So, I found this one a 75/25; 75% rad, 25% unnecessary. The rad part is the origins piece: dedicating an entire movie to backstories is always a good idea, and the fact that it tackles four well-known characters just adds to the awesomeness. First Class explores Magneto’s hatred of humanity by demonstrating our shortcomings multiple times throughout the film. The only downside of the film is the historical aspect (i.e. WWII). One of the cool things about the X-Men saga is that it takes place in a non-descript time and place. By placing this story firmly in our timeline, from the 40s to the 70s, forces us to evaluate the plausibility of the story rather than enjoy it in its own element (like Star Wars in a galaxy far far away…).
Verdict: only if you’re a fan of the franchise (rent)
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