:-O I did NOT know that! (I'm sure they've *seen* people play chess even if they did not savvy the rules, so they acted like they knew what they were doing.) 9:22 Oh! I hadn't gotten this far when commenting. (I know: an internet sin.) I suppose I should've reckoned they'd have an expert laying out to do and NOT do, to avoid a faux pas!
I can't believe they bought in a chess expert for just a few moves and under a half minute of screen time. Surely someone on set could have told them what to move so as not embarrass both the actors or the film? AKA...save some money!
Another piece of trivia was that Brian Singer did not let the actors read any X-men comics before making the 1st movie, but after the success Hugh Jackmen went out and read the Wolvarine mini-series and learned alot about how Logan was which made his performance in X2 even better.
This is my 2nd favorite X-Men movie. Nightcrawler attacking the White House, Wolverine going Berserker Rage on the solider in the mansion, and the rescue climax were great.
Had a dude in the row in front of me, must have been a super wolverine fan - when he clawed the first soldier that scratched his face, he yelled at the TOP of his lungs, "YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"
The message of persecution, is excited flawlessly in this production. Whilst the Villains state this during a scene about not having to hide. The point is understood. Then Stryker earlier stated about not seeing a six year old child body on the news. Then truth of the movie is evident. A realisim you want exceptance but at your standards. Back the constitution. All men are created Equal. Meaning Dad married Mom which made US.... Duh 🙄
X2 was one of the best movies of it's kind during the 2000s back when I still cared about superhero movies. I think part of the reason why it was called X2 - X-Men United in the US is because about a decade prior there was another movie released here called F/X2 along with later in the 90s a TV Series based on the 2 F/X movies just called F/X and they didn't want any confusion.
I'm terrified that one of these days we're going to learn the trick to Hugh building all those muscles is him eating live kittens at like 3am or something. I don't think I've heard anything negative about him. Not even when he and Debora split up. That was like a quick Hollywood radar blip that was like "Oh hey, this happened." and it was gone.
I really do like X2: X-MEN UNITED this is a great movie. What I like the most is how go into Wolverine’s past and try to give some closure into what happened to him all those years ago.
I always credit this film as the film that solidified the idea that you can have good comic book superhero movies other than Batman/Superman. The first movie did fine and was pretty good, but like Minty said is kind of like the Empire strikes back not only in plot but also in that it elevated the series to something much more than the first one.
That movie was released in cinemas here in the Philippines in 2003 as X2: X-Men United. I saw it in the cinema on opening day and all the seats were filled up! The one-on-one fight between Wolverine and Lady Deathstrike was the standout scene and there were lots of cheering and gasps as the fight went on.
I would’ve been 5 years old back in 03 and I still remember seeing it at the cinema and being blown away by the character of Nightcrawler. I remember going to KFC after the movie and managing to get all the toys for the movie and playing with them nonstop. Such a special memory for me.
Such a great movie. I'd probably rank it number 3 overall in the core X-Men movies after Logan and Days of Futures Past, and just ahead of First Class. Leaving the Deadpool movies as their own thing. Great job Minty!
X2 has always been my favourite of the Fox-Men movies. It's genuinely a good movie overall, and the best of the bunch, imo. I would also love a 10 Things You Didn't Know about Van Helsing, yes! I love that movie. It's super underrated
From what I heard, Scott's death in the third film had nothing to do with James Marsden doing Superman Returns. The studio wanted to make Phoenix look like an unstoppable force. She killed the man that she loved. Let us not forget Hugh Jackman was in multiple movies that year. Plus, he was doing theater. They could've made it work.
Agreed! I'm so tired of seeing Cyclops used as a mutant punching bag ! Thankfully, Cyclops was finally portrayed a more causative fighter in the movie , "'X MEN DARK PHOENIX"'. Not a great X-Men flick, but it was ok. Cyclops has a stronger appearance in the "'CYCL0PS eXtended Cut"' of the 1st X-Men movie.
That film was so incredibly stupid. "Hurr de durr, Jean Grey is out of control. If only we had two(2) mutants whose powers _actively neutralize other mutant's powers_ to hand. No, no. Let's just get Wolverine to shank her instead."
@@kennyboggs3676 as a fan of the character, I was upset. They barely did anything with him. I love Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but Cyclops is supposed to be the leader. He led the team in the first one but then in the second one he got brainwashed and in the third one he was killed off.
