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	X-Men (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During the film, as Logan mocks the X-men's black uniforms, Cyclops replies: "Would you prefer yellow spandex?" This is a reference to Wolverine's black-and-yellow uniform from the comics.
		The film features a group of comic book superheroes called the X-Men.
		The film is also considered to be the patriarch of the current "Comic Book Movie Age" that Hollywood is experiencing, as this film's box office success helped such films as Spider-Man 1 and 2, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, The Punisher, Batman Begins, and Superman Returns to be produced.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/X-Men_(film) (1770 words)

	X-Men - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This was illustrated in a scene of the second X-Men film, directed by openly gay director Bryan Singer in which Bobby Drake "came out" as a mutant to his parents.
		A controversial move was to have Professor X relocate to space in 1986 to be with his beloved Lilandra, Majestrix of the Shi'ar Empire, making Magneto the head of the X-Men.
		In the first, the X-Men encountered the U.S.S. Enterprise crew captained by James T. Kirk, as featured in the original Star Trek series.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/X-Men (4041 words)

	X-Men page 2. A Hollywood Jesus Visual Film Review.
		X is the number in ancient Greek culture that symbolizes the number 600 which is the numerical type for the Heroes or Demigods, in India it was one of the emblems for the Avatars of God, in ancient Rome it was the emblem that represented the 12 Caesars, in Hebrew, the Messiahs and so on.
		X is the monogram for Jesus and the Christs (plural).
		This is a film that a parent can see with their children and not worry about the negative components of the film.
	www.hollywoodjesus.com /x_men02.htm (4804 words)

	American Pop Culture Encyclopedia - About X-MEN - Plus X-MEN Posters and T-Shirts.
		We tried to incorporate these things into X2, but there was just too much going on in the film already and had we added all of the scenes that we wanted to add, the film would have ended up being 4 hours long.
		Sprinkled throughout the film are many references to other mutants we have yet to officially meet, for instance in the bar scene, a TV is showing a debate on the mutant situation and one of the debaters is named Dr. Hank McCoy, which is the real name of the blue-furred behemoth known as Beast.
		In North America, the film earned $85.6 million dollars in its opening weekend, making it the fourth biggest debut in history, right behind Spider-Man and the two Harry Potter films.
	www.americanpopcultureencyclopedia.com /x_men.htm (861 words)

	www.xmenfilms.net - Your #1 Fan-Site For The X-Men Film Franchise!
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		With that in mind, that would make the film, MAGNETO a 'period prequel' to the X-MEN movies.
		Turner's intent for the film is to examine Magneto's "psychological roots".
	www.xmenfilms.net /xnews/12.html (226 words)

	Men in Black - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In UFO conspiracy theories, the term Men in Black (MIBs), also known as Men in Gray, are alleged to be men dressed in black suits claiming to be government agents who attempt to harass or threaten UFO witnesses into silence.
		The men suggest—or the witnesses assume—that they are government agents, and often flash convincing-looking badges and demand that the witness recant their story or hand over photographs or physical evidence of a UFO.
		The men are often reported driving large, late-model cars, typically Cadillacs; in rare cases, they are reportedly seen in black helicopters.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Men_in_Black (4419 words)

	Locus Online: Claude Lalumière on X-Men 2
		X2 is nevertheless filled with good moments; unfortunately, unlike its predecessor, it's a film that does not stand up to close scrutiny.
		I had two problems with the first film, neither of which are fixed this time around.
		He had only a small role in the first film, mostly to set up a potential romance with Rogue, a situation that is expanded upon in X2.
	www.locusmag.com /2003/Reviews/Lalumiere05_X2.html (1417 words)

	Filmtracks: X2: X-Men United (John Ottman)
		For the X-Men franchise, unlike other well known film series, he had little to expand upon from Kamen's original.
		For the sequel, Fox decided to set a record by globally releasing the film on the same date in 93 nations, saturating the market with nearly 9,000 prints of the film.
		A refreshing aspect of Ottman's work is his choice to stay true to orchestral instrumentation in his creativity rather than giving in to the urge to score this film as many probably would have done: with electric guitars.
	www.filmtracks.com /titles/x2.html (2056 words)

	Miqque On The Web - X-Men Film Coverage
		In the X-Men film continuity, Ororo is classed as one of the original mutants gathered by Charles Xavier, and is one of Xavier Institute's instructors.
		The film -- the largest production to be shot at Royal Roads -- will also feature new characters from the vast X-Men comic book universe.
		Filming was scheduled to take place during daylight hours starting today through Wednesday and during the evening later in the week, according to a letter circulated to area residents and merchants by Ames Entertainment Ltd.
	miqque.50megs.com /motwxmen2.html (3106 words)

	Turner Writing Magneto X-Men Spin-Off - ComingSoon.net
		The original "X-Men" film began with a prologue that showed Magneto as a child being led to a concentration camp by Nazis, and that is the period in which the new film will take place.
		"I pitched a film that is almost 'The Pianist' meets 'X-Men,' about a guy who, after watching his family slaughtered, has an awakening of his powers and seeks revenge," Turner said.
		Since the character will be seen almost exclusively in his formative years, it is not clear whether McKellen will be in the film at all, says the trade.
	comingsoon.net /news/topnews.php?id=7568 (266 words)

