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I get why the studio was nervous to release this film: too artsy and slower paced with an unknown in the lead. I can also tell why audiences will be divided: female action leads tend to be a tough sell. People expecting balls to the wall action, with explosions and bullet fire every five seconds will have to look elsewhere. What we get is an arty action movie with some of the best filmed action I have seen. I rather enjoyed the story about a female operative being betrayed by her organization. Its been done before, but never so expertly here. The only thing I frowned on was that Gina's voice in the film sounds altered. I saw her in interviews for the film, and wish they would have kept her natural voice. She shines in this role, and easily is the best contender for the lead if DC ever gets off their laurels and makes a wonder woman film. Bottom line, very watchable action flick, with decent acting ( in an action movie? No way!!) amazing action and a stylized film style. Plus, my best friend and I couldn't help but grooving to the 60's spy style music of the film. Great way to spend an afternoon!!

I loved this movie! X-men movies as of late have not been the best, but I saw this one and within the first 45 minutes knew that this movie was a step in the right direction. Its no secret to those who know me of my love for Mystique and Magneto, so to have two amazing actors breath life into my favourite duo was an amazing affirmation from the movie telling me the franchise was in more than good hands. I will go on the record and say Wolverine is the most overrated X-men in my opinion, and revelled in the fact that he was not the primary focus in this film. The movie lends itself very well to a 60's vibe, and the story is an origins story of how Xavier and co created the xmen. Watching the film unravel, you realize that Matthew Vaughn the director understands that action itself is not enough, that to create characters you really care for stands as the proper motivation for gluing you to the screen. I really cared for all of the characters, and the payoff was the best xmen movie so far! Xcellent film :P