Agreed this is best X-Men film yet still. Anna Paquin was too background character as Kitty Pryde was taking over Rogue's spot. Animated series X-Men:Evolution's version depicted how Paquin's was intended as but never got as Singer promised she'd get more action in X3 when he was still attached as director before leaving for Superman Returns. And Xaviors School was also used as Lex's home in Smallville tv series. Only backside would be noticed. Good review😊
Bryan Singer really is a multitasker juggling actors, set pieces, special effects department oh and his underground children sex trafficking ring. Man, what a dynamo!
All three X-Men movies were good. Even X-Men Origins Wolverine had some awesome scenes. I nitpick as much as Jeremy from CinemaSins, but I still enjoy the performers bringing the characters to life in such a deep way we end up questioning the way we deal with our own existences.
i will always remember when watching this near the end i needed to pee so bad and left quickly and then coming back and it took me out of the finale hahah so annoying but this is the best x-men film and a favourite cinema experience for me. 2003 was a great cinema year
14:15 "X-Men 2" has always been the more popular title. X2, most likely, was a marketing gimmick or a stylized version of its title to make it much easier to recall.
It's so funny how some people recall what and where they first heard something. Or what they know it as. I'm pretty sure X-Men 2 was the original title. It somehow got shortened to X2 over time more and more. And the (United) was actually a tagline to begin with. Then it proceeded to make all DVD's and whatnot lol most overseas know it as X-Men 2 to my knowledge. Here in the U.S, we know it as United. But honestly, I just prefer X-Men 2. It's simple enough. X2 is still badass as well. Has that T2 vibe and whatnot
i first saw this in a movie theater, there was a couple moments when you see a bit of fire (literally) in Jean's eyes very much hinting at The Phoenix. when the movie ended and we were walking out, i heard a couple guys next to me saying "i can't believe they killed off the hot red head" to which i said "she is definitely not dead, she is one of the most important characters in the xmen, and also known as the phoenix.. she will be back" to which they said "oh... cool" granted i also certainly would not have predicted cyclops's death either. but then again, most deaths in Marvel (or DC) don't usually last long.
Considering you made a video covering both the release and impact of Ghostbusters and Gremlins in honor of their 30th anniversary, are you going to do a Lost Version episode for either of them covering the early drafts?
Great review! Yes, "X2" really was a great flick, and you make a great comparison between it and "Empire Strikes Back". @2:14 Referring to "Empire Strikes Back" as "what could be the greatest sequel of all time". I'm glad you qualified by saying "could be", bc I'm sure there are plenty of us who would give that distinction "Godfather Pt II"! @4:35 Love that Wolverine scream! 😄
One thing I always found to be a funny coincidence was that this movie reunited two actors who had previously worked together on the James Bond film Goldeneye.
The problem with Cyclops is that while Chris Claremont wrote the Scott/Jean/Logan love triangle as mainly being all Logan pining after Jean (and even had Logan fall in love with Mariko), a buncha Wolverine fanboys/girls wanted him with Jean. So, it keeps getting brought up over and over again. Jean and Scott were deeply in love, but many a fanboy writer and obviously some movie directors went with Wolverine getting the girl due to Logan's bigger popularity. So, James Marsden got screwed over.
Agreed. Marsden never got fair treatment from Bryan Singer . Agreed! I'm so tired of seeing Cyclops used as a mutant punching bag ! Thankfully, CycIops was finally portrayed a more causative fighter in the movie , "'X MEN D∆RK PHOENIX"'. Not a great X-Men flick, but it was ok. Cyclops has a stronger appearance in the "'CYCL0PS eXtended Cut"' of the 1st X-Men movie.
I think Jean Gray had definitely started to change before the end of X2. I seem to remember a scene early in the movie where Cyclops is talking to Jean about how she and her powers had changed since New York, meaning the events of the first movie...
Seems a bit hard to believe they hired someone to teach them, surely someone on set did know how and could just tell them where to move the pieces. Save some $
10:50 First, I thought Alan Cummings was great as Nightcrawler. The complaints you mention never came up until after the "MeToo" movement. Alan ALWAYS said he hated 'X2" because of the extensive makeup. He didn't seem to realize that Rebeca had to go through significantly more makeup then he would EVER have to. For the complaints about the set from Halie Berry, it would have come up long before MeToo was ever a thing. Especially if Alan had similar complaints. Gonna have to press "X" to doubt.
