I rewatched this a week after seeing it for the first time. Mainly
because I had mixed feelings on the first viewing. I now know why - what
bugged me was the lack of action sequences. I know, a picky bug bear. This x-men film is like a
superhero drama, which studies at a character level the consequences of
our actions, and how we as humanity can learn to live and tolerate each
other - regardless of differences.
This is all great, but, the exciting action set pieces aren't there
to balance it out. Sure, there's the amazing kitchen scene and the
finale is pretty good. However, it is mainly backed up by a lot of
talking. Again, I don't mind this, but for me, a tent pole X-Men film
needs to bring it, and this just falls short.
It still a very very good movie, and it does well to incorporate
story threads from all films, but, it is behind First Class and X2 as
far as excitment is concerned. Perhaps, after a few more viewings, I may change my mind, but for now, this is how i feel about it.
See also my original review from a week before here: http://toomuchtowatch.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/review-x-men-days-of-future-past.html
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