	The GATE :: Review of 'X2: X-Men United'
		It's also easy to see why this film is finally an almost perfect comic book film adaptation, basically the best comic book film of all time, and a pleasure to watch whether you're an old X-Men fan, or just a regular schmoe off the street.
		The X-Men are a group of mutants - men and women who have special abilities that they were born with, like being able to heal a bullet wound in a few moments, or being able to control the weather.
		His first scene in the film is just jaw-dropping when you see what he can do, but that doesn't change the fact that every bit of dialogue with him is intensely powerful.
	www.thegate.ca /reviews/x2.php (2068 words)

	X2 (2003)
		This is why I object (in the title) to people criticising this film for "lack of character development" etc. Many of the characters WERE developed in the first film.
		So the mutant phenomenon was well explained, the characters and their abilities introduced, and the plot (which actually had a story, unlike many action flicks) was carried out smoothly.
		The second film, however, had to concentrate (naturally) on more characters and a more thorough story.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0290334 (780 words)

	DVD Review - X-Men
		For those of you who are fans of the "X-Men" comics, I urge you to drop your prejudices and go into this film with an open mind.
		The surround sound speakers are used almost constantly during the film for both expressive purposes (any of the battle scenes) or subtle touches (as when Wolverine hears Professor X in his head).
		As the film progresses, we are slowly introduced to each of these groups and we learn their motivations.
	www.dvdreview.com /fullreviews/x-men.shtml (1675 words)

	xmen
		It was fun making the X-Men film, and I hope to do a sequel someday, introducing characters who weren't used in this video.
		For my X-Men film, I used the song "Don't Bring Me Down" by ELO.
		I still collect the X-Men comic books and enjoy the adventures of my favorite mutants.
	www.angelfire.com /tx5/xmen (382 words)

	X2: X-Men United
		Actor Shawn Ashmore, who was introduced in the first film as Bobby Drake, aka Iceman, a classmate of Rogue’s who can lower his body temperature and radiate intense cold, returns in an expanded role as one of the junior X-Men.
		Filming began on location in Victoria, the capital of the province British Columbia, where Hatley House at Royal Roads University served as Professor Xavier's mansion.
		He explains that the tail that will be seen in the film will be a combination of several practical tails mixed with a computer generated tail created by Michael Fink.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/x2_xmen_united/about.php (5750 words)

	Film Review: X-Men
		But what hamstrings this film is that it has to be a scene-setter for the inevitable Return of the X-Men, Revenge of the X-Men and of course, X-Men: The Phantom Menace.
		Plotwise, it beats action film rival Gone in 60 Seconds hands down (in that X-Men actually HAS a plot) and undoubtedly it contains more original ideas in 5 minutes than the whole of M:I2.
		The special effects, are of course, spectacular, but the action scenes are curiously limp despite the fact that the big confrontation takes place at the Statue of Liberty.
	www.iofilm.co.uk /fm/x/xmen_r3_2000.shtml (356 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: X-Men [2000]: DVD
		Until now--this is the first runaway hit film version of the alternative superhero X-Men universe created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and others.
		There is some deviation from the storyline of the comics and cartoons, although this is only to be expected and the changes most likely only add to the enjoyment of the film rather than detract from it.
		Some of the X people (sorry, the title is gender-inaccurate: not all of the X-men are men) see this as the first step to their imprisonment and irradication, particularly the one named Magneto, who watched his family being herded toward death chambers in Nazi Germany (where they also had a penchant for registration).
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000560Y6 (1464 words)

	Scifilm -- Reviews, X-MEN (2000)
		Not to say that the action already in the film isn't impressive as it is, I just wanted to see more of the X-Men strutting their stuff.
		And while the makers of the X-Men film weren't perfect in their execution, they seemed to have gotten most of the important details right.
		It opens into an animation of a large, metal "X", and at each point of the "X" is a menu option and a circular graphic.
	www.scifilm.org /reviews2/xmen.html (1806 words)

	X2: X-Men United (2003): Reviews
		Has its flaws, but is overall a wonderfully entertaining film, and gets me excited for the 3rd one and the wolverine spin-off.
		All the same, X2 and recent action adventures like it constitute a mutation in their own right: fast-paced, slow-witted movies in which the impact is the message; impersonal movies that deny any need for characterization; disjointed movies that make no apologies -- and pay no penalties -- for making no sense.
		There are simply too many characters to get a handle on, and the sheer proliferation of special effects offers Singer a license so unfettered that most of the mutants act not according to their natures but purely on the ground of what, at that juncture, looks most groovy.
	www.metacritic.com /film/titles/x2xmenunited (1408 words)

	BBC - Films - review - X-Men
		The film relies on one central conceit: that we live in a world where some people, called mutants, are born with genetic defects that give them superhuman powers.
		But as a film in its own right, there is plenty to enjoy.
		See what films are opening in the UK in 2006 and beyond
	www.bbc.co.uk /films/2000/08/16/xmen_review.shtml (387 words)