John Otman was actually supposed to score X1, because he scores EVERY Singer films, as well as editing them. But he was offered to make his directorial debuts with Urban Legend 2. And his theme is used only in the Singer directed X-Flicks !
14:07 I took it as having a full title and then two variations on how to refer to it more quickly. 💙 Like saying "Six Degrees" instead of "Six Degrees of Separation" (1990). or when people say "rizz" instead of "charisma" 💙
Fantastic review brother! Yes, please do Van Helsing! The movie was absolutely long.. My best friend and I still talk about having to goto the restroom half way through, excruciating 😂😂
Great video! And yes to Van Helsing!!! I actually love that movie. I'd love to see a vid on that. While it's a bit over the top. To me it features a cool concept, effects and it still has my favorite portrayal of the character of Dracula. IT also has my favorite image of a werewolf. X-Men 2 or X2 is good enough for me as a title. My copy on Prime is just called X2. For me this movie was my favorite X-Men film. I really feel that in this movie they truly unleashed The Wolverine! The Last Stand was definitely a disapointment but it has one of my favorite casting choices ever! Kelsey Grammer as Beast. Ah when I heard he was cast I was sooo excited! Course then the movie comes out and was a let down. but Kelsey was fantastic in that! I do wish we could have had more Beast. I also wish they could have done more and done better with Cyclops. James Marsden was a really great Cyclops and it is disapointing how they treated the character overall. That one scene when he took Xavier to visit Magneto in the prison was a quick but excellent fight. I needed more of him kicking butt! lol.
Minty another great film review giving us a background view of the Xmen. I'd live to see your review of Van Helsing, one of my favourite films, admittedly not the best film in the world but a favourite non the less! Keep up the excellent work my friend!🙂🙂🙂
8:30 Incidentally, about pageantry and aside from Kelly Hu: Halle Berry was a Miss Ohio USA title-holder, finished first runner-up in Miss USA 1986 and later represented USA in Miss World that same year alongside your very own Stephanie Andrews. 🙂
Hey Minty! Can you do an episode on Australia’s second biggest treasure, next to yourself of course…. Bluey! I know it’s not a movie (yet) but it’s got a huge fan base of both kids and adults and might attract new viewers to your channel. Either way, thank you and keep up the amazing work sir!
On your message board, I'd go with MintyComedic on one line, with a different colored letter for the M and C. After that, I'd try to center the word Arts with spaces, or whatever. That would make the sign look better, and assuage my OCD. Just a suggestion. Love your content!
P.S. Please do an episode on Van Helsing. (You also need to mention Van Helsing: The London Assignment which is an animated movie that takes place before the Live Action Movie which also stars Hugh Jackman.
James Marsden didn't get a lot of screen time, but how cool is it to be in X-men and Superman. A cool video idea might be on actors that played in both the DC and Marvel franchises.
Well that's one way of looking at it. A positive twist. I'm so tired of seeing Cyclops used as a mutant punching bag ! Thankfully, Cyclops was finally portrayed a more causative fighter in the movie , "'X MEN DARK PHOENIX"'. Not a great X-Men flick, but it was ok. Cyclops has a stronger appearance in the "'CYCL0PS eXtended Cut"' of the 1st X-Men movie.
I've heard that 'God Loves, Man Kills' is a great comicbook. I haven't read it but I recently bought 'Days Of Futute Past' and will be reading that over the weekend. Once I've read that I will read Joker, by Brian Azarello, which I heard to be a good story, which some have described as "terrifying.'
Hell yes we want an episode on Van Helsing! And I wasnt aware you were a huge Xmen fan, Minty, even if Ive followed you for years. Now I like you even more. To me, my Xmen!
I usually call it X2 for simplicity sake. There was a tie-in video game called X2 Wolverine's Revenge that I played a lot. Perhaps that has somethingto do with it. I should dust off my Gamecube and play it again.
The fact that neither Patrick Stewart nor Ian McKellan knew how to play chess is probably the biggest trivia bomb I have heard in quite some time.
