X2 (2003)

Director: Bryan Singer
Writers: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, David Hayter
Cast: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn, Bryan Cox / Kelly Hu / Aaron Stanford
Genre: Science Fiction / Action / Thriller
Region: USA / Canada
Languages: English / German / Italian / Spanish
Released: 2003-09-29 (Mainland China) / 2003-05-02 (USA)
Length: 133 minutes
Also known as: Mutant Special Attack 2 (Hong Kong) / X-Men 2 / X-Men United
Rating: IMDB 7.4 / Rotten Tomatoes 85%

Movie Synopsis
In the first episode, under the command of Professor X, the mutants put the evil Magneto into the sidelines, but they are still not recognized by the society. After a political figure was assassinated, all the blame was once again directed at mutants. This time, Professor X also felt so much pressure that he had to negotiate with the President of the United States on this matter. A former general with a high reputation led an alliance against mutants to continuously put pressure on Professor X. In this case, Magneto had to find a way to join forces with Professor X to resist the former general. Wolverine’s life experience will also be further revealed in this episode.

“X2” (also known as “X2: X-Men United”) is a 2003 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and starring an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, and Anna Paquin. The movie is the sequel to 2000’s “X-Men” and follows the X-Men as they join forces with their enemies, the Brotherhood of Mutants, to stop Colonel William Stryker from carrying out his plan to wipe out all mutants.

The film explores themes of acceptance, discrimination, and identity. It also touches on issues of government surveillance and the use of power.

The movie received critical acclaim, with many praising the film’s action sequences, ensemble cast, and its exploration of complex themes. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $407 million worldwide.

“X2” is known for its thrilling action, complex characters, and its ability to balance its large ensemble cast. It has been credited with paving the way for modern superhero films by showing that superhero stories can be taken seriously and explore deeper themes. The film also features a memorable performance by Alan Cumming as the teleporting mutant Nightcrawler.