Days of Future Past Have you seen X-Men: First Class? Post here!

[Moridin]

Saw it a few hours ago, it's very good, as good as X2 maybe but i haven't seen that one in years.

Few hammy/cringeworthy moments.

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Like Eriks 10 A4 page lenght "NEIN!" after Shaw kills his mother.

But overall very solid, 7.5 or 8/10.

 

[Van Petrol]

Brilliant film!

I'd give it a 8/9 out of 10.

 

[Mauser9910]

Voted 9. The film was pretty good, the only letdown came from some SFX not being polished enough and also "freez-frame Bacon" which was a bit ridiculous. Oh and the actor playing Havoc wasn't very expressive... Other than that, it kept the best of the X-Men movies and Vaughn's energetic film making.

 

[bhayes]

just a question about shaws mutant power.

is his mutant power similar to wolverine? is he ageless as well? if yes. do they explain it in a way that makes sense? is shaw like the oldest ageless mutant ever? it would explain shaw being older looking at the begining and younger later on in the film.

 

[Van Petrol]

just a question about shaws mutant power.

is his mutant power similar to wolverine? is he ageless as well? if yes. do they explain it in a way that makes sense? is shaw like the oldest ageless mutant ever? it would explain shaw being older looking at the begining and younger later on in the film.

I may have some of this wrong, but from what I recall...

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He doesn't have the same natural ageless and regenerative powers as Wolverine, but rather uses energy from that he consumes and absorbs as a source to keep himself youthful.

 

[X-Maniac]

Voted 9. The film was pretty good, the only letdown came from some SFX not being polished enough and also "freez-frame Bacon" which was a bit ridiculous. Oh and the actor playing Havoc wasn't very expressive... Other than that, it kept the best of the X-Men movies and Vaughn's energetic film making.

I think..

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that the freeze-frame Bacon scene was because that was the only way he might be defeated. Since he could absorb any kinetic energy from any blow, blast, bullet or whatever, he had to be in a position where he wasn't actively able to do so. And it just so happened that Xavier inadvertently provided that with a mental paralysis attack. Also it was a call-back to the scene with Magneto's mother at the start of the film, where she was powerless to move/escape. I think that makes it a powerful moment, you have to see beyond things into the themes that are going on...

 

[psyonic]

Tell me there is a psychic battle between Emma Frost and Xavier ..

 

[X-Maniac]

Tell me there is a psychic battle between Emma Frost and Xavier ..

well....

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It was the scene that was removed because of similarities to Inception but I feel very sure it will be in the next film, as it will be the only way for Xavier to be involved in action scenes if you get my drift.

 

[Van Petrol]

I think..

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that the freeze-frame Bacon scene was because that was the only way he might be defeated. Since he could absorb any kinetic energy from any blow, blast, bullet or whatever, he had to be in a position where he wasn't actively able to do so. And it just so happened that Xavier inadvertently provided that with a mental paralysis attack. Also it was a call-back to the scene with Magneto's mother at the start of the film, where she was powerless to move/escape. I think that makes it a powerful moment, you have to see beyond things into the themes that are going on...

Agreed.

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The presence and significance of the coin used in these two scenes can also be included in there too.

 

[kenobi3]

i'm just coming back from seeing the movie (in france) and i can telle everyone it's a great movie the best of the saga ! the music is great, the actors are great and the script is awesome! michael fassbender and mcavoy are amazing together and

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cameos are great

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Now i believe this film gives the saga a fresh start and i hope the second one will develop more the characters and

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i'm really looking forward to see magneto in his full costume more than what we've seen in this film even if it's a great way to end the movie

i hope this film is really a reboot so that they can improve what have been done with the original trilogy.

I hope everyone will enjoy it as much as i because it was fantastic.

 

[Ipodman]

Don't know where to post this... but X-Men First Class is on the cover of my local newspaper!

 

[B.A. Baracus]

I'll keep this short. I went to see this tonight with the missus, I've seen the previous films at the cinema but was not too excited for this one, the trailers make it look a little dull.

To be fair though they don't do it justice, it really is a great film, not just a great X men film but a great film, some very adult themes running through it and not really too child friendly. Plus some very surprising scenes i had no idea were coming.

 

[combocaz]

I saw it lastnight i thought it was good for a made up xmen film. It would have been best to reboot and use the original xmen, still a good film though.

