The time has come for those who are different to stand united

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romjin-Stamos, Brian Cox, Allan Cumming, Bruce Davison, Anna Panquin

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"You are a god among insects. Never let anyone tell you different." – Magneto

Why watch this? It outdoes the original film with a better story and stronger performances.

Plot Summary: When an assassination attempt on the President of the United States occurs, seemingly by a mutant, it ignites a new wave of anti-mutant hysteria. The X-Men find themselves targeted by Colonel William Stryker, a military scientist with a past connection to Wolverine, who has discovered Professor Xavier’s school and plans to use a modified Cerebro to launch a devastating attack on the mutant population. Faced with an existential threat, the X-Men are forced to form an uneasy alliance with their old adversary, Magneto.

Dad's Preview: The original X-Men (2000) was pretty darn good, but this film is better and more fun. X2 finds the two opposing mutant factions (The X-Men and Magneto's band of baddies) heading for a climactic final battle. The cast members are more comfortable in their roles. The concept regarding mutant acceptance into the world continues to be explored, and we are introduced to the new "mutant cure". How this plays out will change the X-Men forever.

Marvel Ent. Group, The Donner's Co., Bad Hat Harry Prod.;
20th Century Fox