Review of X2 (2003) by Joe T — 17 Mar 2014

This works as a movie on all sorts of levels. The greatest comic book movie ever made. End of.

This review of X2 (2003) was written by Joe T on 17 Mar 2014.

X2 has generally received very positive reviews.

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