


X-men - First Class Review: Excellent Product and Seller - This product has been the most beneficial item I have ever purchased. Love everything about it!! Everything stated on the features were true and I am so happy I found this seller. TY Review: When the XMen were Young - This was when the XMen were young, so you look at how these societal misfits got together and moved forward. You understand how friendships were built, how they learned to control their powers, how the school got started, and why the school master is in a wheelchair, etc. If you know nothing about the Wolverine and XMen movies, let me briefly explain. They are all societal misfits, mutants. Their mutation is something different for everyone, but they are special powers, gifts, that allow each of them to do very special things, like cause storms, throw fire from their hands, move things with thought, read minds, bend metal, etc. As is typical, the "normal" folks don't understand these powers and are afraid of the mutants, and many folks want to just get rid of them, causing the mutants to fight back. Wolverine is one mutant, a very powerful man. He has claws that extend from his hands (kind of like a bear with extra long claws), and they are a very strong metal. His entire skeletal structure is made of this metal and if he gets cut or shot, he regenerates and heals immediately. BTW, Wolverine was maybe about 45 years old or so during the Civil War and is still the same age. We don't know how old he is but he does not age and he does not die. Wolverine spun off to make his own movies and also appears in some of the XMen movies. Every XMen and Wolverine flick has been wonderful, including the Wolverine (2013) that is in the theaters now. They are all loaded with action and great roles are played by all.
| ASIN | B005DMXVK6 |
| Actors | James McAvoy,Michael Fassbender,Jennifer Lawrence,Kevin Bacon,Laurence Belcher,Bill Milner,Rose Byr |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,667 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,712 in Action & Adventure DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,845) |
| Dubbed: | Spanish |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | NTSC |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 7.48 x 5.35 x 0.51 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Release date | September 9, 2011 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 11 minutes |
| Studio | 20th Century FOX Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
J**C
Excellent Product and Seller
This product has been the most beneficial item I have ever purchased. Love everything about it!! Everything stated on the features were true and I am so happy I found this seller. TY
K**W
When the XMen were Young
This was when the XMen were young, so you look at how these societal misfits got together and moved forward. You understand how friendships were built, how they learned to control their powers, how the school got started, and why the school master is in a wheelchair, etc. If you know nothing about the Wolverine and XMen movies, let me briefly explain. They are all societal misfits, mutants. Their mutation is something different for everyone, but they are special powers, gifts, that allow each of them to do very special things, like cause storms, throw fire from their hands, move things with thought, read minds, bend metal, etc. As is typical, the "normal" folks don't understand these powers and are afraid of the mutants, and many folks want to just get rid of them, causing the mutants to fight back. Wolverine is one mutant, a very powerful man. He has claws that extend from his hands (kind of like a bear with extra long claws), and they are a very strong metal. His entire skeletal structure is made of this metal and if he gets cut or shot, he regenerates and heals immediately. BTW, Wolverine was maybe about 45 years old or so during the Civil War and is still the same age. We don't know how old he is but he does not age and he does not die. Wolverine spun off to make his own movies and also appears in some of the XMen movies. Every XMen and Wolverine flick has been wonderful, including the Wolverine (2013) that is in the theaters now. They are all loaded with action and great roles are played by all.
E**Y
Worth the watch
It arrived on time, in good condition. Movie works all the way through. Happy with the purchase 👍
C**T
Good story, Good Acting, Solid Film
I used to get upset over movies that departed from the mythology created in the comic books. I mean there are certain things that are supposed to be sacred to the comic book world (like keep your hands off of Watchmen). But then I got a little older and a little wiser and read more comic books. I realized that comics are not a static medium. They change, origins stories change. Foundational aspects of the characters change. What matters at the end of the day is, "was it a good story?" X-Men: First Class is a great story and worth watching. The acting is, for the most part, decent. I've never been a fan of January Jones and this movie did little to change my mind on that count. The chemistry between MacAvoy and Fassbender, however, is fantastic. The special effects are okay. There are a few scenes that are a little rough to watch. It's not really an action movie (which might be why the CGI is a little shoddy at times). I mean there is plenty of action, but that's not really what the movie is about. This is a movie about identity and friendship. While it gets a bit heavy handed at times, on the whole those themes are well discussed and necessary in a world that is becoming increasingly polarized. Even if you didn't like the previous X-Men films (and perhaps especially if you didn't like them) this is a movie well worth watching.
