X2
A propulsive, character-driven superhero ride that balances kinetic action with genuine emotional stakes and a somber undercurrent.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
A tense, time-bending superhero epic that balances dark dystopian stakes with character-driven drama and spectacular action.
About 2014 film directed by Bryan Singer
Genres action, science fiction, superhero, thriller, dystopian, crossover fiction, time-travel
Directed by Bryan Singer
Written by Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg, Jane Goldman
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Peter Dinklage, Elliot Page, Nicholas Hoult
Music John Ottman
Runtime 131 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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