I was really looking forward to seeing this movie after enjoying the direction the X-Men films took following X-Men: The Last Stand, which I didn’t think was very good. While I'm a fan of comics, I never really got into the X-Men, so I can overlook some of the things that seemed to bother dedicated fans. I just wanted to enjoy the movies themselves. X-Men: Apocalypse is the least impressive entry since films like …

X-Men: Apocalypse feels consistent with what one anticipates from a Marvel X-Men film—a narrative lacking substantial detail, but abundant in action and visual spectacle. To be honest, this is precisely the kind of experience I, as someone interested in science fiction and fantasy, would both anticipate and desire. The X-Men are confronted by a new danger: the world’s initial mutant. Predictably, this mutant turns…

I’ve watched nearly every superhero movie lately, but this franchise has always been a miss for me. It’s frustrating to admit, but it’s how I feel. The 'X-Men' movies have never really clicked with me, and seeing what they’ve done with the Marvel comics is disheartening. However, my feelings about 'Wolverine' are different; I genuinely enjoyed those films. Hugh Jackman as Logan remains the only part of the 'X-Men' un…

While not the absolute worst of the _X-Men_ movies, _Apocalypse_ still fell short of expectations, mainly because previous films directed by Bryan Singer had all been so strong. It wasn't offensively bad, but it felt like less than what was anticipated considering Singer’s track record and its own merits. Some performers, including Jennifer Lawrence, seemed disengaged from the story. The visual effects were freque…

This installment doesn't feel like much of an advancement for the X-Men series. You can find a more detailed assessment at the link provided. http://www.hweird1reviews.com/allreviews/x-men-apocalypse-review