X-Men 3: The Last Stand

[acidic_liquid]

This series is hands-down, my favourite comic book-to-movie adaptation. Of course, I was exceedingly worried when I found out that Bryan Singer dropped out from the director's chair (choosing to do Superman Returns), and was replaced by Brett "Rush Hour" Ratner. So, was it a disappointment? Well, I'm sorry to say there is no easy answer to that. Yes and no.

This is how some people are looking at this movie: All of the great atmosphere, character and story development that made the first two movies what they were have been replaced by an action-packed mindless blockbuster film. Bryan Singer delivered the meaty, thought-provoking prequels that drew many parallels with the real world. This way, he made the mutant powers limited, favouring realism over fantasy. While some argued that comic book movies shouldn't be realistic, this formula worked amazingly and I think it's what made the first two prequels work so well.

Now comes Brett Ratner, shortening the length of the movie (from X2's 135 mins to X3's 103 mins), yet still having a comprehensive plot and a legion of mutants. This means that certain parts of the story feel rushed, and some characters are so shallow. Yes, coming from the Singer film mindset, X3 would be disappointing.

However, I knew well in advance that Ratner would be replacing him. Plus, the geeky X-Men comic book reader inside me was crying out to see more powers used in the movies. I pretty much knew what to expect with this movie. Yes, the movie suffers stylistically and seems more like a blockbuster than the last two, but this one is not mindless. There's still a meaty story here. And lots of memorable scenes (Nightcrawler infiltrating the White House is still my fave though).

So, is this worth seeing at the theatres? Hell yes! Just try to loosen up and don't cry too much because it's not the same as the first two. It's still X-men, don't worry about that :p

[tBl0w]

right on siskel...!

[LLaaUUrrYYn]

I saw it last night..and it was awesome! Some parts were too intense for me. I cant believe what the first 40 minutes brings. So sad.

[diaphorrhoea]

Originally Posted by acidic_liquid

This way, he made the mutant powers limited, favouring realism over fantasy. While some argued that comic book movies shouldn't be realistic, this formula worked amazingly and I think it's what made the first two prequels work so well.

This accounts for everything except Rogue's "turn everything into fucking dust" power.

[project.one]

Nice review!

Ive got the same outlook at it. Still havent seen it, waiting for cheap night :P But still looking forward to it!

[Mangle]

Did you guys see me? I did.

Anyway, I thought is was by far the worst movie in the trilogy. It's in good company, though. Jurassic Park 3 is one of the worst films of all time. Ratner was a total dickweed on set and that translates into the rushed hour film. They cut out so much shit, most sadly all of Beast's fighting scenes. You just get to see him to one little kick. Storm finally kicked some ass and Juggernaut was cool (despite the "I'm the Juggernaut, bitch" line). The sad bits were pretty wrenching too. Even so, this was fairly dissappointing for me.

Good movie....but my fave part was the SNAKES ON A PLANE preview at the beginning.

ps - ALLISON, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESENT FO' SHO!

[Mangle]

Originally Posted by Avana

Good movie....but my fave part was the SNAKES ON A PLANE preview at the beginning.

That is going to be the greatest movie of all time. I can't wait!

[Toxxin Ephekt]

I REALLLY loved the movie....but I HATED how the story ends...brings a tear to my eye...

[LeeBrat]

i can't wait to see this...I didnt realise it was already playing. deffinatly going to see this next week after pay day :)

[Silverwinged]

Originally Posted by kprojekt

I was severly dissapointed, just because my favorite character was missing 'gambit' I though that frenchie would come to the mansion and charm that bitch rogue

HAHAHAH!
my thoughts exactly.

as far as a review goes from a serious xmen fan... the characters were lacking original traits. (wolverine lost his more animal side for example) i wanted to see more of the original characters!!!! like in the end scene, what powers did all those mutants have? why not throw some of the original baddies in to make it more realistic? dissapointing.

i hope people stayed to watch the little bit after the credits....
and eric still having his power?
DUN DUN DUN.
do i smell an X4?


OH AND!
most definately saw mangle.

[beedub]

Originally Posted by Silverwinged

do i smell an X4?

My friend was crew on X3 and says there will def be X4.

He made the rocks that were flying around, and lots of other stuff. But doesn't know how they made them fly.

Haven't seen it myself yet.

[elliot]

yeah, i was getting pretty pissed at the whole thing with them maiming or killing off all the cool people... the two last scenes with xavier doing his reincarnation trick and eric getting his powers back made me feel a bit better about it. only question now is will he get it completely back in the next movie, and will mystique have the same luck.

[Kazuma]

Who was the guy growing and throwing the bones at Wolverine? Is that some kind of male version of Spiral?

P.S. - I wanna see Onslaught

[Silverwinged]

Originally Posted by Kazuma

Who was the guy growing and throwing the bones at Wolverine? Is that some kind of male version of Spiral?

P.S. - I wanna see Onslaught

they werent bones even.. they were like... wood spikes?
laaaaaaaaame.

i was so dissapointed that Angel didn't have a bigger part as well.

[Kazuma]

PSSSH, angel is just a fool with wings.

Onslaught, Omega Red, Psylocke, and Cable are where it's at.

[decypher]

I really liked the 2nd better than the first. Haven't seen this but im sad to hear that it wasen't as good. I had high hopes for this. I can only see it in Italian though, dammit!

[ja_raul]

For those patient enough to stay after the credits...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moira_McTaggart

[Digitz-]

Originally Posted by Kazuma

PSSSH, angel is just a fool with wings.

Onslaught, Omega Red, Psylocke, and Cable are where it's at.

haha... MvC2!

[Mangle]

Originally Posted by beedub

My friend was crew on X3 and says there will def be X4.

Please, god, don't let Brett Ratner direct the next one. Please?

[Gusto]

Originally Posted by beedub

My friend was crew on X3 and says there will def be X4.

and this too: http://imdb.com/title/tt0458525/

[.muffy.]

Originally Posted by beedub

My friend was crew on X3 and says there will def be X4.

He made the rocks that were flying around, and lots of other stuff. But doesn't know how they made them fly.

Haven't seen it myself yet.

for the record, I worked on X3 and it is confirmed there will be no more XMen movies...this was the last
It even got said on Canada's Entertainment tonight when they did interviews with the cast
there will however be an Wolverine spin off with Hugh Jackman that's going to be awesome :)

[Vitamin-X]

Saw it, liked it.
Was surprised when Xavier got whacked so early!
I didn't stay through the credits, but i guess he revived or something.
Glad Cyclops died so early (I always hated him)
And does anyone else think that wingboy (archangel) looked like
he should be covered with sparkles and flying down davie street?

Edit: and where the Hell is gambit and Bishop dammit

[acidic_liquid]

Actually, Fox already confirmed a sequel to X-men.

It's the conclusion of this trilogy. These three movies work as a trilogy. These characters in this relationship, it's the culmination of that saga. It's the culmination and the resolution of those relationships laid out in the first two movies. That doesn't mean never, I would ever say never again, but I will say that this brings that saga to an end. It's quite the way the last Lord of the Rings, Return of the King, brought that trilogy to a conclusion in terms of those characters, that's what this movie does. It goes all the way back to the first one and rounds off and completes that three-part story

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[Qtee]

I enjoyed this movie. So many ppl died.....so sad..... but i still think X-men 2 was better. Luved the ending with Magneto and the chess pieces. :)