X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Hugh Jackman | James McAvoy
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Takeaways
- ❖The hosts unanimously rate 'Days of Future Past' as their favorite X-Men film.
- ❖The movie effectively retcons previous X-Men films, resolving continuity issues and character deaths.
- ❖Quicksilver's Pentagon scene is highlighted as a creative and entertaining use of his powers.
- ❖The narrative provides clever explanations for Charles Xavier's loss of powers and Beast's transformation.
- ❖The film successfully blends the casts from the original X-Men trilogy and 'First Class' series.
- ❖The tension and stakes in 'Days of Future Past' surpassed those in 'The Last Stand,' despite its title.
Insights
1Masterful Timeline Retcon and Character Reintroduction
The film successfully 'retcons' previous X-Men movies, addressing inconsistencies and bringing back characters like Jean Grey and Cyclops who had unsatisfying exits. This narrative choice allowed for a fresh start while preserving the essence of past stories.
The hosts express relief and satisfaction that the movie 'fixed' issues from previous films, particularly character deaths, and created an 'entirely different timeline' that was 'really entertaining to see the creation of.'
2Quicksilver's Scene as a Cinematic Highlight
Quicksilver's introduction and his sequence in the Pentagon are lauded as a creative and visually stunning depiction of super-speed. The hosts appreciate how his powers are portrayed with a unique perception of time, making the scene both humorous and impactful.
The hosts praise Quicksilver's scene, noting how he's 'moving faster than everything else' and his 'perception of time is slower,' making it a 'spectacular' and 'awesome' moment. They also acknowledge his necessary removal from later plot points due to his 'overpowered' nature.
3Clever Explanations for Character States
The movie provides organic and satisfying explanations for key character changes, such as Charles Xavier's ability to walk despite being paralyzed and Beast's fluctuating appearance. These revelations deepen the characters' struggles and integrate seamlessly into the altered timeline.
The hosts commend the 'genius' explanation for Charles Xavier losing his powers via a serum that allows him to walk, and Beast's changing form, which 'made sense' in the new timeline.
4Elevated Stakes and Tension
The film's dual timeline narrative, featuring a desperate future and a critical past mission, created a constant sense of high stakes. The hosts found the tension surrounding Mystique's assassination attempt and Magneto's public display more compelling than previous 'last stand' scenarios.
The hosts state the movie 'did a better job of making the last stand feel more tense and terrifying than the actual last stand in Last Stand,' highlighting the uncertainty of the outcome and the constant threat of things going 'wrong no matter how we played it out.'
Notable Moments
The hosts express their strong preference for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' over all other X-Men films, including 'The Wolverine'.
This establishes the film's high standing among the hosts, indicating its significant impact and quality within the franchise.
Discussion on how the film effectively 'retcons' previous X-Men movies, particularly addressing abrupt character deaths and timeline inconsistencies.
This highlights the movie's success in revitalizing the franchise and providing narrative closure or new beginnings for characters like Jean Grey and Cyclops.
Praise for Quicksilver's introduction and his iconic scene in the Pentagon, noting its creative portrayal of super-speed and humor.
This scene is identified as a standout moment that significantly contributed to the film's appeal and showcased innovative action choreography.
The hosts acknowledge the necessity of Quicksilver's absence from the final act due to his 'overpowered' abilities, which would have made the plot too easy.
This reflects an understanding of narrative balance and the challenges of integrating extremely powerful characters without undermining stakes.
Appreciation for the clever explanations behind Charles Xavier's temporary loss of powers and Beast's human form, which organically resolved previous timeline questions.
This points to the film's strong writing and ability to integrate complex character developments into a coherent narrative.
Quotes
"This was my favorite X-Men movie. Like of the just the X-Men. I agree. I I like the Wolverine, but this was my favorite of the actual X-Men."
"I'm not mad at it because the stuff that we fixed was stuff I had issues with."
"The setup that made him so great in that kitchen scene is also what makes him a bit too powerful for these moments and and a little bit too deosex machina."
"The fact that we forgot that he can't walk. He's walking around for about about 10 minutes and then we're like, 'Oh yeah, oh my god. Oh, he can't walk.'"
"This one was spectacular. I think Yeah, I agree with you. I think this is objectively my favorite just standalone X-Men movie because of how cleverly it handles the timeline, the beautiful character arcs we get. The stakes are like high enough that it feels like end of the world sort of stuff."
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