It is also very telling about their character
:-O I did NOT know that! (I'm sure they've *seen* people play chess even if they did not savvy the rules, so they acted like they knew what they were doing.) 9:22 Oh! I hadn't gotten this far when commenting. (I know: an internet sin.) I suppose I should've reckoned they'd have an expert laying out to do and NOT do, to avoid a faux pas!
Indeed, I did not expect to hear that.
I can't believe they bought in a chess expert for just a few moves and under a half minute of screen time. Surely someone on set could have told them what to move so as not embarrass both the actors or the film?
AKA...save some money!
@@paulweston8408 Agreed. You know they made a thousand excuses why that wouldn't work. Hollywood execs don't understand that phrase lol
Alan Cummings portrayal of Nightcrawler was on point.
Very true.
Cox rocked this movie, too.
Actually, while his performance was amazing, Nightcrawler in X2 is nothing like the swashbuckling Elf from the comics.
@@shanemontgomery1358I was going to say this exact thing
@@shanemontgomery1358 I'm maybe a bit older than you and I remember him during his angst ridden, overly religious self back in the 70s and 80s.
Another piece of trivia was that Brian Singer did not let the actors read any X-men comics before making the 1st movie, but after the success Hugh Jackmen went out and read the Wolvarine mini-series and learned alot about how Logan was which made his performance in X2 even better.
Wasn't there a member of the crew who smuggled comics for the cast to read? Or was this another comic book movie, it's been a while..
@@SentiNel090 I think that was actually Kevin Feige (sp) if I recall. May be wrong though.
It’s good of Jackman to learn about Logan’s history and worldview by reading the Wolverine comics.
@@alabamamagick yeah it was Kevin Feige
Nightcrawler’s intro was the highlight
One of the best opening scenes ever
After that.. it was all downhill from there.
One of, if not the best, showcase of how a teleporters power should be used.
Nightcrawler has always been my favorite X-Men, aside from Wolverine.
Nightcrawler was a fantastic intro. Wolverine vs Lady Deathstrike was a excellent fight too!
This is my 2nd favorite X-Men movie. Nightcrawler attacking the White House, Wolverine going Berserker Rage on the solider in the mansion, and the rescue climax were great.
That scene kicked ass!
Is Days of Future Past or Deadpool your #1?
Had a dude in the row in front of me, must have been a super wolverine fan - when he clawed the first soldier that scratched his face, he yelled at the TOP of his lungs, "YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"
@@KameronJ7Pool!
Hi Ryan!
Van Helsing, 10 things ... yes please!
piggybacking this one.
Yeah I liked Van Helsing. I’d definitely watch.
I too am casting my vote for this! Yes please VH
#DirtNow
The message of persecution, is excited flawlessly in this production. Whilst the Villains state this during a scene about not having to hide. The point is understood. Then Stryker earlier stated about not seeing a six year old child body on the news. Then truth of the movie is evident. A realisim you want exceptance but at your standards. Back the constitution. All men are created Equal. Meaning Dad married Mom which made US.... Duh 🙄
Kelly Hu (Death Strike) is still beautiful 😍❤️. .
Shes got a little gray hair, but shes just still lovely 😻🌹😊
I'd had a crush on her since 1989 when I first saw her in Friday The 13th part 8: Jason Takes(a boat ride to) Manhattan
Absolutely gorgeous woman.
Facts!she is definitely the hottest Asian woman I've ever seen.
David Hatyter was also the voice of Solid Snake in the MGS trilogy for the PlayStation 1 and 2
And MGS 4 on PS3
@@thrilleex Yeah I totally forgot to mention that. Thanks.
He was also the guyver! 😁
This is why I read the comments sometimes.... Thank you 👍@@deadpuddle86
@@deadpuddle86 And Mark Hamill was a detective or something in the sequel, right? As far as cheese goes, those movies were great.
Big yes on Van Helsing. Recently saw one from Nostalgia Critic, would love to get a 10 things from our mate Minty!
"Supposedly, don't know, again wasn't there" should be required in all news broadcasts 😂😂😂
I agree
X2 was one of the best movies of it's kind during the 2000s back when I still cared about superhero movies.
I think part of the reason why it was called X2 - X-Men United in the US is because about a decade prior there was another movie released here called F/X2 along with later in the 90s a TV Series based on the 2 F/X movies just called F/X and they didn't want any confusion.
I love that super subtle jab at the Acolyte at 21:10 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Aco what? Never heard of it.
