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One of the few movies I watch again and again

Best scene is inside the house when Wolverine takes out the military "cannon fodder"

I like the way it both stands alone and is a continuation of the impending Mutant vs. Human war that's brewing. These movies actually follow, in a general way, the storyline of the X-Men comics of the 80's, the Claremont/Byrne classic. Makes me wonder if some of my signed copies are still worth anything?

Anyway - great characters, great action, good story - little uneven, but the dialogue is heroic without ever becoming truly "over the top" (although at times it runs the risk) - but the acting I have to admit is good enough to keep the excesses in check. These characters are beleivable, not campy - and it would be easy to become campy.

This one is defintely one for the collection. Makes me want to watch the first one again. And wait, salivating, for the third.

Out next month!

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