Reviews for X-Men. “The most beautiful, strange, and exciting comic-book movie since the original Batman.” ―New Yorker “X-Men plays like a so-so middle chapter of an epic series rather than a fitting kickoff.” ―Variety “Apart from the brushed metal production design and pin-sharp camerawork, this offers only moderate excitement.” ―Time Out “All these characters with their odd powers are inherently absurd and they throw a barrel of wrenches into the machinery of a coherent narrative.” ―Globe and Mail “A rarity, a comic-book movie with a satisfying cinematic design and protagonists you want to watch.” ―New York Magazine “It's not as good as Superman II and certainly nowhere near as good as the comic book; but it's good enough to raise hopes for the sequel.” ―Sight