7. X-Men: The Last Stand
Brett Ratner(Tower Heist) took helm after Bryan Singer's(The Usual Suspects) departure to work on his Superman film. In the third installment of the X-Men franchise, a cure for mutants has been found and Magneto decides this cannot be and goes on a mission to destroy it. Sounding interesting on paper, this film is easily the worst X-Men film for me. A muddled plot has mutants fighting without any real reason, and fails to provide us with any character development whatsoever. This adaptation of the famous Phoenix Saga from the Marvel comics was ruined and honestly insulting to fans everywhere.
3/10
6. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
The first film after the original trilogy is a simple origin story for Wolverine. Instead of developing the character and fleshing out his backstory we are left with little to no character development, poor editing, well below average CGI and effects, and a ruined Deadpool character. The film would've been much more intriguing had it focused on the montage that opens the movie. A lone bright spot is Taylor Kitsch(Friday Night Lights) as Gambit, who only has a couple of scenes.
4/10
5. X-Men
Bryan Singer rejuvenated the idea of superhero movies in Hollywood and essentially started up this genre. We are introduced to the X-Men and their struggle for acceptance. What seperates X-Men from every other superhero story is the fact that is a political struggle more than a battle of "Good vs Evil." This is what pushes its boundaries as a story and comic altogether.
7/10
4. The Wolverine(2013)
Somewhat a follow up from X-Men Origins, this film follows Wolverine after the events of X-Men: The Last Stand. Wolverine shines in this movie in what I believe is, a good interpretation of Wolverine's mission as a man. His entire life is so interesting and his blessing/curse is focused on here. The Silver Samurai and Viper were cast aside as villains so perhaps that hurts the film overall but it does provide a nice insight into Wolverine.
7.2/10
3. X2: X-Men United(2003)
The X-Men are at odds when they face Striker, who is constructing a horrible scheme against mutants everywhere. Great performances all around, a near perfect set piece, and stunning action bring this movie all together very well. The set up for X3 was great although The Last Stand faltered and could not live up to any expectations.
7.5/10
2. X-Men: First Class(2011)
The origin of Magneto and Professor X is told through Matthew Vaughn's(Kick-Ass) perspective in this attempt to kick start the franchise. A near perfect story followed by scene stealing perfomances by Michael Fassbender(Shame, Inglorious Basterds) and James McAvoy(Trance, Filth) make this movie one of the best in the franchise.
8/10
1. X-Men: Days Of Future Past(2014)
When Sentinels have taken over the world and leave the Mutant race barely alive, Wolverine must travel back in time and save the day. With a time travel story many parts can be messed up and their needs to be a fully thought out script/story or else there will be plot holes and a poor film. The most recent installment of the franchise will knock your socks off. Sadly there are some slower parts but the movie is gripping, touching, and devastating. Bryan Singer's return to the X-Men Universe creates the best episode yet and I can't wait for more.
8.5/10
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