X-Men (2000)

Here at last, for your consideration, is a new summer-movie franchise. Like Batman, it's based on an extremely successful comic book. Like Batman, it's being kicked off by a reputable director (Bryan Singer), ready to dive into the mainstream. And, like Batman, there's plenty of potential for colourful characters, bad-ass baddies, screen-searing effects and, most importantly, sequels. But, you wonder, is X-Men more a slick, stylish Batman - - or a garish, nightmarish Batman & Robin?

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