![]() Both actors show their dexterity in acting, from tapping into strong emotion and heartache but also warm friendship and humour as their relationship progresses and changes over the course of the film. With such a strong cast, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender embody the roles made famous by Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in a way you really can understand they are the way they are when we meet them nearly 40 years later. It dispensed with the inclusion of dozens of mutants from the comics to please all die-hard fans and also removed the CGI heavy action and frantic story in way for a more well-paced, thought out and emotional story that plays out a REAL origin story of the two figureheads of the series: Professor X and Magneto. #Xmen first class amazon dvd seriesThis was a much needed revamp in the X-Men series after the luke-warm but successful reception of ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ and the disappointing ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’. Worth another look especially on the 4K format However, when the threat is quelled, Erik and Charles want different things, Charles wants to try and build an understanding with the so-called humans, whilst Erik wants conflict with them, the two with those among the young mutants that will follow go their separate ways.Ī superb watch, telling of how it all began, even better than I remember it to be when viewed a while ago. Shaw is stirring up trouble threatening nuclear war between Russia and the U.S, though mutants are not accepted by the 'human's' Charles and Erik supported by young mutant recruits will try to avert disaster. Some years on, Charles and Erik will become close friends after Erik is persuaded to give-up an underwater chase of 'now' Shaw in a submarine which in effect saves Erik's life. Meanwhile, we are introduced to a young Charles Xavier (young played by Laurence Belcher older by James McAvoy) who meets young shape-shifter Raven (young Morgan Lily older Jennifer Lawrence) Charles adopts young Raven as his foster-sister because she also has powers as has he. The Officer himself a mutant challenges Erik to move a coin on his desk using the powers he'd witnessed by holding a gun directed at Erik's mother who had been brought to the Nazi's office, when Erik fails Klaus kills Erik's mum.Įrik will spend the next 18 years planning revenge. The story starts in 1944 when young Jew Erik Lehnherr (young played by Bill Milner later on by Michael Fassbender) is seen by Auschwitz Nazi Officer Klaus Schmidt later Sebastian Shaw played by Kevin Bacon bend fencing when separated at the camp from his mother. I hope Jackman is employed to write any future scores for this franchise reboot, and look forward to more of his work in the future - he is clearly a very talented composer.A 4K GEM, with its awesome array of visual excellence/special-effects that are hugely enhanced by the 4k upgrade. Add in several stand-out tracks (I'm thinking "First Class, X-Training and X-Men here) and this gives a perfect superhero score. ![]() It's bombastic and epic which has a perfect orchestral/rock/electronic fusion and is a strong listen from start to finish. First Class though just has something about it that elevates it beyond a bog-standard action score. In summary, I have personally loved all the previous X Men soundtracks, with John Powell's outstanding X-Men: The Last Stand being my favourite up until now. Jackman works in Hans Zimmer's Remote Control studio, and so the album as a whole feels very well produced and has a brilliant mix throughout. The album runs in at 60 minutes, and the felt like it was a perfect length. I would have preferred it is it was slightly less obvious though (although for most casual listeners I doubt you would noticed or cared)! If you like that particular track - I think COTT would be for you. The track "True Colours" felt slightly out of place in that the sub-theme it introduces in the first 60 seconds is a carbon copy of the main theme of Clash of the Titans. ![]() It's this sort of track the repeat button was designed for! There are quieter portions as well, which adds a nice flow to the album ("Rage and Serenity" and the opening of "To Beast or Not To Beast" would be good examples here). It appears in "Cerebro", but it's finest moment on the album comes in the outstanding track "X-Training", where the mix of electric guitar, electronics and orchestra is spine tingling in its execution. There's some great string writing present before the orchestra and more rocky elements come in. The main theme as introduced in the opening track "First Class" is, well, first class. Composer Henry Jackman is a relative newcomer to film scores, and I think this is reflected in the fresh and vibrant feel of the album. What am I thinking?! Well firstly, this is a superb action soundtrack which is up there with the best of 2011. ![]()
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