X-Men
This movie introduces us to several interesting characters. It is
based on the Marvel Universe. The reason for all these characters is
that some have an advanced genetics as humanity goes through a
progression in their evolution. I was not familiar with the comics when
I first watched this, so all the characters were new. There is Magneto
(Ian McKellen), who is the leader of those who want to control
everything, and Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart), on the opposite side
who also runs a school for young mutants. Two drifters are invited to
the school, to keep them away from Magneto’s grasp; Wolverine (Hugh
Jackman) and Rogue (Anna Paquin). Wolverine is almost indestructible,
and has long claws, Rogue can take the powers of anyone she touches.
Other important characters are Mystique (Rebecca Romijn) who is a shape
shifter and pretty wicked and Magneto’s assistant; Storm (Halle Berry),
Cyclops (Scott Summers) and Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) are in Professor
Xavier’s inner circle.
The
story centers around how the government is wrestling with the idea of
registering all mutants, who they are and what they can do. Magnet is
resistant to this, so he is planning a demonstration to prove his
point. He is going to turn many people into mutants, even though the
process he has developed is unstable. He kidnaps Rogue to carry this
out, puts her in a machine which will kill her for sure. The machine of
Xavier is sabotaged by Mystique, and almost kills him. The students
have to fight on their own. They take on the henchmen of Magneto, for
the safety of many dignitaries that are discussing mutant issues. It is
a rough go, but they do prevail in the end, Wolverine saving Rogue, and
letting her use his regenerative powers. The first part of this story
ends with Xavier’s men on top of sorts. Magneto is captured, and in a
plastic prison (he can manipulate anything of metal) and hopefully there
is the possibility for good relations between human and mutant.
The
theme of this movie is accepting those who are different than
ourselves. It is hard to do, but possible with patience and
understading.
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