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william287
Critic William Thomas
rated 8

During shooting, Singer constantly referred to The Empire Strikes Back as his template - and, by jove, he's made a movie that's worthy of the comparison. On its own terms, though, it's a truly great genre sequel.

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Cast & Crew

Bryan Singer
As Prison Security Officer (uncredited)
Bryan Singer
Director
Brian Cox
As William Stryker
Bruce Davison
As Senator Kelly
Patrick Stewart
As Professor Charles Xavier
Alan Cumming
As Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler
Ian McKellen
As Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto
Hugh Jackman
As Logan / Wolverine

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What is X2: X-Men United about? Toggle content

In a world where mutants are discriminated against and feared, Professor Charles Xavier, a powerful telepathic mutant, founded a school for "gifted youngsters" to protect and educate them. When an unknown mutant launches a devastating attack, the government and society turn against all mutants, and Xavier's school is targeted by William Stryker, a former military leader who seeks to eradicate all mutants. Xavier and his team of X-Men, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Jean Grey, must join forces with their archenemy Magneto to fight against Stryker's army and prevent a holocaust. Along the way, Wolverine searches for answers about his mysterious past while facing off against powerful enemies.

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What movies are similar to X2: X-Men United? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as X2: X-Men United include The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon, Spider-Man, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Deep Rising.

When was X2: X-Men United released in theaters? Toggle content

X2: X-Men United was released in theaters on May 2, 2003.