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Based on the long-running Marvel comic book series, X-MEN takes place in the near future, as certain humans are evolving into mutants with special powers. In the Canadian wilderness, a young runaway mutant named Rogue (Anna Paquin) and a bad-tempered, quick-healing mutant with retractable metal claws called Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) are suddenly attacked by the powerful Magneto (Ian McKellen) and his lackeys. Fortunately, Cyclops (James Marsden) and Storm (Halle Berry), students of the compassionate Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), interfere and bring them back to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Here Wolverine and Rogue learn more about the conflict between Xavier and the militant Magneto, who wants to power a device that will genetically alter humans, with possibly deadly results. Only Xavier's students can stop Magneto's plans.<BR>Director Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS) displays his expertise with an ensemble cast, accomplishing a feat by making the first live-action film about an entire group of superheroes. Hugh Jackman's portrayal of the ill-tempered Wolverine is dead-on, while Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are ideally matched in their Martin Luther King, Jr.- and Malcolm X-like roles. Smart and well-paced, X-MEN towers above most comic book movies.

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ProducerBill Todman, Ralph Winter, Lauren Shuler Donner, Joel Simon

EAN5039036012270

eBay Product ID (ePID)3950164

Product Key Features

ActorTyler Mane, James Marsden, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Matthew Sharp, Bruce Davison, Anna Paquin, Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Ian McKellen, Ray Park

Film/TV TitleX-Men 1.5

DirectorBryan Singer

LanguageEnglish

Subtitle LanguageDutch\Swedish

Run Time100 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen\2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2004

FormatDVD

FranchiseX-Men

FeaturesAudio Commentary From Director Bryan Singer\6 Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary\17 Behind The Scenes Segments\X Men 2 Sneak Peak\X Men 2 Trailer\Daredevil Trailer\Activision Wolverines Revenge Trailer, Widescreen, Closed Caption, With Subtitles

GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs2

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Hearing ImpairedEnglish

ComposerMichael Kamen

Production DesignerJohn Myhre

ReviewsSight and Sound - ...The movie is a treat....The set design is a superb combination of opulence and minimalism..., USA Today - ...Impressive special effects....It is a pleasure to watch [the] two superb stage-trained British actors [Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen]..., New York Times - ...Mr. Stewart was born to play [Professor Charles Xavier]....Wolverine [is] well played by Mr. Jackman..., Premiere - "...Singer is off to a nice start [in the planned series to follow]..." -- 3 out of 5 stars - A Satisfying Rental, Rolling Stone - ...The stuff to build a killer following...

ScreenwriterTom DeSanto, Christopher McQuarrie, Joss Whedon

Costume DesignerBob Ringwood, Louise Mingenbach

Format DescriptionDVD 9

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1\DTS 5.1

EditorSteven Rosenblum

Movie/TV TitleX-Men 1.5

Director of PhotographyNewton Thomas Sigel