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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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Critics Consensus

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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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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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

I don't care what you think, still my favorite superhero films...

Jul 23, 2021

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Ethan C

Fine storyline. 2000 thematic styling is not a style that should ever return.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Darren D

25th Anniversary of X-MEN was a reminder that it's still one of the better comic book adaptations & one that actually felt it had a single vision from all associated with it. Knowing they upped the quality in X2 is an achievement. Ian Mckellen & Patrick Stewart were on form.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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James E

This is one of the founding fathers of modern day superhero movies for good reason. This has aged a lot, especially the graphics, but it still holds up as a thoughtful and interesting movie. The love for X-men is present in every scene, and the joy this can bring an X-men fan can’t go unnoticed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Nerd W

The movie that started the franchise, great casting!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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UNiTE L

los mejores actores que puede tener xmen para su live action

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Mate P

X-Men is a really great first movie of a franchise, with a good and fairly grounded story and great themes. The characters are well-established, even though Wolverine is the only one who had an arc. The dialogues are well-written, while the story is intriguing and pretty grounded. My favourite character besides Wolverine and Professor X is Cyclops. He is actually just a nice guy, even though Wolverine dislikes him. The cinematography is pretty good, the lighting is the aspect of it that I enjoyed the most. The pacing is excellent, you feel like you want more of it, which is great, especially if you want to make a franchise. The visual effects are good, even though some of it looks ridiculous today. The score is exceptionally good for a comic movie and the cast is just absolutely outstanding. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen would be enough to have a great cast, but this film is completely stacked. X-Men is a great vintage Marvel movie, which is weird to say since it's only 25 years old at the moment.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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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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