My X-MEN TRILOGY Blu-Ray Review
With the upcoming release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 20th Century Fox has mastered the original X-Men trilogy on Blu-Ray. The trilogy was released back on April 21, 2009. This collection comes in a box with three individual cases (for each movie). Each case includes a total of 3 discs - feature film, special features, and a digital copy disc.
The first installment of the trilogy gives a great start to the story of these super heroes. The movie does a great job of introducing the main characters and gives most of them enough screen time for some development. Bryan Singer (Usual Suspects) is very talented and it shows with his translation here. With some strong performances from Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen as the heads of both sides of the mutants.
The second movie, X2: X-Men United, expands on the characters and gives us better action and pacing then the original film. Singer has made one of the best super hero movies that we have seen yet. Much of the movie focuses on Wolverine’s past and how he became what he is today. It also leads us into the Jean Grey/Phoenix Saga.
X-Men: The Last Stand loses some of the steam and continuity due to new direction from Brett Ratner (Rush Hour). This is not to say that Last Stand is a bad movie, but it definitely feels different. My main complaint is that much of the movie feels rushed. Clocking in at only 104 minutes, it feels very compacted. Many subplots seem to come and go, without the detail that Singer originally brought to the table. There is still a fair amount of well-done action sequences and some closure to some of the main plot lines.
The video and audio quality are top notch on this disc. There is a very noticeable improvement over the original DVD releases of this title. The audio features an DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix, which provided great sound throughout, whether it was action or dialogue.
Other than a weaker third installment of a trilogy, this boxset of Blu-Rays gets my highest recommendation for overall quality of films, as well as an amazing spectacle of audio and video.
Popcorn Ninja
on April 30th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I agree that the third wasn’t as good as the first two but I am looking forward to the new release coming.
on April 30th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Very interesting. Thanks!
P.S. Nice blog
on April 30th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Very interesting. Thanks
on April 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
i think third is also so interested but not like two previous.
on May 1st, 2009 at 6:57 am
i have this report on school and i think the format wars will be perfect. can someone give me a link of a good comprehensive blu-ray vs hd dvd review, like their specifications, advantages et cetera.
on May 1st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
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on May 1st, 2009 at 9:59 pm
The X-men trilogy in blu ray will increase the popularity of the movie and also provides the promotion effect to the x-men new release this year.
on May 1st, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Although we always compare sequels but they are not comparable ne
ar to be. Each year we have latest technologies and preferences so we always have different opinions and movies. Thanks for sharing the review.
on May 3rd, 2009 at 11:58 am
I’ve seen the new one the other day and I thought it was great!
on May 4th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Im not into the whole blue ray fad. Dont get me wrong, its awesome to watch, but i dont think its work the money
on May 4th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
X-men is up on theater now, didn’t really get the time to watch it.Shall grab the movie DVD instead.Hope the audio effects is not as bad.
on May 4th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Hey, I thought Wolverine was excellent. Some flaws, but mostly pretty awesome. Are you going to be reviewing it?
on May 5th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I love X men, that’s great I will looking for them, thanks for information.
on May 5th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
i think third is also so interested but not like two previous
on May 7th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I thought Worverine was great too but I felt it lacked something and I’m not sure what, better background music perhaps?
X1 and 2 were pro, 3 wasn’t too bad either, most Marvel films get thumbs up from me anyway.
on May 7th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
i bought this and watched all three before i went to see origins the first day. rocks!
on May 8th, 2009 at 7:16 am
i was re watching the X-men movies and notice they like totally Jip Rouge from her powers, i think over all the movies are ok, but im upset because they rip off Rouge from her power of strength…:(
on May 10th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I absolutely love the X-men! I have since I was a little kid. My friend supposedly is going to get the trilogy package, if he does, I hope he lets me borrow it! hehe
Till then,
Jean
on May 12th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Fans of the X-Men comics may find some of the changes to the original stories lessen the movie experience. But, if you are not a die-hard fan of the comics, the movies deliver a great cast of actors (who clearly care about the characters) in multi-threaded, intelligent stories.
on May 13th, 2009 at 2:35 am
an art of herioc deed is been shown in this movie where is Xmen is my favorite superhero .. outstanding camera work
on May 14th, 2009 at 12:58 am
X MEN X MEN no other super hero is man like him i m gunning for X men
on May 15th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I thought the first one was best by far. That’s just my 2 cents.