 

[Mauser9910]

I think..

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that the freeze-frame Bacon scene was because that was the only way he might be defeated. Since he could absorb any kinetic energy from any blow, blast, bullet or whatever, he had to be in a position where he wasn't actively able to do so. And it just so happened that Xavier inadvertently provided that with a mental paralysis attack. Also it was a call-back to the scene with Magneto's mother at the start of the film, where she was powerless to move/escape. I think that makes it a powerful moment, you have to see beyond things into the themes that are going on...

My problem with this scene (which I totally understood) was how it was directed, it wasn't bullet-time like - like in the museum in X2 or as seen earlier in the film. It was just Bacon pretending to stay still and it looked silly to me.

 

[craigdbfan]

Seeing this a day early tonight at 11.

Super juiced!

 

[matrix_ghost]

The movie came out yesterday in Holland.
Really great flick. IMO it's the best of movie of the X-Men series.
And for me personally it's definately up there with Batman BEgins and Iron Man and 2nd only to TDK as the best CB movies out there.

Fassbender rules as Magneto. Given the time that was given to Matthew Vaugh i found it a miracle that he made such a goodmovie. I wondered what would happen if Fox had given him more time.

Also [BLACKOUT]the WOlverine [/BLACKOUT]cameo was awesome and had the whole audience rolling

 

[craigdbfan]

@matrix_ghost Agreed with everything[BLACKOUT] (Wolvie: **** off )^[/BLACKOUT]

Just getting back from my early screening and I was completely blown away, I had actual tears rolling down my face in several parts.

Saying its among the best superhero movie's ever made is an understatement, its just flat out a terrific movie in itself. The movie traverses itself all across the globe and has a very wide scope but thanks to the characters and just the amazing work of the actors (mainly Fassbender and McAvoy) it all feels so personal.

The emotional parts resonate and you can't help but to understand where Erik is coming from and even agreeing with him and the lack of foresight in Prof.X judgements.

The action scenes were incredible and the CG never disappoints. The comedy was one of the major highlights and the delivery from the actors are perfect.

This movie was everything I had hope it was going to be and then some. Mystique is a sweetheart and incredibly lovable [BLACKOUT](Beast was a ****ing ******* for telling her that her actual appearance was incredibly ugly, jerk)[/BLACKOUT], Jennifer Lawrence stole the show in many scenes she was in, definitely the strongest female actress in the movie IMO.

I feel like I'm rambling but this definitely has earn itself among the ranks. I really love X-Men and X2 but First Class has taken the franchise to the point it should have been two movies ago.

Anyway amazing movie. I'm watching this again tomorrow night (I guess tonight technically) and I can't believe how enamored I am with the entire cast and just the whole look of the movie.

This has now easily burrowed itself into my top 3 favorite SH movies of all time. Just wondrous work all around and a gazillion kudos to Mr. Vaughn. You took the series and gave it it's integrity back and then some.

100/10

 

[Ipodman]

Just watched it! Wow, as good as I expected... I dont think its as good as X1 or X2 tho... but way better than X3 and Wolverine... speaking of Wolverine...

 

[Roose Bolton]

Just got back from seeing it. truly a great film

 

[Roose Bolton]

Magneto and charles at the end was just heartbreaking.

 

[Crockett]

For a summer and a comic book movie it's a ****ing fantastic. The emotional investments are there and it's a wonderful experience all around. The cast are good but McAvoy and especially Fassbender gives an compelling performance.

A superb movie and with this it restore the series to its glory.

I hope that Fox learns from this, you'd get a great movie if you don't interfere much.

 

[craigdbfan]

I need a sequel so bad!!!!

Vaughn needs to stay. No doubt.

Fox keep staying out of the way, you're doing great hun.

 

[The Morningstar]

Hmm so it seems Fox have learnt their lesson that letting the film maker make the film, instead of suits, is the right way to go?

What are the cameos?

 

[craigdbfan]

[BLACKOUT]Storm and Scott during the Cerebro session, Rebecca Romijn form Mystique, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in one of the most hilarious cameo appearances of all time[/BLACKOUT].

Don't think I'm missing anybody.

 

[The Morningstar]

Nice.

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How do Scott and Ororo appear? Does Charles find them with Cerebro or something?