X-3: X-Men - The Last Stand (Includes Digital Copy)

X-Men Last Stand which was the first cinematic rendition of the Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix character. It was another rendition of the humans vs mutant story as the humans come up with a cure for mutation. The film had such great promise but just became a mess by the end.Things start with a CGI’d young Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) visiting a very young Jean Grey in an attempt to bring her into their school for mutants. She immediately shows off her awesome powers by levitating all the cars in the neighborhood. That’s where there’s a cameo by Stan Lee. The scene would be revisited in the middle of the movie to dramatic effect.The plot centers around the famous conflict between humans and mutants. The former fear the rise of super beings and create a serum that neutralizes the mutant gene. The government of course weaponizes the drug. Magneto believes this will mean genocide for his people and creates an army of mutants to counter the state. The X-Men are concerned as well and get caught between the government and Magneto. The moralism of this issue is actually brought up a few times in the movie and is important to consider.In a bit of Marvel nerdery the Worthington Labs is the company that comes up with the serum. Worthington being the family of the Angel who makes a few cameos in the movie and who was one of the original X-Men in the comics.There are great things in the beginning that showed the potential of the movie. For instance, the X-Men are in a training scenario in the danger room that includes Colossus throwing Wolverine in what’s called a fastball special in the comics to destroy a giant robot that is modeled after the Sentinels, machines created to kill mutants. Jean Grey played by Famke Janssen who died in the previous movie, also comes back to life, and kills her boyfriend Cyclops played by James Marsden.There’s also some deft casting such as Kelsey Grammer as the Beast. His voice and demeaner is perfect for the character who is part genius.Where things go wrong is at the end. There’s a huge confrontation between six X-Men and Magneto's army and it is so ridiculous, so unbelievable, so badly choreographed that it simply undermines the whole thing. How can a movie that started off so well go so badly?Overall, the first 2/3 of X-Men Last Stand is great, and then that’s ruined by the conclusion.Last note, don’t forget the secret ending.C

okay. But WAY WAY WAY better than Dark Phoenix (2019) just Save yourself from the Finale. Twenty Year Franchise was Better Start to Right before the last one. I feel BAD for any newbie whom Saw Dark Phoenix but never invested in the 19 years worth of XMEN Shows that WERE Worth your time!

First off, it appears to me that anyone who has not seen the earlier episodes, will not enjoy this as much as the ones who have. The film has its own merits but lack of background on the "Mutants" (people with super powers) makes it pretty much like walking into the theater halfway through its running time. At any rate, there are, for those who are familiar with the characters, various opportunities to watch the burning and freezing powers, the super strength, mind reading, and bridge moving mutants, to label only a few types. There is even less room than in previous episodes for actors to show much individualized skill but the action scenes are entertaining, particularly in the free-for-all which marks the culmination of the series.Overall, if you are starting the series, I would suggest going for the complete set. Those who have seen the first two should find this less engaging but nonetheless entertaining.

Remember: This is the third installment of a sci-fi/comic book translation to film. There are bound to be a lot of people who won't like it just on principle (e.g. it doesn't follow the comics, it isn't 'serious' film, it's just milking the success of the first two).While a technically very stunning film, it suffers from a bit of plot weakness. Juggling tying up themes from the previous two X-Men movies with showing more of the comics' mutants "neglected" previously, it tries to do too much -- but it does the individual parts very well. The scenes are well-crafted and the special effects are marvelous, but the story as a whole seemed rather half-hearted.Other reviewers have mentioned the sub-par acting of some of the lead actors, but I found many of the supporting actors put in very good performances. It's hard to find any fault with the special effects, unless it's (almost) overkill: they threaten to overshadow what good plotline there is. Not that there is no good use of plotlines here: the final confrontation of Wolverine and Magneto was a brilliant take on the theme of their previous movie encounters; there are just too few of such gems.Of the three X-Men movies, this is the primary "action" one and is least able to stand on its own; the first was necessarily more "plot" oriented, while the second was probably the most "balanced" (and my personal favorite of the three, by a hair over the first). Do watch (or skip through) to the end of the credits to see the teaser that adds additional opportunity for a sequel, but X-Men - The Last Stand, while not bad, does not really leave me craving the next installment.

The last, and perhaps not the greatest, of the X-Men films produced by 20th Century Fox. It suffers from the same flaw that most Marvel Comics film of the time period do: It's not a Marvel Studios Film. Nobody will do the character of the film the same justice as the home studios. It's just one of those thingsYet, it's not an awful film. I found it watchable and enjoyable. I loved the performances by Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart as well as Ellen Paige and Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Romjin Stamos is always pleasing to watch, ahem. If for no other reason, watch this movie for the vast cast of mutants who make an appearance! Nevermind that the Juggernaut isn't really a mutant, but rather derived his power from a magical helmet. This is the kind of thing that gets lost in the process.Well worth the time it takes to watch. You'll enjoy it... particularly Kelsey Grammar as Beast, heh.

I have purchased this 1 + 1 & 2 from Amazon for my grandson as he's now started to get into & understand them.It's also saved me a fortune by not having to go to the cinemaSo on entertainment value i'll give it in (fact the same for them all) a massive 10/10

Really Good Film And Going With My X. Men Collectiions.

I love the x men films, good quality DVD, great price too

Bought for my 11 year old who loved the other 2 early movies. I enjoyed it more watching it with him.

For the price it's a steal, but some of the film are not that good.Not only that, a couple of films have been in other sets.Just pick which films you want, and watch them.