R**T
An actual MOVIE, not an FX popcorn flick
Everything that Green Lantern did wrong X-Men: First Class did right. While the special effects in so many summer "blockbuster" type movies are eye-popping candy that are beautiful to look at (I'm looking at you Michael Bay!), if the actual story and characters don't intrigue you then the movie will just leave you flat. X-Men: First Class most definitely does NOT fall into this trap. While the special effects here are every bit fantastic they are in support of the film, not its rasion d'etre. This film focuses on the origins of many of the characters featured in X-Men 1-3 while throwing a few new mutants into the mix. (While continuity is different from the comics, the X-Men films have kept their own continuity and nothing in X-Men: First Class is at odds with the rest of the films. In this day of constant reboots that is a nice treat.) The origin stories of Professor X and Magneto take center stage, but each character (Mystique and The Beast, for example) are given their due. Most importantly every character has an actual arc - we see the characters personalities grow and change which is what narratives are supposed to be about (i.e. the human condition). Yes, there are some really great battles and impressive "boss" fights, but the dramatic tension is mainly forwarded by character interaction. This film does so much so well it is kind of like watching Munich and Revenge of the Sith mashed up into one movie. The drama and the effects are that good. Easily the best of the X-Films with X2: X-Men United being the former holder of that crown. (X-Men Origins: Wolverine being the absolute loser, natch.)
D**E
Titubante all inizio di un reboot della saga iniziale,dopo 10 minuti ero già rapito dalla storia,attori etc,consigliatissimo
F**E
Très bon film
J**O
Rezension der DVD Bei diesem Film wurde restlos alles richtig gemacht! Für die Fans der Bryan Singer Filme gibt es zwei wunderbare Gastauftritte, für Cineasten die wundervolle Jennifer Lawrence (Winter's Bone) als hinreissende Raven/Mystique. Mad Men Zuschauer dürfen sich über January Jones freuen. Ohnehin ist dies die erwachsenste, reifste, sexieste und beste Comic-Verfilmung seit Watchmen und sollte Freunden von Batman: The Dark Knight und Iron Man ebenso gefallen wie Spider-Man Fans. Anders als die Comic-Vorlage X-Men: Erste Entscheidung, Bd. 1: Die Helden von Morgen und der Leinwandumsetzung von Thor kann man diesen Film als Erwachsener geniessen, ohne sich unterfordert zu fühlen. Die Blu-ray/DVD wird sich allein schon wegen des Films, als auch wegen des fabelhaften Trailers lohnen. Ebenfalls aufschlussreich und interessant ist das Making-of, das es bereits im Fernsehen zu sehen gab. Weiteres dazu, sobald ich die DVD habe. X-Men First Class erzählt die Vorgeschichte der bisherigen X-Men Filme. Charles Xavier/Professor X und Eric/Magneto sind Freunde, die auf der Suche nach anderen, besonders Begabten sind. Ein anderer Hochbegabter ist ihr Gegenspieler und versucht den Dritten Weltkrieg dank Eskalation der Kuba Krise auszulösen. Nach dem Nuklearschlag wären die Menschen aus dem Weg geräumt und die besonders Begabten würden nur noch stärker werden. Aber es ist auch ein Film über das Thema, das in den bisherigen Filmen bereits kurz beleuchtet wurde, über das Anderssein und das unfassbare Grauen in den Vernichtungslagern des 3. Reiches. Magneto ist (genau wie sein Schöpfer Stan Lee) Jude. Das war in den früheren Filmen immer recht familienfreundlich angedeutet worden, bei X-Men First Class aber wird es sehr politisch. Die Szenen in Südamerika und im Lager sind wirklich beeindruckend! Für Humor sorgen etwa die Szenen, in denen die erste Klasse von Xaviers Schule lernt ihre Superheldenkräfte auszuloten. Das Setting in den 1960er Jahren sieht sehr gelungen aus, inklusive kurzer