I was fairly sure that the X-Men franchise was gradually going to come to an end after the X-Men Origins: Wolverine title did a little worse than movie executives thought. X-Men: First Class was the way in which the X-Men franchise was able to properly gain steam, and I believe that Fox’s work with this Blu-Ray is strong enough to properly foster additional interest in the series. X-Men: First Class is a prequel to the events that occurred during the original X-Men trilogy, and does a great job in filling viewers into the happenings that ultimately made each member of the team the way that they are shown in these releases. I found myself most in awe about the backstory rendered for Charles Xavier; as the elder statesman in charge of the X-Men, it is interesting to see the specific events that lead up to the foundation of the X-Men as they are seen in First Class and beyond.
I feel that the featurettes that were included here are a key reason why individuals will stay interested in X-Men films. The “X Marks the Spot” mode is a pop-up video for the movie – interesting and otherwise unknown facts are provided at a regular basis. The Children of the Atom documentary is a full 70 minutes; it provides one with a look into all facets of the movies. How one takes storylines from the comics and transfers them into a video format, the types of characters that they ultimately wanted to use, and a discussion into the possible sequel options that they have are all here. What results in the X-Men: First Class combo pack is something that has tremendous value; it will be the perfect type of holiday gift for anyone that is a fan of comics or of the X-Men series of films.
Rating: 8.7/10
X-Men: First Class (Blu-Ray) / 2011 Fox / 132 Minutes / http://www.fox.com
John Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing.
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