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X-Men: Apocalypse

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
425K
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Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Evan Peters, Olivia Munn, Jennifer Lawrence, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Ben Hardy in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
With the emergence of the world's first mutant, Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
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In the 1980s the X-Men must defeat an ancient all-powerful mutant, En Sabah Nur, who intends to thrive through bringing destruction to the world.In the 1980s the X-Men must defeat an ancient all-powerful mutant, En Sabah Nur, who intends to thrive through bringing destruction to the world.In the 1980s the X-Men must defeat an ancient all-powerful mutant, En Sabah Nur, who intends to thrive through bringing destruction to the world.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
425K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
478
82
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Simon Kinberg(screenplay by)
    • Bryan Singer(story by)
    • Michael Dougherty(story by)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Jennifer Lawrence
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Simon Kinberg(screenplay by)
    • Bryan Singer(story by)
    • Michael Dougherty(story by)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Jennifer Lawrence
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    • 887User reviews
    • 497Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 19 nominations

    Videos31

    Final Trailer
    Trailer 2:30
    Final Trailer
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:18
    Trailer #2
    Super Bowl TV Spot
    Trailer 0:44
    Super Bowl TV Spot
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    Official Trailer
    Why Denzel Washington Would Be a Perfect Magneto
    Clip 3:52
    Why Denzel Washington Would Be a Perfect Magneto
    How the MCU Might Meet the Mutants
    Clip 3:24
    How the MCU Might Meet the Mutants
    What if Bill Murray & Leonardo DiCaprio Were X-Men?
    Clip 1:51
    What if Bill Murray & Leonardo DiCaprio Were X-Men?
    The Best X-Men Scenes According to the Cast of 'Dark Phoenix'
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    The Best X-Men Scenes According to the Cast of 'Dark Phoenix'
    Why 'Dark Phoenix' Proves the X-Men Need Space
    Clip 3:35
    Why 'Dark Phoenix' Proves the X-Men Need Space
    'The Umbrella Academy' Vs. The Marvel Cinematic Universe
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    'The Umbrella Academy' Vs. The Marvel Cinematic Universe
    'Glass' Cast Connections: Finding a Lost Thread of 'Split' in 'Unbreakable'
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    'Glass' Cast Connections: Finding a Lost Thread of 'Split' in 'Unbreakable'
    What We Know About 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' ... So Far
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    What We Know About 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' ... So Far

    Photos429

    Michael Fassbender and Oscar Isaac in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Tye Sheridan in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Alexandra Shipp in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Kodi Smit-McPhee in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Olivia Munn in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Evan Peters in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Rose Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner, and Tye Sheridan in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Oscar Isaac in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Evan Peters in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    Alexandra Shipp in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

    Top cast

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    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Professor Charles Xavieras Professor Charles Xavier
    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Erik Lehnsherras Erik Lehnsherr…
    Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence
    • Ravenas Raven…
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Hank McCoyas Hank McCoy…
    Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac
    • En Sabah Nuras En Sabah Nur…
    Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne
    • Moira Mactaggertas Moira Mactaggert
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • Peter Maximoffas Peter Maximoff…
    Josh Helman
    Josh Helman
    • Col. William Strykeras Col. William Stryker
    Sophie Turner
    Sophie Turner
    • Jean Greyas Jean Grey
    Tye Sheridan
    Tye Sheridan
    • Scott Summersas Scott Summers…
    Lucas Till
    Lucas Till
    • Alex Summersas Alex Summers…
    Kodi Smit-McPhee
    Kodi Smit-McPhee
    • Kurt Wagneras Kurt Wagner…
    Ben Hardy
    Ben Hardy
    • Angelas Angel
    Alexandra Shipp
    Alexandra Shipp
    • Ororo Munroeas Ororo Munroe…
    Lana Condor
    Lana Condor
    • Jubileeas Jubilee
    Olivia Munn
    Olivia Munn
    • Psylockeas Psylocke
    Warren Scherer
    Warren Scherer
    • Horseman - Pestilenceas Horseman - Pestilence
    Rochelle Okoye
    Rochelle Okoye
    • Horseman - Famineas Horseman - Famine
    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writers
      • Simon Kinberg(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Bryan Singer(story by)
      • Michael Dougherty(story by)
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    • Trivia
      Although not in the movie, Sir Patrick Stewart jokingly informed Bryan Singer that he would be willing to play Mystique, should Jennifer Lawrence "start playing up." He said: "I am so ready to be naked, painted blue, and the world is ready for it too."
    • Goofs
      (at around 44 mins) When Apocalypse collects the information of the current world from TV, a picture of the Big Buddha in Hong Kong is shown. The construction of the Big Buddha started in 1990, and finished 1993.
    • Quotes

      Charles Xavier: The world's already begun rebuilding its arsenals.

      Erik Lensherr: It's human nature, Charles.

      Charles Xavier: I still have hope.

      Erik Lensherr: [wry laugh] Oh, yes. Hope.

      Charles Xavier: I was right about Raven. I was even right about you.

      Erik Lensherr: What about the rest of the world? Doesn't it ever wake you up in the middle of the night? The feeling that one day they'll come for you, and your children?

      Charles Xavier: It does indeed.

      Erik Lensherr: What do you do when you wake up to that?

