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Watched a bootleg cam copy of X-men Apocalypse today, not a bad movie. If you like Future Past you will like this. The characters are handled well and the movie moves at a good pace.
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Saw a 2D showing at the weekend... Yeah I agree, if you enjoyed Days of Future Past, you'll enjoy this latest entry in the Singer X-Men universe.
Young Storm is pretty cool, and I like the new actor as Nightcrawler more than Alan Cumming.
I will say this... they have absolutely nailed the look of Psylocke in this movie!
Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse is suitably villainous and charismatic, but I really wish they'd have gone for a look more akin to the massive, imposing form of the comic book version of the character.
Some great action set pieces, as always.
Yeah... it'll make money and Fox will retain the rights and continue making X-Men movies.PUNY HUMANS! -
Not bad, but not impressive.
The movie lacks some "cohesion", needed a tighter script, and not "one action scene after the other". Many fond nods to characters and moments in the comic book, but they're a bit flat.
There's a segment at the end of the credits, introducing another fan favorite.
Nightcrawler, my favorite, is ok, but I still dislike the skin hieroglyphs, and the red leather jacket always made me think "he's going to start singing Thriller anytime now".
And yes, Apocalypse needed someone who was more impressive (visually).
The movie ends with the message "this movie provided work for 15,000 people", hoping people will look beyond Singer's legal problems, I guess, and not let the whole X-crew down....
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"When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."Comment
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The ending of the movie did make me smile, and gave me hope that we might see the next few films portraying the X-Men in a manner closer to what we grew up with in the comics.
And make sure to stay until the very end of the credits for a brief coda setting up the next standalone film of a certain popular character.
PUNY HUMANS!Comment
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The parts are greater than the whole. Lots of exposition and monlogging. Excellent effects but the movie is kind of boring. Probably Jennifer Lawrence's worst performance. My nerd nitpick is the actress from Game of Thrones isn't nearly pretty enough to play Jean Grey.Comment
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Will probably see it at the local theater this weekend. I figure it's worth $5.
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Saw it today and enjoyed it. A bit gruesome in parts, so parents beware a bit. You can see it coming for the most part, so I shielded my daughter's eyes. I wouldn't recommend taking kids under 8 or so, but your mileage may vary.
Not a huge X-Men guy, but I've found something in each film I've enjoyed (yes, even X3 and the Wolverine films). This isn't up the level of First Class or Days of Future Past, but if you liked those films, it's worth your time. Fassbender and MacAvoy give great performances as always, and the new kids were good. I can kind of see the point of view that Jennifer Lawrence wasn't fully engaged.
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Since this is spoiler free could someone please send me a message explaining the significance of the post credits scene?Comment
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Fans of vintage Metallica will also enjoy a certain scene.
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Just kidding...they are all fine looking women in my eyes...
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Does a woman pretty enough to be Jean Gray actually exist?Of all the souls I have encountered his was the most...human.Comment
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sigpic Oh then, what's this? Big flashy lighty thing, that's what brought me here! Big flashy lighty things have got me written all over them. Not actually. But give me time. And a crayon.Comment
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