The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread - Page 24

Loganbabe · 06-08-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gambit78

More gems:
-Charles telling Raven to put some clothes on as he freaks out. Just McAvoy's comedic timing there, classic.

-McAvoy's eyebrow raise at Fassbender/Erik before seeing the Real Angel.

-Tearing up. Who would have thought we would have superheroes tear up together over a memory?

-The haunting image of Charles fallen self after the bullet. I was startled at his sky-blue eyes here. Yikes.

Just so glad he took this role!

I'm in love with your post.

And James' eyes are really THAT blue, trust me.

psylockolussus · 06-08-2011, 02:04 AM

He has the best blue eyes ever!

Loganbabe · 06-08-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by psylockolussus

He has the best blue eyes ever!

Paul Newman would beg to disagree, but yeah, he does.

Plus the fact that they're incredibly expressive, two classically-trained actors on their own!

DarknessOfDeath · 06-08-2011, 07:08 AM

James surprised me in this film and I believed he could pull off a young Xavier. Loved him since Wanted. I hope he returns in FC2.

Ever since I heard there was a prequel in the works, I wasn't so sure about it but after seeing it, I was impressed.

Midnight Black · 06-08-2011, 02:57 PM

He did a great job. Got a lil tired of the "my friend" he kept saying throughout the film. He sounded like a bargain car sales man or something.

Also, is it just me or was Charles kind of a perv with the ladies, especially after a few drinks lol.

iskrew · 06-09-2011, 06:25 AM

I have to admit, the first time I heard he was cast as Xavier I wasn't too sure about it. I didn't know much about him except him being Mr. Tumnus and the lead in Wanted (and I had forgotten about it). But man, I became a HUGE FAN after watching First Class. He certainly exceeded my expectations. He's a good actor and extremely charming.

Him and Fassbender also got great chemistry.

SuperSoldier985 · 06-09-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Black

Also, is it just me or was Charles kind of a perv with the ladies, especially after a few drinks lol.

A perv? Sounds like he was just spittin' game confidently....I mean, when you can read minds, you can pretty much always know the right thing to say..

Midnight Black · 06-09-2011, 10:26 AM

There's spitting game and then there's just taking advantage. This man was spitting game at all the ladies lol. I would've done the same and do so oh well lol. Yeah I didn't mean perv in a bad way, but he definitely reminded me of Quagmire lol.

SuperSoldier985 · 06-09-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Black

There's spitting game and then there's just taking advantage. This man was spitting game at all the ladies lol. I would've done the same and do so oh well lol. Yeah I didn't mean perv in a bad way, but he definitely reminded me of Quagmire lol.

It's not like he controlled her thoughts and made her ya know...do what he wanted. I guess he still has some ounce of morality, using his abilities to guess that girl's favorite drink or whatever. I mean, you can definitely respect and realize how much Xavier prides himself on the use and misuse of power later in his life, but it's interesting to see how he himself straddles that fine line of misuse at times.

Midnight Black · 06-09-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

A perv? Sounds like he was just spittin' game confidently....I mean, when you can read minds, you can pretty much always know the right thing to say..

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

It's not like he controlled her thoughts and made her ya know...do what he wanted. I guess he still has some ounce of morality, using his abilities to guess that girl's favorite drink or whatever. I mean, you can definitely respect and realize how much Xavier prides himself on the use and misuse of power later in his life, but it's interesting to see how he himself straddles that fine line of misuse at times.

Especially, after he has been drinking lol.

DigificWriter · 06-09-2011, 08:54 PM

I said this in my review of the film on another board, but it bears repeating here; McAvoy was perfectly cast as Xavier, and brought a gravitas to the role that really pays homage to Stewart's performance as the character but without being derivative. He was one of my favorite actors in the film, along with Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, and January Jones, and really knocked things out of the park.

He definitely needs to return for any sequel(s), and it will be a shame if he doesn't.

Ponyboy · 06-09-2011, 08:57 PM

I agree. McAvoy actually surprised me. I think once we see him bald it will just cement the fact that he is Xavier now. Fassbender also surprised me, but mainly because I'm less familiar with him than McAvoy.

psylockolussus · 06-10-2011, 02:15 AM

He's really a good actor, watch his performance at Wanted, it was super good!

iskrew · 06-10-2011, 02:21 AM

^ I watched it again yesterday and damn, he's amazing. I actually thought he was American when I watched it three years ago. I don't know if McAvoy is perfectly cast as Xavier or McAvoy can adapt into whatever character he's given.

psylockolussus · 06-10-2011, 02:34 AM

Yup he's good at The Chronicles of Narnia too as a half-animal!

And I have seen Atonement but I don't really remember his acting but he got nominations in that movie.

Midnight Black · 06-10-2011, 11:58 AM

Great Casting on all ends...well most.

DarknessOfDeath · 06-10-2011, 01:22 PM

Oh yeah. I forgot he was in Narnia. He was also in Dune, Atonement with Keira Knightley, Becoming Jean with Anne Hathaway and the last King of Scottland, which I haven't watched yet since I bought the dvd from a while back.

