As if that were not enough, the experience had to be all enthralling and mouthwatering for the general public who know much less about the X-Men than what's on the other side of Pluto, while holding on to the essence of the original comics.

The opening very smoothly leads the audience through the relevant ages which explain Magneto's (Ian McKellan) hatred for humankind and his resulting formation of the 'The Brotherhood of Mutants' which only agenda is to exterminate men like mice. We are also introduced to the X-Men's most charismatic, ambivalent and pertinacious creature, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), and the young Rogue (Anna Paquin), who form a bond which very quickly becomes key in the plot of this movie.

When it becomes apparent what Magneto and his mutant crew is up to, the pace suddenly changes and a myriad of things start to happen all together. The mutant's powers come into full display and melee combatants maneuver with the most uncanny physics, defying gravity, shape and even the weather!

Among the other characters worthy of a mention are Storm (Halle Berry) who controls the power of weather: wind, ice and lightning among those observed. Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos) is a shape changer, able to transform to anyone she wants. Her skintight blue suit has been and still is the subject of media and special effects talk. Cyclops (James Marsden) blasts a stream of deadly energy from his eyes while Toad (Ray Park) is able to jump great heights and distances as well as use his long tongue for useful purposes. (Ray Park was Darth Maul in Star Wars' Episode I)

Wolverine and Sabretooth, two mutants with extremely fast healing powers had, some time in the past, been experimented on to enhance their skeletal structure and strength. Wolverine had razor claws installed in both arms.

It may be immediately obvious that the overall plot is simple and stereotypic. There are good guys and there are bad guys. They clash and after a long… uncertain and arduous battle, the good guys win against all odds. Oops! Is that giving away too much? Certainly not! In fact what I've given away is practically what you've seen in your last twenty movies or so. The same plot, the same sides, the same victors. So, I have no choice but to admit this, "The basic plot is gonna be very much the same ol'… but be prepared for some real eye candy!" After all, there are many sub-plots and turnarounds as the story evolves and progresses."

X-Men fans will appreciate the way the story unfolds in a way that adheres to the classic comics. You might even find out a thing or two! But what about the immense special effects of the X-Men powers? Yes. I think Brian Singer really did justice there. You won't be disappointed. The quick morphing of Mystique's appearance from person to person is just stunning, not to mention her agility, nimbleness and not to forget, HOT body! Toad, surprisingly isn't the quiet, subdued creature I expected him to be. You have to watch to fully realize the slick fighting routines. All I'll say about Storm is…Electrifying! And of course Wolverine is the star over and over with his slick "SNICKT!" razors jamming out of his knuckles!

I almost forget… Magneto, nemesis and old friend of Charles Xavier wields the power to control anything metal. In this day and age, that's a lot of control for a frail, old man to swallow. Not that Magneto doesn't do a good job of it. It's just that the good guys penultimately have to win!

Some movies leave you with a thirst for more. X-Men? It left my throat parched dry! By the way… so much remains unexplained. Wolverine goes back to hills to find his past and Magneto… well, he's down but not out.