Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicolas Hoult
Directed by Mathew Vaughan

Attempting to tie-up a prequel to the original is always a tricky task and one with vastly varied results, but X- Men: First Class does pull it off. While it technically stands alone, not least due to its entirely new cast, it is clear that the film feels a responsibility to be faithful to the franchise we know. It does this mainly by revelling in various nods and winks and although at times a bit cheeky, it just about gets the balance right. Continue reading X-Men: First Class →