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X-Men: Apocalypse
2016 144 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.4
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action
Director: Bryan Singer
🎭 Based on
«X-Men»
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Description
After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
Budget:
$178M
US Gross:
$155.44M
Worldwide:
$543.93M
Starring
James McAvoy
Actor
Michael Fassbender
Actor
Jennifer Lawrence
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Comic Book Adaptation
Key opinion
X-Men: Apocalypse is widely viewed as a visually polished spectacle that offers standard superhero entertainment but struggles with narrative depth and character development. Opinions remain divided on whether the film’s focus on large-scale effects and franchise world-building successfully compensates for a lackluster script and a perceived lack of emotional stakes.
| Production | Special effects and production design consistently deliver a high-quality, immersive visual spectacle that satisfies genre expectations. | |
| Acting | Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy anchor the film with strong, committed performances that elevate their respective roles amidst the chaotic narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for its underdeveloped villain, lack of clear character motivations, and an overcrowded plot that struggles to balance new and returning mutants. | |
| Theme | The film’s tone is subject to intense debate, with some viewers finding it a balanced entry in the franchise and others criticizing it for being overly noisy, repetitive, and devoid of genuine humor or heart. | |
| Direction | The overall direction by Bryan Singer is divisive, with some praising his ability to maintain franchise continuity while others feel he appeared disengaged and unable to provide a cohesive vision. |