X-Men: First Class

A stylish, globe-trotting superhero origin story that balances playful recruitment montages with a genuinely painful friendship breakup and chilling revenge.

Directed by

Matthew Vaughn

Genres

Action, Science fiction, Adventure

Starring

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Tagline

Witness the moment that will change our world.

Overview

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, friendship, revenge, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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