I think out of the film's I've seen, X-Men First Class is his best work to date. James better be back for a sequel.

WeasleyIsRKing · 06-10-2011, 02:05 PM

If this were O.W.L. results I think James would have received and E for Exceeds Expectations. I liked Patrick Stewart as Xavier, but I never felt emotionally connected to him. That scene where Charles gets Erik to move the satellite dish...great acting. Really gets you to care about both of them. Amazing scene.

WeasleyIsRKing · 06-10-2011, 02:17 PM

McAvoy and Fassbender have to come back for a sequel or there is no point in doing it.

Loganbabe · 06-10-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by psylockolussus

And I have seen Atonement but I don't really remember his acting but he got nominations in that movie.

His acting was phenomenal in Atonement...I still can't forgive the Academy for nominating Tommy-Lee Jones for a completely bland film AND role, but not James.

He came really close, though. He got Golden Globe and Bafta's noms, and won other awards for it. I wish his acting - and the film itself - had been more recognized.

I really love him in "Inside I'm Dancing" (in which he plays a young guy with muscular dystrophy and wheelchair-bound - some preparation for Xavier?) and BBC's modern version of "Macbeth". And "The Last King of Scotland" too, of course. I still have to watch "The Conspirator"...

WeasleyIsRKing · 06-10-2011, 11:10 PM

Guess I need to go check out some more of McAvoy's films.

SuperSoldier985 · 06-10-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WeasleyIsRKing

Guess I need to go check out some more of McAvoy's films.

So far I've seen him in Narnia, Atonement, Wanted, The Last King of Scotland, Gnomeo & Juliet, and The Conspirator...He seems to do well as far as picking roles.

WeasleyIsRKing · 06-11-2011, 12:53 AM

I've seen him in Narnia, Atonement, Wanted, and X-Men:FC. Looks like I should check out The Conspirator, Becoming Jane, and The Last King of Scotland. Its been awhile since I've seen Atonement and Wanted. Should prolly see them too.

JimB · 06-11-2011, 10:32 AM

I liked McAvoy's interpretation of young Xavier as a mild mannered, gentle, subtle, and calm person which I like for a telepath.

JimB · 06-11-2011, 10:33 AM

Btw, when learned that he was the guy that starred in The Last King of Scotland I had a smile on my face

06-08-2011, 02:04 AM	#577
psylockolussus X42014 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Future Posts: 8,484	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread He has the best blue eyes ever! __________________ X-MEN: The Next Trilogy X4: Days of Future Past (2014) - Wolverine, Professor X, Storm, Beast, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Bishop, Colossus, Warpath, Blink, Magneto, Mystique, Trask X5: The Mutant Massacre (2016) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Iceman, Angel, Shadowcat, Colossus, Bishop, Mr. Sinister, Marrow, Marauders X6: Age of Apocalypse (2018) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Psylocke, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Colossus, Apocalypse, Archangel, Horsemen The X-Men Central

06-08-2011, 07:08 AM	#579
DarknessOfDeath Lost in the darkness... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In Jean Grey's(The White Phoenix of the Crown)arms Posts: 25,908	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread James surprised me in this film and I believed he could pull off a young Xavier. Loved him since Wanted. I hope he returns in FC2. Ever since I heard there was a prequel in the works, I wasn't so sure about it but after seeing it, I was impressed. __________________ "Mutation...it is the key to our evolution. It is how we've evolved into a single cell organism and into the dominate species of the planet. This process is slow, taking thousands and thousands of years but every few millennia, evolution leaps forward.” – Jean Grey, X-Men II: United; played by Famke Janssen. Please read my fan fic of X-Men III Here. :)

06-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#580
Midnight Black Deeeaaaddd Giveaway!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Circle City (Naptown) Posts: 3,067	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread He did a great job. Got a lil tired of the "my friend" he kept saying throughout the film. He sounded like a bargain car sales man or something. Also, is it just me or was Charles kind of a perv with the ladies, especially after a few drinks lol. __________________ Indiana Hype Group: http://forums.superherohype.com/group.php?groupid=141 Xbox- XKdaAssassin (me and my son's...so be mindful of language used. Thanks!)

06-09-2011, 06:25 AM	#581
iskrew Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 33	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread I have to admit, the first time I heard he was cast as Xavier I wasn't too sure about it. I didn't know much about him except him being Mr. Tumnus and the lead in Wanted (and I had forgotten about it). But man, I became a HUGE FAN after watching First Class. He certainly exceeded my expectations. He's a good actor and extremely charming. Him and Fassbender also got great chemistry.

06-09-2011, 10:26 AM	#583
Midnight Black Deeeaaaddd Giveaway!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Circle City (Naptown) Posts: 3,067	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread There's spitting game and then there's just taking advantage. This man was spitting game at all the ladies lol. I would've done the same and do so oh well lol. Yeah I didn't mean perv in a bad way, but he definitely reminded me of Quagmire lol. __________________ Indiana Hype Group: http://forums.superherohype.com/group.php?groupid=141 Xbox- XKdaAssassin (me and my son's...so be mindful of language used. Thanks!)

