X-Men 3 Review: Astonishing, Uncanny…
May 26, 2006 | 8 Comments
I expected to like this movie, but instead, I loved it. Without Bryan Singer directing I feared this may be a disappointing conclusion to a great series. Instead the movies just got better with each installment.
I was initially doubtful about the casting of Kitty Pryde and Juggernaut, but both actors played their parts to perfection. Combined with reading Joss Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men, I’m now thinking Kitty may be my favorite X-man. Right when you think think “how can she be useful in a fight?” she calls Juggernaut a “dickhead” before leaving him unconscious. Yes I’m serious.
In general the movie throws a lot of unexpected events at you. From who the funeral is for through to the after credits clip which will leave you wondering if this is truly the Last Stand for the X-Men movies.
The only thing I was not entirely satisfied with was the surprisingly small role Angel played. Also, does anyone know what happened to Nightcrawler?
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X-Men 3: Fast Ball Special Video
May 1, 2006 | 4 Comments
Erich sent me along a clip title Wolverine vs Sentinels which apparently aired on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The clip is from X-Men 3: The Last Stand and highlights a Danger Room battle that culminates in Colossus throwing Wolverine at a Sentinel. The move is a fan favorite which is commonly referred to as a “fastball special”.
I felt as if the editing on this clip was a bit choppy, and the dialog weak, but the action rules. Hopefully there is still work to be done before the movie opens on May 26th. Regardless, X-Men 3 will rock, the action alone promises that.
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