@@jasonvoorhees8545Don't bother with it. Crappy writing, pacing and acting. Knowing you, you would want to kill someone after watching it.
Nothing beat being there opening day, and seeing that Nightcrawler scene...😁
Please do Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman. I love that movie. The chemistry between Hugh and Katie is amazing.
Please do one.
Great vid! Yes...a deep dive of Van Helsing would be great. Cheers
Everyone in the theater freaked out when we saw the shadow of the bird in the water.
I was looking forward to seeing The Hellfire Club.
Or gladiator!
I worked on a Brian Cox movie. He said that X2 was fun and Hugh Jackman was a very nice guy.
I'm terrified that one of these days we're going to learn the trick to Hugh building all those muscles is him eating live kittens at like 3am or something. I don't think I've heard anything negative about him. Not even when he and Debora split up. That was like a quick Hollywood radar blip that was like "Oh hey, this happened." and it was gone.
@beckyowens2586 would eating cats be better or worse than the reality, which is almost certainly steroids.
Good to know. I would have asked him about "RED." His reaction to finding out about 'Igor the Butcher' was hilarious.
Liar
Cool, mane.
I really do like X2: X-MEN UNITED this is a great movie. What I like the most is how go into Wolverine’s past and try to give some closure into what happened to him all those years ago.
I always credit this film as the film that solidified the idea that you can have good comic book superhero movies other than Batman/Superman.
The first movie did fine and was pretty good, but like Minty said is kind of like the Empire strikes back not only in plot but also in that it elevated the series to something much more than the first one.
Umm SPIDERMAN????!
Would like a episode on Van Helsing
I agree. Do Van Helsing.
I mean, yah, of course we do Minty.
Agreed
Van Helsing! Yes, please!
Yes and the league of extraordinary gentlemen
That movie was released in cinemas here in the Philippines in 2003 as X2: X-Men United. I saw it in the cinema on opening day and all the seats were filled up! The one-on-one fight between Wolverine and Lady Deathstrike was the standout scene and there were lots of cheering and gasps as the fight went on.
Excellent Work 👍🏼
I think some Van Helsing and other Jackman / Renolds acton movies to prime us all for Deadpool & Wolverine
I always hated that Colossus didn't do anything in this movie.
at least the Deadpool films did him justice
Agreed. At least he took out two soldiers and rescued the kids
I imagine that it was his job to protect the kids if Stryker's soldiers ever came after them so at least they gave him an important job to do.
@@maylabrown4584 Wolverine even tells him to protect the kids
@@marlonclark-ky6ub Yeah
I would’ve been 5 years old back in 03 and I still remember seeing it at the cinema and being blown away by the character of Nightcrawler. I remember going to KFC after the movie and managing to get all the toys for the movie and playing with them nonstop. Such a special memory for me.
Such a great movie. I'd probably rank it number 3 overall in the core X-Men movies after Logan and Days of Futures Past, and just ahead of First Class. Leaving the Deadpool movies as their own thing. Great job Minty!
DAYS OF FUTURES PAST was outstanding!
X2 has always been my favourite of the Fox-Men movies. It's genuinely a good movie overall, and the best of the bunch, imo.
I would also love a 10 Things You Didn't Know about Van Helsing, yes! I love that movie. It's super underrated
Greatest super hero opening sequence ever.
AGREED.
What about the blade blood rave opening!? I would have a really hard time picking between the two for the greatest super hero opening!
@@jorgemartinez2644 Well to be fair I did see the nightcrawler opening opening weekend on imax, so I'm bias.
This is right on time as I recently had a rewatch of all the Marvel mutant movies 🍿!!
As always a fantastic review 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼 And YESSS 🙌🏻 please do Van Helsing, please 🙏🏻
From what I heard, Scott's death in the third film had nothing to do with James Marsden doing Superman Returns. The studio wanted to make Phoenix look like an unstoppable force. She killed the man that she loved. Let us not forget Hugh Jackman was in multiple movies that year. Plus, he was doing theater. They could've made it work.
Agreed! I'm so tired of seeing Cyclops used as a mutant punching bag !
Thankfully, Cyclops was finally portrayed a more causative fighter in the movie , "'X MEN DARK PHOENIX"'. Not a great X-Men flick, but it was ok.