      Charles Xavier: I feel a great swell of pity for the poor soul that comes to my school looking for trouble.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: Men from Essex Corporation (run by X-Men villain Mister Sinister, aka Nathaniel Essex) arrive at the Weapon X base and collect samples of Wolverine's blood. This leads into Logan (2017).
    • Connections
      Edited from The Wolverine (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Glory Of The Trumpets
      Written by J. Bronshire

      Arranged by Isaac Jenkins

      Courtesy of APM Music

    User reviews887

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Sacrifices thematic depth and complex characters for superficial thrills and repetitive plots
    The word "apocalypse" brings to mind an end-of-the world event of biblical proportions. X- MEN APOCALYPSE brings to mind some Japanese anime and a yearning for the better X- men movies of the past. The third in this "new trilogy" that began with X-MEN FIRST CLASS, the franchise reached its high point in the epic X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST but now tips back down to a rather typical tale of good vs evil intertwined with the usual hero's journey. Thankfully the masterful execution of dialogue and acting chops saves this film from sinking into mediocrity.

    There are lot of plot threads to follow. Fortunately or unfortunately it does not require much inferring or complex thinking to follow the story. It is very simple and it is in its simplicity that it loses out on the richness of character than past xmen movies had. Our characters are all reduced to two dimensional archetypes each with familiar story arcs. So familiar in fact that the whole movie is a pastiche of plot points taken from past xmen movies. Eric is the grief stricken blood knight who goes evil with vengeance when tragedy strikes, again. Scott jean and Kurt are the inexperienced loners who have to work together to overcome their challenges, a little like pyro, Bobby drake (ice man) and kitty pryde (shadow cat) in X-men 2. Mystique replaces wolverine as the badass wanderer who is thrown into a leadership position to guide our young loners. Xavier is once again captured and the X-men's home base is compromised, again like X-MEN 2. Powerful mutant with delusions of godhood and a gang of loyal followers is Apocalypse this time replacing magneto's role in the first 3 xmen movies. Call it homage or call it cliché, I feel that this story manages to toe the line between familiar and fresh. The familiar elements gives us a sense of the revolving nature of conflict, that history repeats despite the best intentions. The fresh elements of course add new facets to a film which could have otherwise been a complete bore, thanks to the slow burn nature of the plot which mostly sees both good guys and bad guys gathering their key players for the final showdown. Those who can appreciate a slow build up would love this while those who need their immediate action fix would be left disappointed.

    Divisive might be the best word to describe this movie. When the action does come, it is a special effects spectacle of mutant powers on display where everyone.......pretty much stands around shooting things at each other. Oh look, the villain is getting the upper hand! Let's shoot more! Where physical stunts and fights come, they are a thrill to behold except the dated wire work which feels artificial. Interspersed between these divisive battles are particular scenes of movie magic. Quicksilver (last see in DAYS OF FUTURE PAST) returns and we get to see the full extent of his powers once again only on a larger scale. And at least this time he has a purpose in the story other than being a just a miraculous attempt. But as mentioned earlier his motivations are touched on but not explored. His character is simplified into yet another archetype.

    Beneath the visual spectacle, the movie under utilises its cast of characters. Ty Sheridan's Scott Summers could have been great as the new audience surrogate, going from meek bullied loser to taking his first steps as confident leader of the X-Men. Instead he is also shoved into the background after his introduction. Kodi-smith mcfee's more feline looking Nightcrawler is also another intriguing character sidelined. Instead we get more Charles Xavier and more Eric playing out their character drama like star crossed lovers. Don't get me wrong, they are fantastic actors, especially Michael Fassbender completely nailing the tragedy of Eric's character arc. But their story came to a decent close in the last movie and this one just feels like more of the same.

    Apocalypse himself is a villain that is as equally divisive as the movie itself. On one hand, it seemed that the creators were going for the "all powerful but frail" type of villain ala emperor Palpatine of Star Wars. The snake-like menace that Oscar Isaac exudes through his sinister delivery is betrayed by a design that borders on corny. Oversized platform boots, plastic looking Armour and an ill defined set of powers all downplay the threatening presence of the villain. His motivations could have been much deeper. A commentary on modern commercialism replacing the religions of old perhaps as the new "cult following"? Or a criticism of humanity's arrogance and self glorifying nature? Maybe even a critique on how common folk are quick to idolise mortal "false gods" of the influential and powerful? No, no and no. None of that thematic depth here. Apocalypse is merely your Saturday morning cartoon variety villain who wants to destroy the world to rebuild in his image.

    It is not a bad movie per se. Visually stunning, an easy-to-follow plot and well cast characters set to a script filled with witty dialogue that does not overdo the comedy. The acting is professional and the music by John Ottman is a grand thematic continuation of But for a grand finale it pales in comparison to films like X-MEN 2 by glossing over its deeper themes of social commentary especially, in the treatment of mutants as an allegory to prejudice against social minorities. It lacks the urgency, high stakes tension and emotional depth of DAYS OF FUTURE PAST and the chemistry among the cast is no where near XMEN FIRST CLASS. I would place it as a middling entry into the X-men franchise that succeeds in opening the doors to a whole new generation of X-men movies.
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    • Jun 4, 2016

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Fox Movies (United States)
      • Marvel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Polish
      • German
      • Arabic
      • Egyptian (Ancient)
    • Also known as
      • X-Men: Cuộc Chiến Chống Apocalyspe
    • Filming locations
      • Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Marvel Entertainment
      • TSG Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $178,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $155,442,489
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,769,562
      • May 29, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $543,934,105
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Sonics-DDP
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • Auro 11.1
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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