This 2011 sci-fi prequel stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, and January Jones. In the 1960s, a group of genetically-advanced mutants is recruited by the CIA to stop Sebastian Shaw (Bacon), a former Nazi bent on starting World War III. Charles Xavier (McAvoy) -- the future Professor X -- and his friend Raven (Lawrence) -- the future Mystique -- are among those working with agent MacTaggert (Byrne) of the CIA, as well as Erik Lehnsherr (Fassbender) -- the future Magneto -- who also has deeply personal reasons for wanting Shaw dead. The fate of each of the mutants (leading the way to the next chapters) reaches its climax in the height of the Cuban missile crisis of 1962. I found the story very interesting; the characters were sufficiently dynamic and the plot was very well-paced. I also enjoyed the incorporation of real historical events (and images/videos from them) in the story. It isn't a memorable piece of cinema, but First Class is a thoroughly enjoyable, better-than-most sci-fi/superhero film.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: B+
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