The Bottom Line
I'd never mistake "X2: X-Men United" for high art, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie.
Pros
- Lots of action
- Good special effects
- Anti-bigotry theme
Cons
- Not for people who don’t like movies based on comic books
- Large cast of characters is hard to keep track of
- Length (2 hrs. 12 min.) will tax patience of some viewers
Description
- Two-disc DVD set containing action-adventure movie “X2: X-Men United” (2003)
- Film stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos
- Separate DVD sets sold containing film in anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) or pan & scan (1.33:1)
- DVD contains feature-length audio commentary track by director and cinematographer
- DVD contains second feature-length audio commentary track by producers and screenwriters
- DVDs contain making-of documentary, 10 featurettes, 11 deleted scenes, and other bonus materials
- Excellent picture and sound quality
- DVD release date: November 25, 2003
Guide Review - "X2: X-Men United" DVD
Adapted from a Marvel comic book series, "X-Men" (2000) was based on the premise that certain humans are evolving into mutants with special powers. "X2: X-Men United" is the sequel to "X-Men," and returning characters include Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Magneto (Ian McKellen), Storm (Halle Berry), Jean Grey (Famke Janssen), Cyclops (James Marsden), Rogue (Anna Paquin), and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos). This time around, there's a hate-filled, high-ranking American military official, William Stryker (Brian Cox), who wants to kill all mutants. Also, "X2" introduces some new mutants, including the teleporting, blue Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming), who speaks English with a German accent. I found "X2" to be a lot of fun, entertaining throughout, and an especially good-looking and cinematic film. Also, I'd give this movie high marks for production values, special effects, and acting. I particularly liked Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. This film is well-paced, and there is just the right mix of action scenes and character-based story developments. I’d never mistake "X2" for high art, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie.
