Review of X-Men: First Class (2011) by Alex A — 23 Feb 2014

A near perfect representation of the X-men comic books. If only the music was better handled.

This review of X-Men: First Class (2011) was written by Alex A on 23 Feb 2014.

X-Men: First Class has generally received very positive reviews.

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