Film Review : X-men :Apocalypse

 Genre:  Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Cert: 12A

Director: Bryan Singer 

Screen writer: Simon Kinberg (screenplay) Bryan Singer (story) & Simon Kinberg (story) & Michael Dougherty (story) & Dan Harris (story)  

Starring: James McAvoy , Michael Fassbender , Jennifer Lawrence , Nicholas Hoult , Oscar Isaac , Rose Byrne , Evan Peters , Josh Helman , Sophie Turner , Tye Sheridan , Lucas Till , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Ben Hardy , Alexandra Shipp , Lana Condor.

Running time: 2h 24 min

Parents advised to read before viewing film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.

Sex & Nudity: One character look sexy showing slightly cleavage

Violence & Gore: There are moment that push this film above the 12A , there is blood shown, scene of destruction

Profanity: mild  

Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: None

Frightening/Intense Scenes:  the city being destroyed maybe a little disturbing , but some scene are over the age given for this film, recommended age 15 +

Story: Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto, to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

Likes : I will be honest here by not jump on this film just because it a marvel film which is from 20th century fox , so im gonna be really honest which some may hate me for saying it but when it come to the x-men franchise its hasn't really recovered since x-men 3 disaster.

Although a few wolverine film have been good but not perfect, x-men franchise has taken a big hit in being a let down , even days of past future wasnt great it was slightly disappointing this are film that are meant to bring this franchise back its just been a let down after a yet down over the past few years.

Ya there are people just liking because it a marvel film being subjective opinion about the film that there opinion which is fair enough but sadly to say x-men has been the same since the failure of x-men 3. Now that said for the first time in a long time something is done right in the franchise, it not perfect not by a long shot but still a vast improvement , which i was surprised as i went in to this film with low expectation because of the last few film have been bland , but i can say this was better.

Three thing that held this film together to actually make it good for once , was the emotional attachment with Eric's story , the way they gave him a more human side was brilliantly done & what his character actually need all this time, because all we've seen is his darker side which is a good turn around in this film that will actually bring you to tears.

Sophie Turner casting for Jean Grey perfect casting i wont give away spoilers but god dam the way they've done her character for this film was spot on , you are kind of waiting for it too happen because not much is happening with her character at first but when the event happen you mouth is just open & your jaw hit's the floor as you witness it happening on screen. She certainly proven a great actress from game of throne , she is just perfect for jean grey as she holds her self brilliantly on the big screen.

Oscar Isaac holy cow there is no doubt Oscar is one hell of a brilliant actor , despite the change of the look of  En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse for the film he come off perfect with this pure no messing around charismatic evil tone with over 2000 years of confidence of being a god like mutant.

Dam does Isaac pull this off almost stealing the lime light of the film making it so much more interesting story for the x-men to have a serious battle for once against something that is powerful enough to destroy the world.

You do find yourself forget the change of look from the comic book to this new version which is actually pretty good on screen.

Although the film is great its not without its flaws which makes it a great film but not perfect, as some scene just feel out of place, but the film as a whole is a vast improvement & on the right track, now just keep it that way & kick it up a notice & not mess up with the next film, because right now this one i like.

The visual effect are brilliantly done although a few scene are questionable , there are a few funny moment special Quick silver scene, which you know what i mean when you see the film because there are moments your thinking what the hell is he doing when what is going on,  your just sat with a smirk on you your face shaking your head , that when your laughing. The back story is good but slightly flawed in certain areas but this is a film i can recommend watching vast improvement not perfect but good.

The end post credit scene is a massive spoiler of what could be coming if you can understand the scene.    

 

Dislikes : There are a few scene at the being that feel out of place , kind of ruin the pace of the film its confusing because these scene kind of dont fit with the flow of the film pace, they could of been take out the film the story wouldn't be effect by it, which is a shame because if those scene were done better this would have been a perfect film.

Overall : Great special effect, good story, great casting, some question scenes but good film

 Rating: 5 out of 5 for entertainment / 8 out of 10 for vast improvement.