Cyclops has a stronger appearance in the "'CYCL0PS eXtended Cut"' of the 1st X-Men movie.
That film was so incredibly stupid. "Hurr de durr, Jean Grey is out of control. If only we had two(2) mutants whose powers _actively neutralize other mutant's powers_ to hand. No, no. Let's just get Wolverine to shank her instead."
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Agreed Kenny Boggs...
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@@kennyboggs3676 as a fan of the character, I was upset. They barely did anything with him. I love Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but Cyclops is supposed to be the leader. He led the team in the first one but then in the second one he got brainwashed and in the third one he was killed off.
Agreed 👍
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7:11 Kelly Hu was Miss Teen USA 1985 from Hawaii. She later competed in Miss USA 1993 and made it to the top six.
And she is still beautiful ❤️😍 to this day, with a slight bit of gray hair. Just Lovely
Agreed this is best X-Men film yet still. Anna Paquin was too background character as Kitty Pryde was taking over Rogue's spot. Animated series X-Men:Evolution's version depicted how Paquin's was intended as but never got as Singer promised she'd get more action in X3 when he was still attached as director before leaving for Superman Returns. And Xaviors School was also used as Lex's home in Smallville tv series. Only backside would be noticed. Good review😊
The comedy script is wonderful! Man you’re giving Bryan the business! 👏🏾
A video on Van Helsing would be awesome!
Bryan Singer really is a multitasker juggling actors, set pieces, special effects department oh and his underground children sex trafficking ring.
Man, what a dynamo!
Wolverine vs Lady Deathstrike was awesome 😊
Always great to watch your show! Van Helsing would be great to see!😊
All three X-Men movies were good.
Even X-Men Origins Wolverine had some awesome scenes.
I nitpick as much as Jeremy from CinemaSins, but I still enjoy the performers bringing the characters to life in such a deep way we end up questioning the way we deal with our own existences.
i will always remember when watching this near the end i needed to pee so bad and left quickly and then coming back and it took me out of the finale hahah so annoying but this is the best x-men film and a favourite cinema experience for me. 2003 was a great cinema year
Yes, on VanHelsing.
14:15 "X-Men 2" has always been the more popular title. X2, most likely, was a marketing gimmick or a stylized version of its title to make it much easier to recall.
It's so funny how some people recall what and where they first heard something. Or what they know it as. I'm pretty sure X-Men 2 was the original title. It somehow got shortened to X2 over time more and more. And the (United) was actually a tagline to begin with. Then it proceeded to make all DVD's and whatnot lol most overseas know it as X-Men 2 to my knowledge. Here in the U.S, we know it as United. But honestly, I just prefer X-Men 2. It's simple enough. X2 is still badass as well. Has that T2 vibe and whatnot
Yes, please do "Van Helsing" 😊
Omg..I worked on sets from this movie and all the scenes with my sets were cut!
Awesome as always Minty
Surely falling off a cliff, the cry should be ‘ooh la la!’
Brilliant!😂
Ha ha ha 😂
You're a true Minty Afficionado.
The passion really shines through. Good video, Minty.
Another X-cellent video, Minty! YESSS to Van Helsing video! Loved that movie and watch it every Halloween!
Absolute yes to Van Helsing. Also, can you consider doing the Punisher movie that came out around 2004 with Thomas Jane?
Awesome movie. And the extended cut is even better!
The game was even better!
@@kennyboggs3676
Agreed on all points
@@ericseitzler81
LOL. Agreed 👍.
The PUNlSHER PS2 video game was awesome 😎. That game was the only reason I bought a refurbished PS2 game console .
@@splawnrobert that's twice we agreed on something,we should be friends someday.
I loved this video. All your videos are on point. Thanks so much for these!
Minty man that hoodie is fantastic. I’d definitely like to see a Van Helsing episode. X2 is by far the best title imo
Your Acolyte reference got me gigglin.
i first saw this in a movie theater, there was a couple moments when you see a bit of fire (literally) in Jean's eyes very much hinting at The Phoenix.
when the movie ended and we were walking out, i heard a couple guys next to me saying "i can't believe they killed off the hot red head" to which i said "she is definitely not dead, she is one of the most important characters in the xmen, and also known as the phoenix.. she will be back" to which they said "oh... cool"
granted i also certainly would not have predicted cyclops's death either. but then again, most deaths in Marvel (or DC) don't usually last long.
