X-Men

X-Men (2000)

  • 82% of critics liked it
    (154 reviews)

  • 83% of users liked it
    (971,156 ratings)

One of the most popular superhero teams in comic book history finally comes to the screen in this big-budget adaptation of the long-running Marvel Comics series. Psychic Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) leads a school of skilled mutants called X-Men, a peacekeeping force to safeguard the world… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Bryan Singer
Written By
David Hayter, Bryan Singer, Tom DeSanto
Genres
Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jul 14, 2000 Wide
On DVD
Nov 21, 2000
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Harvey, Variety

    X-Men plays like a so-so middle chapter of an epic series rather than a fitting kickoff.

  • David Edelstein, Slate

    It's a rich, impressive comic-book fantasy.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    All these characters with their odd powers are inherently absurd and they throw a barrel of wrenches into the machinery of a coherent narrative.

  • Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

    A rarity, a comic-book movie with a satisfying cinematic design and protagonists you want to watch.

  • Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

    A distinctively absorbing entertainment, offering just enough popcorn thrills for mass audiences and just enough chewiness for hardcore sci-fi fans.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Martin S


    This is exacly what it should be....maybe not rogue...

  • Alexander D


    X-MEN was a huge thrill ride of a motion picture. During the first ten minutes, I wasn't too sure about it, and I wasn't sure how I was liking the idea of hatred and near-brutal disrespect toward "mutants" (one of whom is a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust, as… More

  • Eric A


    This movie is boss. If you don't like it, go get checked.

  • Jason R


    Cheesy at times but always entertaining. Overall, a solid start to a now classic series. Without Hugh Jackman though, there wouldn't be much here.

  • Jens S


    The movie that started the new wave of Marvel films, long before SpiderMan, actually didn't age all that well. It's biggest assets are still an outstanding cast, with Hugh Jackman turning out to be the perfect Wolverine, and a rather serious, almost dramatic approach to the… More

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