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HOLY CRAP!!![shock]
IAN MCKELLEN'S GAY!!!!

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So is the actor that played Nightcrawler.

Av.

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What's the name of the female "wolverine"?  I don't recall her from my comic days.  BTW - I don't think she's dead either.

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How in the hell can Lady Deathstrike comeback???  Wolverine filled her up with liquid adamantium.  Once in solidifies,  it CAN NOT be destroyed.  It was seeping out of her eyes, nose and mouth.

Just a thought

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What's the deal on the conversation between Magneto and Prof. X on Wolverine just before they were gassed?  Did Prof. X have something to do with W's adamanium operations with Col. Stryker???

Merlin

Hally Berry looks Pretty Damn Hot in that wig also[:P]
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I look forward to X Men 3.

X2: THE MOVIE ADVANCE REVIEW

Reviewer: Eric J. Moreels, [email protected]
Quick Rating: X-cellent!

Directed by: Bryan Singer
Screenplay by: Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris
Story by: Bryan Singer, David Hayter & Zak Penn
Produced by: Lauren Shuler Donner & Ralph Winter
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry,
Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox, Alan
Cumming, Bruce Davison, Anna Paquin, Kelly Hu, Aaron Stanford, Shawn
Ashmore

The X-Men have had many adjectives describing them over the years:
amazing, astonishing, x-treme, ultimate, and, of course, uncanny. None
of them, however, not even combined, can come close to describing 20th
Century Fox's mutant movie sequel, X2. Director Bryan Singer and co.
have surpassed all expectations, delivering a film that is bigger,
longer, and much, much better than its predecessor.

Whilst the first film served primarily as an introduction to the
characters, their world, and their beliefs, X2 launches headlong into
its story, which picks up shortly after the events of the first X-Men
film. Grander in scope from its predecessor, X2 picks up on several
subplots from the first film, such as the Cyclops/Jean Grey/Wolverine
love triangle, the attraction between Iceman and Rogue, and the
relationship between Magneto and Xavier. Once all the pieces are in
play, the film shifts into high gear, pausing only briefly for the
occasional light-humoured or tender moment. Some of the best moments of
the film are the interactions between the characters, lifting X2 to a
level high above your average action flick.

The film also boasts some downright beautiful locations and scenery,
making it a visual feast. The special effects serve to enhance the
story rather than overwhelm it, helping make these fantastic characters
and their amazing abilities all the more believable. Cerebro, in
particular, has had an upgrade in terms of FX from the first film, and
the result is breathtaking. Each characters' abilities are well defined
and visually striking, especially those of Pyro, Storm, and Jean Grey.

One of the main gripes many fans had with the first film was that not
all the characters managed to get as much time in the spotlight as
others. Not so here. Granted, the film focuses on Wolverine and his
search for his past, but all the major characters - and even some of
the minor ones such as Colossus and Siryn - get their chance to shine.
Despite the size of the cast, the end result is a well-balanced mix.
The stand-out, though, has to be Alan Cumming's portrayal of the
teleporting mutant Nightcrawler. The big screen version of the
character looks, acts, "bamfs", and talks as though he were lifted
straight from the pages of Giant-Size X-Men #1. Deeply emotional and
wonderfully complex, Cumming's Nightcrawler comes across as more human
than some of the film's actual human characters.

The climax of the film will be one that noone who sees the film will
quickly forget. X2 is a much darker film than its predecessor.
Wolverine, especially, is far more ruthless and deadly than he was in
X-Men. The much-touted fight between Wolverine and Deathstrike is
incredibly brutal and intense, and will surely be talked about for some
time to come. [boldThe climax culminates in a scene intentionally omitted
from both the official novelization and comic book adaptation; one that
will have fans reeling at its impact and leave no doubt as to what the
plot of X3 will most likely be!
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Die-hard X-fans will find the film a treat thanks to a slew of comic
book references, such as cameo appearances like the Beast and name-
drops like Jamie Madrox, but you'll have to be quick to spot them! X2
is a thrill-a-minute ride with knock-your-socks-off action and heart-
warming characterization. Even if you're not a fan, however, there's
plenty in the film for you no matter your cinematic tastes. Action,
adventure, suspense, intrigue, romance, humour, and tragedy - X2 has it
all!

OVERALL: 5

X2 is due to open in theaters around the world from April 30.