Film 319/365, Day 338/365 – X-Men: The Last Stand

Too many characters and not enough substance.  This is definitely the worst of the three X-Men films, the story is nowhere near as strong as the previous two.  It would appear that what happened to the third Austin Powers film has happened here, where they have tried to accommodate everyone that wanted to be involved at the expense of the story.

Synopsis:  A cure for mutations has been developed and the government are looking to eradicate mutations and Magneto is determined not to allow that to happen.  Also Jean Grey has returned from the dead and isn’t acting like herself.

Film 265/365, Day 291/365 – X-Men 2

Easily the best of the X-Men films in my opinion.  It’s got lots of Wolverine being particularly angry and Magneto at his best.  The story is far stronger than the first film and don’t even get me started on the third one!  A good action film with more than just action.

Synopsis:  When a mutant attempts to assassinate the President of the United States of America the X-Men quickly track him down.  However once they find him he has no recollection of the incident or a significant period of time before that.  They must track down who is behind it before more damage can be done.

Film 202/365, Day 216/365 – Femme Fatale

A twisty turvy thriller from Brian De Palma.  The story isn’t bad, it does enough to keep you watching, but not quite enough to really grab you.  The single best thing about this film is Rebecca Romijn, ding dong!!!  If I was rating Rebecca it would be five stars, this film however only gets three.  Not bad, but not brilliant.

Synopsis:  Laurie, a diamond thief that double crossed the team she was working with, is mistaken for a lady who has just lost her husband and child.  She assumes the identity of the lady and disappears to America.  Seven years later she is forced to return to France her old team are still looking for her.