Röcke für die Damen und schickem Zweiteiler für die Herren. Die Köstume der X-Men entsprechen der Comic-Vorlage, dieses Mal also etwas farbenfroher und kein schwarzes Leder wie in den Singer Filmen. Da die X-Men Comics in den 1960er Jahren erstmals veröffentlicht wurden ist das 60er Jahre Setting eine hervorragende Idee! Die Freundschaft und die unterschiedlichen Auffassungen zwischen dem Lagerinsassen Magneto und dem privilegierten Prof. X sorgt für einige besonders intensive Szenen. Unendlich cool: die Kräfte von Magneto, wenn er durch Gedankenkraft metallische Objekte bewegt. Auch schön: zu sehen woher Magneto seinen Helm bekommen hat. Auch das ist nicht ohne Ironie. Im sehr schwachen Parodie-Film Fantastic Movie gibt es eine einzige sehenswerte Szene: Magneto mit Magnet am Helm. Von solcher Albernheit hat X-Men First Class erfreulicherweise nichts. Intelligente Unterhaltung, phantastische Spezialeffekte, atemberaubend schöne Frauen, glaubwürdige Charaktere - ich liebe diesen Film! Anders als bei Green Lantern ist das Vergnügen an diesem Film auch unabhängig davon, ob man die Comics kennt oder nicht. Spielzeit: 131 Minuten, Extras: Entfallene Szenen
H**P
Take a superhero team (before the Avengers get a chance to assemble), add a strong cast, great script, realistic visual effects and mix with a sixties setting and you have X-First Class. After the cash-in that was X3, the mess that was Wolverine/Origins this needed to deliver. Not only for the studio but for those driving the film - Vaughan and Goldman have a reputation to prove isn't a flash in the pan. Thankfully it does on every level. Following the early lives of Xavier (MacAvoy) and Magneto (Fassbender), we get to see their characters develop and understand the motivations as they both seek to find a place for mutantkind in society. Alas their viewpoints differ slightly, but that will be dealt with in the inevitable sequel. As tensions build between the USSR and the USofA, we are treated to a superhero/spy mash up with more than passing overtones of Austin Powers. However, whilst there are laughs in the film, there are also moments of coldness - primarily surrounding Fassbender's character Erik Lensherr, a child prisoner in Auschwitz at the tail end of WWII. It is difficult to go much further without spoilers, but this is how superhero films should be done. Rooted firmly in the 'real' world the majority of characters are well-developed and portrayed extremely well (the only asides are a couple of evil henchmen but I can live with that, although the Devil-like Azazel could have had more screentime). In a world where it seems there are no original ideas, spinoffs, reboots, sequels and like this - prequels are safe financial decisions for studios to make. But this film actually has heart. It doesn't take itself too seriously,nor does it send itself up. It is light and dark, fun and scary - and despite its 12A certificate there is a bit of swearing in here. There is enough to keep the ardent fanboy more than happy and bouncing with glee, yet it is accessible for people who have never heard of an X-Man. And that is why it succeeds - the balance is just right. If Marvel have any idea what the public want, they will sign up Vaughan, Goldman et al and give them the money and autonomy to write the sequels. They have an opportunity to make this a truly excellent series (I refuse to use the word franchise). They should endeavour not to interfere the way other studios have done with X3, Wolverine and the Spiderman films. Quite simply this is the best Superhero film out there and in recent years we have seen excellent movies in the shape of the first two Spiderman films, Iron Man, Hulk and the excellent Thor. If the Avengers is half as good as this, I'll be happy. Especially if they can get Howard the Duck in somehow.
