It's a rich, impressive comic-book fantasy -- easily the summer's best "blockbuster."Read Full Review »
90
NewsWeek: Jeff Giles
For diehard fans, X-Men is full of in jokes and sly references -- For everybody else, there's the thrill of the unknown.Read Full Review »
80
Salon.com: Andrew O'Hehir
A distinctively absorbing entertainment, offering just enough popcorn thrills for mass audiences and just enough chewiness for hardcore sci-fi fans.Read Full Review »
80
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kenneth Turan
While X-Men doesn't take your breath away wire-to-wire the way "The Matrix" did, it's an accomplished piece of work with considerable pulp watchability to it.Read Full Review »
80
Village Voice: J. Hoberman
When it comes to stoopid fun, X-Men could be the summer movie to beat.Read Full Review »
75
Philadelphia Inquirer: Steven Rea
Doesn't match up against the new millennium martial artistry of "The Matrix," nor do the special effects - but he knows how to establish characters and relationships.Read Full Review »
63
Boston Globe: Jay Carr
Recedes to a string of mere action exploits. These are proficiently executed but, for all their visual authority, not much more than routine.Read Full Review »
63
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
I started out liking this movie, while waiting for something really interesting to happen. When nothing did, I still didn't dislike it; I assume the X-Men will further develop their personalities if there is a sequel.Read Full Review »
50
USA Today: Andy Seiler
Missing are well-choreographed action scenes, likable characters and involving plot twists.Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Owen Gleiberman
When the film version isn't assaulting you with gizmos, it's an awkward, depersonalized piece of hackwork.Read Full Review »
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