That's an epic hoodie
Yes, let's have an episode on Van Helsing.
Considering you made a video covering both the release and impact of Ghostbusters and Gremlins in honor of their 30th anniversary, are you going to do a Lost Version episode for either of them covering the early drafts?
My 3rd favorite Xmen movie Wolverine vs. Lady Deathstrike was badass
They always made wolverine fight women for some reason
Great review! Yes, "X2" really was a great flick, and you make a great comparison between it and "Empire Strikes Back".
@2:14 Referring to "Empire Strikes Back" as "what could be the greatest sequel of all time". I'm glad you qualified by saying "could be", bc I'm sure there are plenty of us who would give that distinction "Godfather Pt II"!
@4:35 Love that Wolverine scream! 😄
One thing I always found to be a funny coincidence was that this movie reunited two actors who had previously worked together on the James Bond film Goldeneye.
I am INVINCIBLE.....
10 thing's you didn't know about X-Men the last stand please 🙏and the Simpsons movie 🙏🙏🙏. Your video's are awesome much respect from Chicago 💯
The problem with Cyclops is that while Chris Claremont wrote the Scott/Jean/Logan love triangle as mainly being all Logan pining after Jean (and even had Logan fall in love with Mariko), a buncha Wolverine fanboys/girls wanted him with Jean. So, it keeps getting brought up over and over again. Jean and Scott were deeply in love, but many a fanboy writer and obviously some movie directors went with Wolverine getting the girl due to Logan's bigger popularity. So, James Marsden got screwed over.
Agreed. Marsden never got fair treatment from Bryan Singer .
Agreed! I'm so tired of seeing Cyclops used as a mutant punching bag !
Thankfully, CycIops was finally portrayed a more causative fighter in the movie , "'X MEN D∆RK PHOENIX"'. Not a great X-Men flick, but it was ok.
Cyclops has a stronger appearance in the "'CYCL0PS eXtended Cut"' of the 1st X-Men movie.
I think Jean Gray had definitely started to change before the end of X2. I seem to remember a scene early in the movie where Cyclops is talking to Jean about how she and her powers had changed since New York, meaning the events of the first movie...
That blows me away that those guys didn't know how to play chess
Seriously, I thought both would be grand masters in real life. These two are mortal after all😊
Seems a bit hard to believe they hired someone to teach them, surely someone on set did know how and could just tell them where to move the pieces. Save some $
10:50 First, I thought Alan Cummings was great as Nightcrawler. The complaints you mention never came up until after the "MeToo" movement. Alan ALWAYS said he hated 'X2" because of the extensive makeup. He didn't seem to realize that Rebeca had to go through significantly more makeup then he would EVER have to. For the complaints about the set from Halie Berry, it would have come up long before MeToo was ever a thing. Especially if Alan had similar complaints. Gonna have to press "X" to doubt.
John Otman was actually supposed to score X1, because he scores EVERY Singer films, as well as editing them. But he was offered to make his directorial debuts with Urban Legend 2.
And his theme is used only in the Singer directed X-Flicks !
Nightcrawler's tail was mainly computer-generated imagery, although Alan Cumming sometimes used one made of rubber.
Good to know.
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I took it as having a full title and then two variations on how to refer to it more quickly. 💙
Like saying "Six Degrees" instead of "Six Degrees of Separation" (1990).
or when people say "rizz" instead of "charisma" 💙
Fantastic review brother! Yes, please do Van Helsing! The movie was absolutely long.. My best friend and I still talk about having to goto the restroom half way through, excruciating 😂😂
Great video! And yes to Van Helsing!!! I actually love that movie. I'd love to see a vid on that. While it's a bit over the top. To me it features a cool concept, effects and it still has my favorite portrayal of the character of Dracula. IT also has my favorite image of a werewolf.
X-Men 2 or X2 is good enough for me as a title. My copy on Prime is just called X2. For me this movie was my favorite X-Men film. I really feel that in this movie they truly unleashed The Wolverine! The Last Stand was definitely a disapointment but it has one of my favorite casting choices ever! Kelsey Grammer as Beast. Ah when I heard he was cast I was sooo excited! Course then the movie comes out and was a let down. but Kelsey was fantastic in that! I do wish we could have had more Beast. I also wish they could have done more and done better with Cyclops. James Marsden was a really great Cyclops and it is disapointing how they treated the character overall. That one scene when he took Xavier to visit Magneto in the prison was a quick but excellent fight. I needed more of him kicking butt! lol.
