Set in the 1960s, the world has been recently shown to contain several humans that possess mutant abnormalities that grant them superpowers. Charles Xavier (James MacAvoy) sets out to find these mutants with the help of the CIA, who want to use their gifts to save the world from the threat of the Cold War. In the midst of this is Erik Lensher (Michael Fassenbender) who joins up with the team for his own agenda. Its in the partnership of these two that will eventually create two opposing forces in a war that will forever change the future of our world; the conflict between Magneto and his Brotherhood of Mutants and Professor X and his X-men.
With the fresh direction of Matthew Vaughan and X-men veteran Bryan Singer producing, this prequel/reboot captures the feel of the time period and at the same time doesn’t skimp out on giving us a good insight to these characters and their principles. Shades of grey are very evident in this film, with roles that will surprise you. Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique brings new flavour to our once all-but-silent shapeshifter, and Kevin Bacon as main antagonist Sebastian Shaw ties both sides together for great action.
Action here differs from the previous installments in that here, the mutant powers, both old and new, are seen from a wider perspective. And sprinkled with a wonderful soundtrack makes for a movie that revives a franchise that fans feared to be dead.
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