[Digital Drift 2014]
I never thought I’d find myself defending this film.
In actuality we’re not, we’re just saying it’s not the worst X-Men movie and stating the few reasons why it’s not entirely awful. Don’t get us wrong, it’s a stinker nonetheless. Tedious action, lame mutants, barely characterized beyond their powers (again), CGI claws that never fail to distract, stupid script riven with plot holes, ruined fan favourites Deadpool and Gambit, balsa wood performances and most of the cast seem like they’re having a thoroughly terrible time.
Worst of all this mishandled not one but two key Wolverine stories. Weapon X and Origin, in a way that means there’s no point attempting them again, so sour will the taste of this remain. It very nearly killed the already flat-lining X-Men series.
But we’re the best we are at what we do and what we do ain’t pretty, so we also highlight the few stronger points that make it not quite as complete a failure as everyone remembers. The pinpricks of light in the darkness. Enjoy… Bub.
The Force Awakens
Spectre
Skyfall
Supergirl
Scream 1-4
A Nightmare on Elm Street 1-9
Peter Pan + Hook
The Great Mouse Detective + Oliver & Company
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh + Rescuers + Fox and the Hound + Black Cauldron
Robin Hood
101 Dalmatians + Sword in the Stone + Jungle Book + Aristocats
Lady and the Tramp + Sleeping Beauty
Cinderella + Alice in Wonderland
Disney’s Wartime Films
Dumbo + Bambi
Fantasia
Pinocchio
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Fantastic Four + Rise of the Silver Surfer
Ant-Man
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