X2 Mate lol love the Acolyte references at the end mate. 😂😅
The greatest xmen movie of them all
Correct
Days of future past is the best in the X-men franchise
@@giannisksanthopoulos4300 it's ok... the rogue cut is even better... but it is subpar writing compared to X2
@@moonscar119 AGREED.
I remember see it in theaters.
Definitely saw this opening day w/ my best homie, and sat thru it 2.1 times. (Twice through, then just the opening scene a 3rd time) love you Minty!
Tha power of shitty!!! Good shit Mint that got me laughing my ass off
Minty another great film review giving us a background view of the Xmen. I'd live to see your review of Van Helsing, one of my favourite films, admittedly not the best film in the world but a favourite non the less! Keep up the excellent work my friend!🙂🙂🙂
8:30 Incidentally, about pageantry and aside from Kelly Hu: Halle Berry was a Miss Ohio USA title-holder, finished first runner-up in Miss USA 1986 and later represented USA in Miss World that same year alongside your very own Stephanie Andrews. 🙂
Hey Minty! Can you do an episode on Australia’s second biggest treasure, next to yourself of course…. Bluey! I know it’s not a movie (yet) but it’s got a huge fan base of both kids and adults and might attract new viewers to your channel. Either way, thank you and keep up the amazing work sir!
I need that hoodie Minty. Good find.
On your message board, I'd go with MintyComedic on one line, with a different colored letter for the M and C. After that, I'd try to center the word Arts with spaces, or whatever. That would make the sign look better, and assuage my OCD. Just a suggestion. Love your content!
Are you ever going to do a review of Fight Club, or are you subject to the first 2 rules of the club? 😮
I love X2
Yes please do an episode on Van Helsing!!!
P.S. Please do an episode on Van Helsing. (You also need to mention Van Helsing: The London Assignment which is an animated movie that takes place before the Live Action Movie which also stars Hugh Jackman.
Hey Minty, YES PLEASE to a video about Van helsing.
Love your work mate!
Loved seeing your X-men cabinets
Quality mate! Earliest i've managed to catch a new vid, less than 30min from post! 😂
I love the song cover at the end.
Bring on Van Helsing! You should do the 90's Dracula and Frankenstein as well! Hell! Do the 30's ones too!
James Marsden didn't get a lot of screen time, but how cool is it to be in X-men and Superman. A cool video idea might be on actors that played in both the DC and Marvel franchises.
Well that's one way of looking at it. A positive twist.
I'm so tired of seeing Cyclops used as a mutant punching bag !
Thankfully, Cyclops was finally portrayed a more causative fighter in the movie , "'X MEN DARK PHOENIX"'. Not a great X-Men flick, but it was ok.
Cyclops has a stronger appearance in the "'CYCL0PS eXtended Cut"' of the 1st X-Men movie.
I've heard that 'God Loves, Man Kills' is a great comicbook. I haven't read it but I recently bought 'Days Of Futute Past' and will be reading that over the weekend. Once I've read that I will read Joker, by Brian Azarello, which I heard to be a good story, which some have described as "terrifying.'
`God Loves, Man Kills´ is truly a classic and a great read. I recommend the original book, not the "Extended Cut".
I think it would be a good idea to do a video of the movie van helsing
Hell yes we want an episode on Van Helsing! And I wasnt aware you were a huge Xmen fan, Minty, even if Ive followed you for years. Now I like you even more. To me, my Xmen!
Can you do Airheads!?!
Definitely want the Van Helsing episode!
I usually call it X2 for simplicity sake. There was a tie-in video game called X2 Wolverine's Revenge that I played a lot. Perhaps that has somethingto do with it. I should dust off my Gamecube and play it again.
Great review. Yes, love to see a Van Helsing review.
Van Helsing is still a guilty pleasure of mine. I'd LOVE to see you do a video on it!
Yes, Van Helsing please.❤
Love the video and yes a Van Helsing video would be great
Van Helsing 10 things... yes!!
Da nada for this episode big fan and thank you very much minty keep with good movie reviews as they say evolution leaps forward