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PG13,1hr 44min Released: July 14, 2000 Director: Distributor: 20th Century Fox Starring: DVD Review by Sean Axmaker, Special to MSN Movies (Note: This review refers to the Blu-ray version of the DVD.)
As "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tears up theaters, all three original "X-Men" features get the inevitable Blu-ray treatment. Hugh Jackman's feral fighter is the breakout star of the series and still more interesting as the loner trying to find his place in the group than he is in his solo debut. That's thanks largely to the sensibility that Bryan Singer brings to the comic book melodrama, grounding the spectacle with a story that echoes with racism and homophobia. Singer's direction helps establish "X-Men" and "X2: X-Men United" as the best of the new wave of comic movies. Unfortunately, Brett Ratner steps in for Singer on "X-Men: The Last Stand" and the difference is glaring. He delivers spectacle without personality or emotional connection and fails to provide any dramatic grounding. In addition to all the well-produced supplements of the original DVD releases (commentary, deleted scenes, documentaries, galleries and such), each film includes an interactive viewing mode with instant access to behind-the-scenes footage of key scenes (just watch for the "x" to flash on the screen) and a bonus digital copy of the film for portable media players. | ||||||||||||||
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