| X2: X-Men United | |
|---|---|
 "Evolution Continues." | |
| Directed By | Bryan Singer |
| Screenplay By | Dan Harris, David Hayter, Michael Dougherty |
| Cast | Patrick Stewart, Anna Paquin, Alan Cumming, Hugh Jackman |
| Produced By | Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter, Kevin Feige |
| Executive Producer | Avi Arad |
| Cinematography By | Newton Thomas Sigel |
| Film Editing By | John Ottman, Elliot Graham |
| Music By | John Ottman |
| Studio | 20th Century Fox, Marvel Enterprises, Bad Hat Harry Productions, The Donners' Company |
| Distributed By | 20th Century Fox |
| Franchise | X-Men Franchise |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | May 2, 2003 |
| Runtime | 133 Minutes |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Budget | $110,000,000 |
| Gross | $407,711,549 |
Overview[]
The movie explores themes of prejudice, unity, and survival as mutants struggle against growing hostility from the human world. Stryker launches an attack on Professor Xavier’s school and kidnaps Xavier, intending to use his powerful mind to wipe out all mutants. This forces the X-Men to form an uneasy alliance with their former enemy, Magneto, to stop Stryker’s genocidal plan.
Plot[]
After a mutant named Nightcrawler infiltrates the White House and attempts to assassinate the President, anti-mutant sentiment rises. Wolverine continues his search for answers about his past, while Mystique works to free Magneto from his prison. When Stryker’s forces invade Xavier’s school, several mutants escape and regroup in Boston, where they join forces with Magneto. Together, they infiltrate Stryker’s base to rescue Xavier and prevent the destruction of all mutants.
The film was praised for its action sequences, character development, and deeper exploration of mutant discrimination. It remains one of the standout entries in the X-Men franchise.
Cast[]
- Patrick Stewart as Professor X
- Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- Halle Berry as Storm
- Famke Janssen as Jean Grey
- James Marsden as Cyclops
- Anna Paquin as Rogue
- Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
- Brian Cox as Colonel William Stryker
- Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
- Aaron Stanford as Pyro
- Shawn Ashmore as Iceman
- Kelly Hu as Lady Deathstrike
- Michael Reid McKay as Jason Stryker
- Katie Stuart as Kitty Pryde
- Bryce Hodgson as Artie
- Kea Wong as Jubilee
- Shauna Kain as Siryn
- Daniel Cudmore as Colossus
- Cotter Smith as President McKenna
- Ty Olsson as Mitchell Laurio
- Steve Bacic as Beast
- James Kirk as Ronny Drake
- Jill Teed as Madeline Drake
- Alf Humphreys as William Drake
- Keely Purvis as Little Girl 143
- Layke Anderson as Cypher
- Chiara Zanni as White House Tour Guide
Production[]
Alternative Movie Titles[]
- X2
- X-Men 2
- X-MEN2
- X2
- X-Men II
- X-Men United
Additional/Alternate Movie Taglines[]
- The time has come for those who are different to stand united
- Evolution Continues.
- In this world wide conspiracy the only thing you can count on... Is the X Factor.
- X-Men United
- First, they were fighting for acceptance. Now, they're battling for survival.
- The ones we fear most, will be all that can save us... again.
- Get Ready for the Return of the Evolution
Reception[]
X2: X-Men United (2003) was widely praised for its action sequences, character development, and deeper exploration of mutant discrimination. Many critics considered it a significant improvement over its predecessor, X-Men (2000), and a benchmark for comic book sequels.
One critic described it as "pretty much all that you’d ever want out of a comic book movie—it’s smart, it’s breathlessly paced, the characters have at least 2 1/2 dimensions, and the action sequences are jaw-droppers". Another noted that "the greatest X-Men film we’ve ever gotten remains X2, an absolutely spectacular reminder of how well these characters translate to film when they’re given the right vehicle".
Trivia[]
Sure! Here are some fun trivia facts about *X2: X-Men United* (2003):
- Mime Extras: Many of the extras playing frozen people in the film were actually mimes, since they are trained to stay perfectly still. - Trivia - IMDb
- Hugh Jackman’s Sister Prank: During filming, Hugh Jackman’s sister visited the set and, as a joke, was dressed up in full Wolverine costume and makeup. She was so convincing that director Bryan Singer didn’t realize it wasn’t Jackman - Trivia - IMDb.
- Professor Xavier’s Wheelchair: The original wheelchair used in X-Men (2000) had been purchased by a lawyer. When production for X2 began, the studio had to rent it back for a significant sum. - Trivia - IMDb
- Mystique’s Eyes: Unlike the first movie, where Rebecca Romijn wore contact lenses, Mystique’s eyes were digitally rendered, in X2. - Trivia - IMDb
- Oval Office Desk: The replica of the President’s desk in the Oval Office was so detailed that it took two months to build. - Trivia - IMDb
- Director Cameo: Bryan Singer makes a cameo as a security guard in the scene where "Professor X" and "Cyclops" visit "Magneto". - Trivia - IMDb
Gallery[]
Images[]
Videos[]
X2 (2003) Trailer -1 - Movieclips Classic Trailers
Links[]
Internal Links[]
- X-Men (1992)
- X-Men: Evolution (2000)
- X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
- X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)