I finally got to see it.
Things I didn't expect: That I wouldn't like some of the FX. The facial distortions with Dark Phoenix I found especially unlikeable. That I hated how Jean had to die & how Cyclops and Prof. X died. I don't know the story from the comics, but I always prefer when love conquers hate and a character is renewed--love is stronger than hate. Jean knew she was very loved and she loved Cyclops, Logan and Prof. X enough to overcome her dark side, at least I thought.
The over-the-top action sequences, specifically moving the Golden Gate Bridge. Too much effort with no real reason for it.
Liked:
Prof. X's class discussion, Storm's eulogy, anytime Storm wasn't a whirling dervish (because Hallie can act), Rogue's reason to try the cure, Wolverine and Phoenix's battle, and some of the one-liners were excellent. The winged guy saving his dad was great.
Magneto mentally wiggling the chess piece at film end was nice. i think they will find that cure conveniently temporary so there's a convenient excuse for an X4.
I was relieved somehow by that little after credits clip. Perhaps all will be a bit better with the world after all.....
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