IMDB Rating: 7.3
Movie Duration: 1h 44m
Release Date: July 14, 2000
Language: Hindi, English
Category: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Superhero
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Tyler Mane, Ray Park, Rebecca Romijn Stamos, Bruce Davison
Movie Description
“X-Men” (2000) is a thrilling superhero film that introduces the world of mutants, individuals born with extraordinary abilities. The story begins in 1944 at a Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz, Poland, where a young Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto) manifests his metal-controlling powers after being separated from his parents. In the present day, Marie D’Ancanto (Rogue) discovers her own mutant abilities, which allow her to absorb the energy and memories of anyone she touches. As tensions rise between humans and mutants, Professor Charles Xavier and his X-Men fight for peaceful coexistence, while Magneto and his Brotherhood seek mutant supremacy.
Critical Reception
“X-Men” received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, praised for its strong performances, especially from Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Ian McKellen as Magneto. The film’s visual effects, action sequences, and storytelling set the foundation for modern superhero cinema. It holds a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb, with many considering it one of the best adaptations of a Marvel comic book.
Box Office Collection
Domestic Collection:
- Opening Day: $20.8 million
- First Week Total: $54.5 million
- Second Week Total: $85.3 million
- Total Domestic Collection: $157.3 million
Worldwide Collection:
Total Gross: $296.3 million
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