Rotten
There's little zest, less grace and, particularly in the writing, no creative spark to ignite the imagination.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
X2
The time has come for those who are different to stand united.
2003 · 2h 13m · PG-13
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Directed by
Bryan Singer
Overview
Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
Director and cast
- Bryan Singer Director
- Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier
- Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine
- Ian McKellen as Eric Lensherr / Magneto
- Brian Cox as William Stryker
- Famke Janssen as Jean Grey / Phoenix
- Halle Berry as Ororo Munroe / Storm
- James Marsden as Scott Summers / Cyclops
- Anna Paquin as Anna Marie / Rogue
- Alan Cumming Cast
- Rebecca Romijn Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
85%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The plotting seems dangerously self-interested, being concerned almost exclusively with the survival of the mutants themselves, and, behind the succulent effects, the tone is oddly hectoring.
Anthony Lane, New Yorker
Fresh
Bigger and more ambitious in every respect, from its action and visceral qualities to its themes.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Fresh
The emotional spectrum has widened, too, encompassing buoyant mirth and heroic tragedy.
Jessica Winter, Time Out
Fresh
Very smart, if way too long.
John Anderson, Newsday
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