	7/24/00: X-Men: Insert Pun Here
		The success of the film's technical sheen extends to the contributions of the costume and set designers, as well as from the great cinematographer Newton Thomas Siegel (Three Kings), but unfortunately not to the orchestral score by Michael Kamen.
		The film front-loads itself very heavily right away, with an opening sequence set in a Polish internment camp in WWII that's supposed to set up Magneto's ostensible misanthropy.
		It's too bad that the schedule of the film was so compressed, because the preproduction cutting is, at times, painfully apparent (the result of a 160-odd- minute rough-cut being trimmed down to less than 100 minutes).
	www.filmscoremonthly.com /articles/2000/24_Jul---X_Men_Insert_Pun_Here.asp (1153 words)

	BBC NEWS Entertainment Film X-Men director 'to film Superman'
		X-Men director Bryan Singer is to shoot the new film version of Superman, replacing departing Charlie's Angels director McG, it is reported.
		It said Singer had "dreamed" of directing a Superman film, adding the character inspired his work on X-Men.
		Director Singer had been scheduled to work on the third X-Men film - which he now looks unlikely to do - as well as a Warner Bros remake of Logan's Run.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/film/3905891.stm (323 words)

	X-Men movie series reviews
		Stryker blames Professor X for his inability to heal his son, and transfers his hate to the cause of eradication of all mutants on earth.
		To do this, he captures Professor X and uses his son to compel X to use the Cerebrus machine to destroy all mutants.
		Among the villains, we have the aforementioned Ian McKellen as the archvillain Magneto, Tyler Mane as Victor Creed aka Sabretooth, Ray Park, casting off his Darth Maul costume and acquiring a long tongue, as Mortimer Toynbee aka Toad, and the beautiful Rebecca Romijn-Stamos as Raven Darkholme aka Mystique.
	www.ram.org /ramblings/movies/xmen.html (733 words)

	X-Men Movie Homepage
		This film has all that going for it, plus it's first-rate entertainment!
		This film opens with a very powerful scene: a young boy separated from his parents in a Nazi death camp is trying to fight his way back to them.
		The fantastic characters of this film include: Wolverine, a man who has unlimited regenerative power; Storm, a woman who can summon the weather to do her bidding; Cyclops, a man who fires a powerful laser from his eyes; and Mystique, a woman who can assume the shape of any other person.
	www.missliberty.com /Filmxmen.html (735 words)

	JoBlo reviews the movie "X-Men"
		And remember that you don't need to have read the comic book or even known anything about the X-Men before this film to really appreciate this movie as the solid, comic book adventure that it is. It's a fun, summer romp.
		This film is set in the near future, a time during which mutant humans are running rampant among us.
		Just because it was a live action film, didn't mean the clothing had to look like anything someone in their right mind would wear.
	www.joblo.com /xmen.htm (1267 words)

	X-Men film review
		Thanks to X-Men, buff men and even buffer women clad in impossibly tight body-suits are in vogue once more.
		Comic book superheroes used to be golden geese for profit-hungry film companies but one too many rotten eggs in recent years - The Phantom, Batman & Robin, Spawn - all but consigned the genre to the grave.
		Action sequences are choreographed and edited to within an inch of their lives, combining every trick in the book to make the duels between good and evil as spectacular as possible.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /entertainment/film/reviews/x-men/archive_f.html (657 words)

	TMe: X-Men film review by Terrence Brady
		The opening weekend gross for X-Men was $57.5 million making it #8 of all time for an opening weekend.
		Sure, the film features an array of CG effects and some great stunts but the heart of the film is the characters and why they are different.
		The film is now approaching the $300 million mark worldwide and talks of sequels are quickly making the rounds.
	www.teako170.com /ps31.html (814 words)

	X-Men (2000)
		The female characters are as powerful and important as the men, rather than being mere love interests.
		one of the better sci fi/fantasy films of the last decade.
		The iconic character, Wolverine, is a beer-swilling anti-hero who cares little for ideals and fights only to protect himself and his loved ones.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0120903 (740 words)

	DVD Times - X-Men 2
		The first X-Men film can largely be held responsible for the resurgence of comic book movies filling multiplexes, it’s doubtful we’d be seeing the likes of Daredevil, Hellboy or Constantine if it had been a failure, and surely its success spurred studios on to breathe new life into the Superman and Batman franchises.
		But you feel like in the comics Wolverine’s story would have been told through its own 4 part spin off miniseries, rather than in the main X-Men comic, and it’s the breadth of characters on show here that ultimately stops the film from being great.
		Wolverine, however, finished the first film no more informed about his adamantium endoskeleton or his memory loss than he started, and it is that story that has become the focus of the second film.
	www.dvdtimes.co.uk /content.php?contentid=11509 (2662 words)

	Moviehole.net - Clint in Hollywood : Whedon is the X Man
		At this stage, they're talking about the new recruits that are going to join the film, acting-wise.
		Producer is dead keen to see the film series continue...
		This site is in no way connected to an official film studio.
	www.moviehole.net /news/4206.html (271 words)

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