In the near future, where children are being born with a special X-Factor in their genes, giving them special powers, and making them "mutants", the seeds of a new Holocaust are being sewn by Senator Robert Kelly. The situation brings fellow mutants and former friends Erik Lehnsherr, a.k.a. Magneto, and Professor Charles Xavier into opposition. While Xavier seeks to stop the hatred toward mutants peacefully, Magneto seeks to even things out, with a machine that would speed up the mutation process in all humans, making everyone equal. To stop Magneto, Xavier brings together a special group of mutants called "X-Men" to stop him. In the meantime, 2 mysterious mutants, one named Logan, a powerful and agressive mutant with no past, no memories, and a young girl named Rogue emerge. Their quests for identities eventually land them in the sights of Xavier and Magneto, but for what purpose? Summary written by Justin Clark {LostFallenAngel@aol.com} All over the planet, unusual children are born with an added twist to their genetic code. This "X-factor" allows the children to perform extraordinary feats - flight, telekinetics, laser beams from the eyes and more. One Dr. Charles Xavier gathers the children to a place where he can train them to use their powers for themselves and the forces of good he dubs these children his X-men and hijinks ensue. Summary written by Zach Wilson {zcwilson@naz.edu} After the death of his family at the hands of the Nazis, Magnus, a mutant vows revenge on all humanity. Meanwhile a group of good mutants is assembled by Charles Xavier, who trains and cares for them. Magnus now under the guise of Magneto assembles villains Sabertooth and Mystique to destroy anyone that gets in his way, including a furry canadian agent named Logan (Wolverine). Fierce battle ensues between Sabertooth and Wolverine and Xaviers group, the X-men, recruits the mutant just in time to learn of Magneto's dastardly evil plan to destroy the world. Summary written by Jacob Mathison {dkrogh3850@aol.com} Across the world, children are born with an extra twist to their chromosomes that allow them to do superhuman abilities: fire a beam of force from their eyes, or born with a set of wings that allows flight, or being able to read men's minds. These 'children of the atom' are often feared and despised by the world, forcing these 'mutants' to resort to desperate actions. However, one group of mutants have banded together to show the world that it need not fear their kind. Apart, they are simply scientific curiousities, freaks and monsters - but together, united by their shared belief, they are more - they are the uncanny X-Men. Summary written by Joe Button {joe@iximd.com} Big screen adaptation of the classic comic book about a band of unique power-possesing mutants who live in a world where their kind is hated and persecuted by humans. Under the guidance of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier, the X-men strive for a world where humans and mutants can peacefully co-exist. The superheroes must also combat those radical mutants with intentions of exterminating human the race

release year: 2000

star(s): Anna Paquin