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Ultimately, the story serves as a parable for intolerance, xenophobia, and us-versus-them mentalities - themes that are perpetually relevant and potent.

X-Men plays faithful to the comics while opening the doors to a larger universe to come.

The film gains a lot from the grandiose theatrical casting of Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in the two main roles, but the rest of the film is far too patchy and hammy.

Indeed, even Hugh Jackman was not cast in this role for his neon-lit global fame among the youth... although he earns a place in the starry firmament of cinema with this well judged performance.