X-Men

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X-Men

PG-13

Released Jul 14, 2000

1h 44m

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They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist.

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Faithful to the comics and filled with action, X-Men brings a crowded slate of classic Marvel characters to the screen with a talented ensemble cast and surprisingly sharp narrative focus.

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Jami Bernard

New York Daily News

The X-Men comic books have spawned a cottage industry of mutant characters, and the movie helps make sense of these legions while offering the established fan base something new to cheer.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 15, 2015

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Exciting mainly because anything can happen and does, the movie drags a bit as it approaches a climax set on top of the Statue of Liberty. But once there it revives.

Jul 15, 2015

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

This is a film that should satisfy fans of the hugely popular comic book and audiences who can't tell one uncanny X-Man from another. Mutants rule.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 15, 2015

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

It's impressive how much good casting can elevate an otherwise silly concept. Similarly, it's surprising how much more satisfying 104-minute movie can be, as it's not trying to break the storytelling mold.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 11, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Bryan Singer and company proved the impossible to be possible.

Jan 31, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

There are potent motives behind every character, and the actionized plot resembles a morality play more than typical good vs. evil superhero fluff.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 15, 2023

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Recneps .

A great starting point for Marvel movies on the big screen (yes, Blade came first, but this movie is better). It hasn't aged well and later movies expanded on it greatly, but it's iconic for a reason. So many things were done right that I can excuse the standard, mediocre plot, comic inaccuracies (yes, Scott, I WOULD prefer yellow spandex), and some of the writing being awful...you know which amphibian-related line I'm talking about. Overall, it's important to watch as a piece of history and a fun time, but is a fairly middle-of-the-road entry in the franchise

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/13/25

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CaptainBoulder T

Good orgin story for the xmen

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Garrett B

Wolverine was only character I enjoyed. They made it weird on purpose, maybe to be unique. Modern superhero movies are more entertaining. Would rewatch just for wolverine superfan things, thats about it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Khaliel P

Fox’s X-Men overcame years of rejected, too-expensive scripts and a difficult director search—Bryan Singer twice said no before accepting—to shoot in 1999 and kick-start modern superhero cinema. Set in 2005, it follows Rogue and Wolverine amid Senator Kelly’s mutant-registration push and Magneto’s countermove, while taking liberties (teen Rogue, younger Storm, a brute Sabretooth). Though some CGI has aged, set pieces like Magneto turning police weapons on their owners still impress. Cast largely from “second choices”—with a then-unknown Hugh Jackman hired just three weeks before filming—the ensemble clicked. Despite frustrations (Cyclops sidelined, all-black costumes), the film proved comics weren’t just for kids, paved the way for Spider-Man, and stands as a potent allegory for stigmatized minorities.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Jorge R

I really enjoyed X-Men. But if mutants were real, this is the world where we will be living in!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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Zein U

Absolutely fantastic movie! Would recommend everyone to watch this masterpiece of a movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Synopsis

They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist.

Director: Bryan Singer
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner, Tom DeSanto
Screenwriter: Bryan Singer, David Hayter
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Genetics Productions, Marvel Films, Marvel Enterprises, Springwood Productions, Bad Hat Harry, Donner/Schuler-Donner
Rating: PG-13 (Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $157.3M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby EX
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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