F**T
Après un troisième volet de la série principale ayant déçu pas mal de monde, et un spin-off sur Wolverine encore moins réussi, la Fox prit bien conscience de la nécessité de reprendre en main une licence X-Men. Le désir puissant des fans de voir leurs héros favoris adaptés au cinéma n’était pas aveugle, et les spectateurs moins passionnés par l’univers des mutants de Marvel réclamaient à la fois de bonnes intrigues et une bonne réalisation. Plutôt que de prolonger la série principale, il leur restait deux options possibles : un reboot complet, qui constitue toujours un gros risque, ou une « origins story » qui avait l’avantage d’être possible autour de deux personnage historiques forts : le professeur Xavier et son antagoniste Magneto. D’autant que, dans les comics, une relation d’amitié avait déjà été établie, qui avait ensuite dégénéré en opposition frontale. Voilà un ressort dramatique intéressant qu’Hollywood saurait exploiter. Il restait à trouver du sang neuf pour lancer le projet. Côté réalisation, les producteurs se tournèrent à nouveau vers Matthew Vaughn qui avait commencé X-Men 3 avant d’abandonner ce projet qui lui avait paru trop compliqué. Depuis, il avait pu prendre de l’assurance avec la réussite du sous-estimé et méconnu Stardust , et le succès mérité de fantastique Kick Ass . Côté distribution, les producteurs eurent l’idée de génie de se tourner vers des acteurs du cinéma indépendants, confirmés mais encore peu connus du grand public à l’époque : James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult et Rose Byrne. Qualité assurée et coût maîtrisé. La seule tête d’affiche vraiment connue fut Kevin Bacon. Le film démarre avec une reprise quasi plan-pour-plan de l’introduction à Auschwitz du tout premier X-Men de Bryan Singer, mais en la prolongeant par une séquence non moins impressionnante dans le bureau de Sebastian Shaw, une sorte de Jospeh Mengele mégalomane fasciné par les mutants et qui allait obliger le futur Magneto à développer son pouvoir. En Angleterre, la jeune Raven fait la connaissance de Charles Xavier enfant et se fait adopter. Une fois ces trois personnages établis, l’intrigue saute aux années 60, dans un contexte de guerre froide culminante. La CIA découvre que Shaw est un dangereux mutant et qu’il s’adonne des activités louches et inquiétantes. En conséquence, elle fait appel à Xavier qui fait déjà autorité en la matière. Mais Shaw est toujours traqué par Magneto qui veut se venger de lui. A partir du moment où Xavier et Magneto se croisent dans le sillage de Shaw, les principaux élements de l’univers X-Men peuvent être établis : un centre d’entraînement pour mutants, le Cerebro, la dualité coexistence pacifique/domination naturelle entre homo sapiens sapiens et superior. Vaughn mène son film sans temps mort, et réalise le tour de force de donner chair à ses personnages sans diminuer l’impact de l’action. L’intrigue ne ménage pas ses rebondissements, et les acteurs s’avèrent tous excellents. McAvoy est excellent en Xavier, Fassbender parvient à donner humanité à Magneto sans diminuer sa dangerosité intrinsèque, la forte personnalité de Lawrence crée véritablement le personnage de Mystique (n’oublions pas que Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, qui campait le personnage dans la trilogie initiale n’était pas une actrice mais une top model), Hoult rend foncièrement sympathique son Beast, et Kevin Bacon se révèle en fantastique en méchant Shaw, qu’il surjoue avec un plaisir évident sans jamais le rendre ridicule. Le design de production joue sur de nombreux accessoires et tenues vintage et s’inspire ouvertement du légendaire Ken Adam pour nombre de décors, à commencer par la salle de commandement stratégique américain tout droit reprise de Dr. Folamour , sans oublier la démesure de sets délirants à la James Bond. La musique de Henry Jackman enveloppe le tout d’une partition enlevée et inspirée qui parachève la réussite totale du film. Le succès fut évidemment au rendez-vous, et se situe tout près d’ X-Men 2 en terme de réussite. Il rendit ainsi suffisamment confiance à la Fox pour produire simultanément un nouveau spin-off sur Wolverine et une suite à First class : Days of Future Past .
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