The next installment of Brian Singer's new X-Men franchise stars Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Ellen Page, Peter Dinklage, and Halle Berry. Trapped in a dystopian, war-drenched world where mutants are actively hunted, Charles Xavier and Magneto (Stewart and McKellen) summon Wolverine (Jackman) to execute a dangerous, desperate plan to save their future: send Wolverine back into the past -- 1973, to be exact -- to stop Mystique (Lawrence) from killing famed scientist Dr. Bolivar Trask (Dinklage), the inventor of the Sentinel machines that would be responsible for the killing of the mutants in the war. Mystique's actions would result in her capture and subsequent torture, so that her shapeshifting powers could be harnessed to create the Sentinels' power of adapting to and overcoming any ability of their mutant foe. It is thus crucial for Wolverine to prevent Mystique from being captured, all while dealing with a debilitated young Charles (McAvoy) and the volatile young Magneto (Fassbender). I found this sequel to be on par with its predecessor, First Class, which is an impressive feat for a sequel. The story is interesting and well-executed, the ideal mix of plot development and special effects. Of course, since we are dealing with an action blockbuster, there are a few plot holes, but that is to be expected. All things considered, this film succeeds at being an entertaining franchise installment with the added bonus of having substance, too.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: B+
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