Starkasm Reviews X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Starkasm Reviews X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Hit the jump too see a short write up on my thoughts of Brian Singer's latest X-flick. SPOILER FREE!

Review Opinion
By Starkasm - May 23, 2014 05:05 AM EST




I would like to start this review with a little background knowledge of myself. I am a fan of X1 & 2, wasn't fussed with X3 or Origins and found First Class and The Wolverine to be a breath of fresh air into a stale franchise.
I can't say I was super hyped too see this film up until a couple of days before it's release, I don't know why as the trailers looked and sounded awesome. I absolutely love Adagio in D Minor, it is one of my favorite pieces of music used in film. Anyway, back on topic, here are my thoughts on the film.

The film is mostly set in 1973 at a time where the future of mutantkind will be decided. Wolverine is sent back in time to prevent the the grim, dystopian future where mutantkind is on the brink of extinction. But in order for him to succeed, he must enlist the help of a young Charles Xavier who is at his lowest point. Wolverine must do what Xavier did for him, give him purpose and above all, hope.

The film's plot is very tidy which balances action, drama and heart flawlessly. The set pieces, especially those in the future, are breathtaking which really helps the viewer submerge themselves in their world.

The action is easily the best in any X-Men film to date. What makes it so good, much like The Avengers, is that it is team orientated and that there is real emotion behind it. My personal favorites would have to be any piece involving Blink. 

The film is able to capture the desperation of the future mutants and make it felt throughout the entire film. Whether it's with brilliantly edited cut scenes to the future or with Hugh Jackman's blunt dialogue and sense of urgency, you never once forget what is at stake and the gravity of the slightest slip up.

The drama and heart are the film's strongest assets. Themes such as responsibility, love, forgiveness and hope are explored in young Xavier's adversity, which shapes the film and creates some of the franchise's most memorable scenes.

There is not a single weak link in the cast. Everyone brought their "A" game with McAvoy, Stewart and Jackman leading by example. However, Lawrence is yet to surpass Romijn's Mystique in my opinion. Even Evan Peters as Quicksilver surprised me (he still looks a little lame, though).

The only negative thing I have to say about this film is that it falls victim to the predictable end of having to stop Magneto. And even saying that isn't much of a complaint.



Whether you're an X-Men fan or not, this film is a must see. It truly delivers and evokes a broad range of emotions. It extends and fleshes out previous films and even makes one or two completely inconseqential which isn't a bad thing. Be sure to stay until the very end to see a sneak peek into X-Men: Apocalypse. 



How I rated the other CBMs this year:

Captain America: The Winter Soldier 5/5
The Amazing Spider-Man 2   3.5-4/5
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SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/23/2014, 5:25 AM
Damn, I've been seeing nothing but good reviews for this movie!

Starkasm
Starkasm - 5/23/2014, 5:25 AM
Cheers, Bat!

Fassbender was great. I was just absolutely blown away by McAvoy

Agreed, she is visually awesome. I hope we get to delve into her character more in Apocalypse.
Starkasm
Starkasm - 5/23/2014, 5:31 AM
Absolutely. He has definitely put himself up there with this performance.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/23/2014, 5:33 AM
sonofvenom5
sonofvenom5 - 5/25/2014, 12:45 AM
IT WAS OK NOT GREAT THERE WAS NO ACTION JENNIFER LORANCE
WAS TOO MUCH OF THE MANE CARATOR 7 x men movie's AND THEY STILL CAN'T GET IT RIGHT
THE PROBLEM WHIT FOX AND SINGER AND THE X MEN MOVIE'S IS BESIDES WOLVERINE IPROFISER X AND KELSEY GRAMERS BEAST NO ONE REALLY FITS THERE CHARACTER's
I MEAN THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE THEM THEY DON'T ACT LIKE THEM THEY DONT DRESS LIKE THEM
BASICALLY FOX RAPED THE X MEN FRANCISE AND EVERYBODY'S BLINDE TO REALIZE IT
EVERYBODY'S PLEASED WHIT WHAT THEY GOT ALL I HERE ABOUT IS HOW WOLVERINE IS SHOVED DOWN ARE THROAT'S AND I'M ONE OF THEM BUT THEY COULD'VE AT LEAST GIVE US A BATTLE BETWEEN HIM AND MAGNETO OH AND BY THE WAY IF MAGNETO TOOK OVER 8 sentinel's
Why was only one helping him to me it's a waste movie it's a shame people hated amazing Spider-Man 2 but loved this movie it's this year's dark knight rises people will love it and in a month from now the'll hate it i guarantee it ps jen Lawrence who i hapen to love was forced down our throats because she's such a big actor skrew this movie
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