06-09-2011, 08:54 PM	#586
DigificWriter Side-Kick Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 948	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread I said this in my review of the film on another board, but it bears repeating here; McAvoy was perfectly cast as Xavier, and brought a gravitas to the role that really pays homage to Stewart's performance as the character but without being derivative. He was one of my favorite actors in the film, along with Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, and January Jones, and really knocked things out of the park. He definitely needs to return for any sequel(s), and it will be a shame if he doesn't.

06-09-2011, 08:57 PM	#587
Ponyboy I'm the real Peterman. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 2,857	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread I agree. McAvoy actually surprised me. I think once we see him bald it will just cement the fact that he is Xavier now. Fassbender also surprised me, but mainly because I'm less familiar with him than McAvoy. __________________ www.WelcomeToBoneville.com

06-10-2011, 02:15 AM	#588
psylockolussus X42014 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Future Posts: 8,484	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread He's really a good actor, watch his performance at Wanted, it was super good! __________________ X-MEN: The Next Trilogy X4: Days of Future Past (2014) - Wolverine, Professor X, Storm, Beast, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Bishop, Colossus, Warpath, Blink, Magneto, Mystique, Trask X5: The Mutant Massacre (2016) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Iceman, Angel, Shadowcat, Colossus, Bishop, Mr. Sinister, Marrow, Marauders X6: Age of Apocalypse (2018) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Psylocke, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Colossus, Apocalypse, Archangel, Horsemen The X-Men Central

06-10-2011, 02:21 AM	#589
iskrew Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 33	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread ^ I watched it again yesterday and damn, he's amazing. I actually thought he was American when I watched it three years ago. I don't know if McAvoy is perfectly cast as Xavier or McAvoy can adapt into whatever character he's given.

06-10-2011, 02:34 AM	#590
psylockolussus X42014 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Future Posts: 8,484	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread Yup he's good at The Chronicles of Narnia too as a half-animal! And I have seen Atonement but I don't really remember his acting but he got nominations in that movie. __________________ X-MEN: The Next Trilogy X4: Days of Future Past (2014) - Wolverine, Professor X, Storm, Beast, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Bishop, Colossus, Warpath, Blink, Magneto, Mystique, Trask X5: The Mutant Massacre (2016) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Iceman, Angel, Shadowcat, Colossus, Bishop, Mr. Sinister, Marrow, Marauders X6: Age of Apocalypse (2018) - Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Psylocke, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Colossus, Apocalypse, Archangel, Horsemen The X-Men Central

06-10-2011, 11:58 AM	#591
Midnight Black Deeeaaaddd Giveaway!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Circle City (Naptown) Posts: 3,067	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread Great Casting on all ends...well most. __________________ Indiana Hype Group: http://forums.superherohype.com/group.php?groupid=141 Xbox- XKdaAssassin (me and my son's...so be mindful of language used. Thanks!)

06-10-2011, 01:22 PM	#592
DarknessOfDeath Lost in the darkness... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In Jean Grey's(The White Phoenix of the Crown)arms Posts: 25,908	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread Oh yeah. I forgot he was in Narnia. He was also in Dune, Atonement with Keira Knightley, Becoming Jean with Anne Hathaway and the last King of Scottland, which I haven't watched yet since I bought the dvd from a while back. I think out of the film's I've seen, X-Men First Class is his best work to date. James better be back for a sequel. __________________ "Mutation...it is the key to our evolution. It is how we've evolved into a single cell organism and into the dominate species of the planet. This process is slow, taking thousands and thousands of years but every few millennia, evolution leaps forward.” – Jean Grey, X-Men II: United; played by Famke Janssen. Please read my fan fic of X-Men III Here. :)

06-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#593
WeasleyIsRKing Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 215	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread If this were O.W.L. results I think James would have received and E for Exceeds Expectations. I liked Patrick Stewart as Xavier, but I never felt emotionally connected to him. That scene where Charles gets Erik to move the satellite dish...great acting. Really gets you to care about both of them. Amazing scene.

06-10-2011, 02:17 PM	#594
WeasleyIsRKing Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 215	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread McAvoy and Fassbender have to come back for a sequel or there is no point in doing it.

06-10-2011, 11:10 PM	#596
WeasleyIsRKing Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 215	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread Guess I need to go check out some more of McAvoy's films.

06-11-2011, 12:53 AM	#598
WeasleyIsRKing Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 215	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread I've seen him in Narnia, Atonement, Wanted, and X-Men:FC. Looks like I should check out The Conspirator, Becoming Jane, and The Last King of Scotland. Its been awhile since I've seen Atonement and Wanted. Should prolly see them too.

06-11-2011, 10:32 AM	#599
JimB Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mexico Posts: 515	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread I liked McAvoy's interpretation of young Xavier as a mild mannered, gentle, subtle, and calm person which I like for a telepath.

06-11-2011, 10:33 AM	#600
JimB Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mexico Posts: 515	Re: The Official James McAvoy/Professor Xavier Thread Btw, when learned that he was the guy that starred in The Last King of Scotland I had a smile on my face Last edited by JimB; 06-11-2011 at 10:54 AM.

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