X-Men at 25 is more relevant than ever

X-Men at 25 is more relevant than ever

Twenty-five years ago, X-Men became a summer blockbuster and effectively re-energized a then-flagging market for superhero movies, which have dominated the industry (for better and worse) ever since. It's still a vastly entertaining film, with great characters, a zippy pace, and plenty of action. And its broader themes still strongly resonate with viewers today. (Many spoilers below.) In the mid-1990s, the popularity of the animated X-Men TV ser…

X-Men at 25 is more relevant than ever - WorldNL Magazine

"Mankind has always feared what it doesn't understand." Plus: our seven favorite scenes Credit: 20th Century Studios Twenty-five years ago, X-Men became a summer blockbuster and effectively re-energized a then-flagging market for superhero movies, which have dominated the industry (for better and worse) ever since. It's still a vastly entertaining film, with great characters, a zippy pace, and plenty of action. And its broader themes still stron…