"X-Men: First Class" was released in 2011 and was directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, Stardust, Layer Cake). The film is about the beginnings of the X-Men and their quest to be accepted by the world. Taking place in the early sixties during the Cuban missile crisis, Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr (Later Magneto) believe the mutants are the only ones who can bring peace, and through this be finally accepted. But Eric doesn't share that same belief and uses this plan to exact revenge on the man that killed his mother. There's a lot going on but it's great.
I've never been a huge fan of prequels because you kind of know what is going to happen. The case here is very different. This storyline is so far removed from the three earlier X-Men films that you are totally caught by surprise. This film is inventive, fun and packs a punch. Not to mention is extremely great filmmaking and at times completely awe-inspiring.
This is a film for pure entertainment purposes. If you're going in expecting to see some new filmmaking techniques or something groundbreaking you will not find it. Instead, what you will find is a film that excites and tells a story in a brillant fashion. The acting is excellent and the directing shines. Its filled with some of the most iconic scenes a film has had in a long time. And the ending is nothing short of fantastic.
"X-Men: First Class" was one of the best films of 2011 and to me, ranks up there with "The Dark Knight" as one of the best comic book films ever. This film will not disappoint and I hope you all go check it out. Enjoy.
Here's the IMDB page:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1270798/Here's the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8ccSiH4olo
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