X2: X-men United Review

X2: X-men United Review

Getting closer to Apocalypse and now its time to review the film that many consider the best in the franchise.

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By sonofsamadams - May 23, 2016 05:05 PM EST

Filed Under: X-Men: First Class

This film is almost 13 now! That is crazy. I remember seeing this baby in theaters and I remember being completely blown away by it. Now, a little over a decade later, X2: Xmen United still holds up as the first great Superhero sequel. Here's our review:

What did you think of X2: Xmen United? Where does it rank for you?

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