X-Men

Theatrical Release Date: 2000 07 14 (USA)

UPC: 024543575283

Studio: 20th Century Fox

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Mild Violence, Questionable for Children]

Summary: 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 against a race of genetically mutated humans known as Homo Sapiens Superior. However, Magneto (Ian McKellen), a mutant with a powerful magnetic charge, has also begun to organize a team to strike first against what he believes to be a threat from humanity. When he kidnaps Rogue (Anna Paquin) from the X-Men's compound, Xavier and his forces must rescue her, even as they continue to vie with Magneto for the fearsomely strong mutant battler Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). Both Xavier and Magneto also have to contend with Senator Kelly (Bruce Davison), a heartless political leader who wants a final solution against mutants on both sides. Fighting for the forces of virtue with the X-Men are Famke Janssen as Jean Grey, Halle Berry as Storm, and James Marsden as Cyclops; Rebecca Romjin-Stamos as Mystique, Ray Park as the Toad, and Tyler Mane as Sabretooth are the minions of Magneto. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Action

Features: Disc One: Audio commentary by Brian Singer and Brian Peck
Behind-the-scenes footage
Deleted/extended scenes with optional commentary
The Mutant Watch featurette
Charlie Rose interview with Bryan Singer
Animatics
Character and production design stills
Enhanced for D-Box motion control systems
Disc Two: Introduction by Bryan Singer
Five-part interactive documentary: The Uncanny Suspects; X-Factor costume/makeup tests and image gallery; production documentary scrapbook; The special effects of the X-Men; Reflection of the X-Men retrospective
Marketing the X-Men: Theatrical trailers, TV spots and internet interstitials

X-Men

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 04/21/2009

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Cinemascope

Audio: DHMA null, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 104 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Subtitles: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Karl Williams

Considered by comic book fans to be one of the better film adaptations to spring from the pulp genre, X-Men is an exciting, well-crafted action picture that shuttles the career of director Bryan Singer from the world of low-budget, independent filmmaking into the mainstream studio fold. The film's Achilles heel is its complicated juggling act of multiple characters and plot lines, but Singer must be forgiven for squeezing a story that has unfolded over 30 years into a two-hour time frame. For the most part he succeeds admirably, maintaining an obvious affection and regard for his tale's comic book roots and making the essential artistic choice of taking it all seriously (as the series of sequels that followed Batman (1989) prove, a tongue-in-cheek approach can become quickly wearisome). Singer also scores on the casting front, with strong performances from several of his key players, most notably veterans Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. The cast standout, however, is Australian newcomer Hugh Jackman, who bites into his role of Wolverine with leonine aggression, preserving a sense of latent intelligence just under the surface of his broiling, testosterone-fueled anger. X-Men will make Jackman a star, and with a healthy box-office tally, it's a safe bet that 20th Century Fox will be making a sequel. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Alex Burton  Actor 
Stan Lee  Actor 
Lauren Shuler-Donner  Producer 
Richard Donner  Executive Producer 
Michael Kamen  Composer (Music Score) 
Stan Lee  Executive Producer 
Ralph Winter  Producer 
Bryan Singer  Director 
David Hayter  Screenwriter 
Avi Arad  Executive Producer 
Tom Desanto  Executive Producer 
Hugh Jackman  Actor 
Patrick Stewart  Actor 
Ian McKellen  Actor 
Famke Janssen  Actor 
James Marsden  Actor 
Halle Berry  Actor 
Anna Paquin  Actor 
Tyler Mane  Actor 
Ray Park  Actor 
Rebecca Romijn  Actor 
Bruce Davison  Actor 
Matthew Sharp  Actor 
Brett Morris  Actor 

Country: USA