

Jan 10, 2018

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

X-Men 2 remains a decent enough sci-fi effort, which delivers on most of the levels fans could expect. Too bad it's hampered by a plot that wouldn't get green-lit for an average episode of Buffy.

Jan 3, 2018

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

At 135 minutes it never feels long, thanks to a driving pace, rapid crosscutting between parallel stories, and spectacular action scenes that never forget about the characters at the center.

May 4, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Inspiring hope for equality and further suggesting that governments are at the mercy of the populace, the franchise actionizes these themes to gratify both the mind and senses as few comic book movies have ever done to this point.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 15, 2023

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

It does more than any other live action superhero film to convey the sheer wonder of superpowers.

Jul 23, 2021

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Dennis T

That scene with magneto breaking out of prison is enough to make this movie an instant classic

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Gareth v

A strong sequel that follows a very similar theme to it's predecessor. If you liked the first movie, this won't disappoint.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Eye C

The intro of the movie is amazing, and in general the best is Nightcrawler. I like this movie, and the only thing that makes me a little meh is the drama between Wolverine, Jean and Cyclops.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 14 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Sci-Fi Action, Brief Language, Sci-Fi Violence and Some Sexuality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $214,900,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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James E

This lives up to the hype and expectations set from the first film. It improves everything it can while adding its own interesting touches. The choreography is rarely matched, and the acting, particularly in Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Alan Cumming is outstanding. Nightcrawler is an easy highlight, but most of this movie is lovable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Nerd W

Decent but not amazing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Synopsis

Stryker (Brian Cox), a villianous former Army commander, holds the key to Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) past and the future of the X-Men. This threat re-ignites the call for a mutant registration act. Stryker starts a full-out assault on Professor Xavier's (Patrick Stewart) mansion and school. After escaping his plastic cell, Magneto (Ian McKellen) proposes a partnership with Xavier and the X-Men to combat this new formidable enemy they both have in common.

Director: Bryan Singer
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter
Screenwriter: Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty, David Hayter, Bryan Singer, Zak Penn
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Marvel Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action|Brief Language|Sci-Fi Violence|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $214.9M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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