X-Men
Director: Bryan Singer; Stars: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen; Release Date: September 23, 2008 |
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X-Men - Based on the long-running Marvel comic book series, X-MEN takes place in the near future, as certain humans are evolving into mutants with special powers. In the Canadian wilderness, a young runaway mutant named Rogue (Anna Paquin) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), a bad-tempered, quick-healing mutant with retractable metal claws, are suddenly attacked by the powerful Magneto (Ian McKellen) and his lackeys. Fortunately, Cyclops (James Marsden) and Storm (Halle Berry), students of the compassionate Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), interfere and bring them back to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Here Wolverine and Rogue learn more about the conflict between Xavier and the militant Magneto, who wants to power a device that will genetically alter humans, with possibly deadly results. Only Xavier's students can stop Magneto's plans.
Director Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS) displays his expertise with an ensemble cast, accomplishing a feat by making the first live-action film abou...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Bryan Singer |
| Stars | Ian McKellen |
| Actors | Halle Berry |
| Genre | Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
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| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | DVD: X-Men 1.5 2-Disc Collector's Edition |
| UPC | 024543050902 |
| Release Date | 2000 |
| Running Time | 1hr 44min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD: 2-Disc Set; Checkpoint; Digital Copy; Sensormatic;Widescreen1hr 44min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentSeptember 23, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)024543534969 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS: D-VHS D-Theater (High Definition Video)1hr 44min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentJuly 24, 2002PG-13 (MPAA)024543050902 |
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Credits |
| Screenwriter | Tom DeSanto |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (07/14/2000, p.2E, Andy Seiler): "...Impressive special effects....It is a pleasure to watch [the] two superb stage-trained British actors [Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen]..." |
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Quotes from the Movie |
| Quotes from the Movie | "When they come out...does it hurt?"--Rogue (Anna Paquin), asking Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) about his retractable metal claws
"Every time."--Wolverine
"Mankind isn't evil, just uninformed."--Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart)
"You actually go outside in these things?"--Wolverine to Cyclops (James Marsden) about their uniforms
"Well, what would you prefer? Yellow spandex?"--Cyclops |
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