But before you run off to go and see it, let\u2019s take some time to reflect on how we got here. Here\u2019s the very best (and worst) of Wolverine and Pals\u2019 cinematic adventures.<\/p>\n
X-Men (2000)<\/h3>\n
X-Men<\/em> was the first film to introduce us all to the X-Men (and women) we know and love today, although that was the least of its concerns. It\u2019s hard to believe now, but X-Men<\/em> came out at a time when superhero movies were about as popular as stepping in dog poo.<\/p>\n With the awful Batman and Robin<\/em> the last major superhero movie released, X-Men<\/em> had a lot to prove.<\/p>\n Fortunately, it turned out to be brilliant, repopularising the superhero genre with its mix of action and actual character development. With a superb cast including Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, a top-of-her-game Halle Berry and a unknown called Hugh Jackman (who has subsequently spent his life with stupid sideburns and claws attached to the ends of his fists), X-Men<\/em> showed that superhero movies could be exciting and engaging.<\/p>\n Verdict<\/strong>: A quality superhero movie that stands among the greats of the genre. Check it out!<\/p>\n![\"X](\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/x_men_1_wallpaper-800x600.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nX-Men 2 (2003)<\/h3>\n
![Image credit<\/em><\/a><\/p>\nAfter the original X-Men<\/em> convinced the world that superhero movies weren\u2019t stupid, X-Men 2<\/em> allowed director Bryan Singer to go a bit wild and really show the world what he could do.<\/p>\nHe returned with a movie that\u2019s bigger, better and more serious than its predecessor. The plot revolves around General Stryker, the man responsible for giving the world Wolverine, and his attempts to kill all of the world\u2019s mutants, including the poor old X-Men.<\/p>\nThe film was praised for its action, its performances and, surprisingly, its overall message of tolerance towards all (even psychopaths who can melt your brain just by looking at you). It also ended with a big cliffhanger than got many X-Men fans a bit hot under the collar…<\/p>\nVerdict:<\/strong> A bigger and better version of the original, this is a film that should be in the collection of any superhero fan.<\/p>\nX-Men: The Last Stand (2006)<\/h3>\nX-Men: The Last Stand<\/em> had a troubled development, with trusted series director Bryan Singer departing and Brett \u201d\u02dcRush Hour\u2019 Ratner taking his place.<\/p>\nNeedless to say, things didn\u2019t quite work out. Although the film drew upon the massively popular \u201d\u02dcDark Phoenix\u2019 storyline from the comics (and teased at the end of X-Men 2<\/em>), the movie itself focused more on action and explosions over the careful character development of the previous movies.<\/p>\nThat said, there are some positives; Hugh Jackman is reliable as ever and the mass-mutant wars make for some pretty cool viewing. It\u2019s dumb fun, although we\u2019d come to expect more from the X-Men by then.<\/p>\nIt also featured Vinnie Jones saying possibly the stupidest line in the history of cinema, as seen below.<\/p>\n](\"https:\/\/xmenmovies.wikia.com\/wiki\/File:X-men-2-2003-76-g.jpg\"){kind=link}