Keep up the great work
on May 20th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I like the second part. but third was not so good and the stunt was really very wonderful. Thanks to share it.
on May 21st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
i think wolverine is cute.
on May 22nd, 2009 at 5:09 am
Xmen is a nice movie to enjoy filled with great graphics and sound effects.
on May 22nd, 2009 at 10:38 am
Second and third part are my favorites
on May 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 am
Keep up the great work
on May 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
This will be cool to have in my collection!
on May 22nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I was so excited for the movie and I am not disappointed. Perhaps it is the evolution and we should be evolved and grow with the time. I love the storyline and theme.
on May 22nd, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Nice review! I’ve always been a fan of X-Men and this trilogy didn’t disappoint me. I can watch it again and again
I agree with your thoughts on the third movie. It does have a different feel to it, and there is something to be desired for the continuity of the film plots. But that doesn’t mean that this is a bad one. It just leaves more room for the imagination I guess 
And it definitely left me hoping for a fourth, fifth, maybe even a sixth film. Thanks!
on May 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Its a great movie and i have seen this movie three time. Its visual effects are very nice. This part is really very good. Thanks
on May 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I’ve never seen the second part because i have a lot of things to work on.Hopefully i can watch the next release and see its evolution.
on May 24th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I had an itch to see this, however, never got the chance to head to the movies. WIll likely be renting it tonight.
on May 27th, 2009 at 2:47 am
It does have a different feel to it, and there is something to be desired for the continuity of the film plots.
on May 28th, 2009 at 2:47 am
I have recently purchased a blue-ray player and the quality difference between this and standard DVD’s is amazingly better, I see this film at the cinema and though it was great so will probably be buy the disks also
on May 29th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
After a long long wait, I have it at least and I am more than happy to watch the movie. I was expecting the same adventure and thrill. Thanks for allowing us to give a review on it.
on May 30th, 2009 at 7:30 am
cant see the big thing about the xmen movies none of them have been that good, origins was ok but i fealt should have been alot better. just think the xmen movies are ok at best.
on June 4th, 2009 at 11:31 am
I though the last stand was quite a dissappointment as numbers 1 and 2 imo where excellent. I actually didnt know there was a change in director, so this may have been the main reason
on June 5th, 2009 at 3:00 am
I think X-Men 3 was the best movie of the trilogy, anyway I have recently seen Wolverine which is an average movie.
on June 8th, 2009 at 12:32 am
I think X-Men 3 was,t good as compared to its first released parts in my opinion its 1 part is better than other two now i am waiting for its next release hoping that its better than all…
Thanks
on June 8th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Great Article.
I am also a fan of X-Men. All three movies were excellent.
on July 16th, 2009 at 9:28 am
i think third is also so interested but not like two previous.
on July 18th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I love X2. Not as good as the first one, but better than the third one.
on July 29th, 2009 at 12:36 am
I love X men, that’s great I will looking for them, thanks for information.
on August 14th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
The action is non stop and the special effects jaw droping, with a scene involving San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge an incredible highlight.It is a disposable entertainment that passes the time with flickering images of flashy camera cuts and explosions before disappearing from memory before the popcorn is digested.
on August 17th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I agree that the third wasn’t as good as the first two but I like all these. I am looking forward to the new release coming.
on August 29th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I think all series of x-men are the best
on September 14th, 2009 at 5:11 am
What an excellent subject!
I have been an avid fan of the X-Men since i was a child following the cartoon and the comics.
With the release of the X-Men on film brought back my childhood obsession but was worried that the films may have not been good quality.
However everyone of the 3 films were fantastic and left me wanting more.
on September 15th, 2009 at 8:28 am
It does have a different feel to it, and there is something to be desired for the continuity of the film plots.
on September 16th, 2009 at 4:08 am
I also recently purchased a blue-ray player and I too was surprised by the increased quality in the visibility.
on September 19th, 2009 at 12:05 am
The X-men franchise will go down as one of the best.
on September 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
X-men is surely amazing..btw thx for sharing..
on October 20th, 2009 at 1:22 am
i really love this movie but didn’t brought it on blue ray, i hope i could manage to get one DVD For my self, Actually in our Country its very expensive Thing,