"The Future Is Not Set." Oh, wait, wrong franchise.
The unofficial reboot of the X-MEN franchise is definitely the best X-MEN film yet and presents a mature and respectful approach to these beloved characters, which for the most part will have any comic book fan brimming with joy. The plight of Magneto, the brilliance of Professor X, and the diabolical nature of the Hellfire Club is all on the table in this one and the casting is brilliant. Michael Fassbender reigns in applause as the new Magneto, and his eyes tell a cold, convincing and traumatic childhood.
First Class is not without fault, however. The exposition, run-time, introductory style, the slow pace and some uninspired minor characters might have fans of the franchise scratching their heads in confusion, wondering why better characters couldn't have been chosen, although the character of Azazel is done well.
Overall, it is a great film. Powerful scenes pile up, and it is great to see. CGI couldn't be any better, and there is dark humor as well. Yet, the probability of it all going to waste is high, as long as FOX studios still pilots X-MEN's course, with the evidence of prior lackluster films (from a non-commercial sense) not withstanding. First Class could wind up as 90% promise, 10% follow-through concerning any future installments that might tarnish this commendable effort.
It is clear the future of X-MEN is not set, but if FOX can somehow turn out a good effort once, why not do it again? The fans would certainly appreciate it and the dollar signs First Class raked in should be incentive enough.
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