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Languages: English, French

Subtitles: Spanish, English

Sound: Dolby

Summary: In a time when race and religion don't separate people, but extra powers and mutated characteristics do, two longtime friends, Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) part ways, only to become rivals over the issue of how much patience they should have with "normal" people. Living lives that scare most humans lacking the "X-factor" (a special power such as telekinesis), they fight over changing the general population into mutants. Xavier decides to help mutants in a special school while waiting for humanity to be more accepting, while Magneto opts to change all "normal" people into mutants in order to create a mutant-only world. Leading a group of four powerful X-Men (and women) to rescue one lost girl (the mutant Rogue, played by Anna Paquin)--and the entire population of New York--Xavier recruits a new member to their group: Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, joins the team with much reluctance, only to prove very valuable to the rescue effort.
Each member of the X-Men has mastered their special gift--the ability to create a storm (Storm, played by Halle Berry), telekinesis (Dr. Jean Grey, played by Famke Janssen), eyesight carrying laserlike destructive power (Cyclops, played by James Marsden), the ability to heal nearly any wound he sustains (Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman). The chemistry among these four sets the stage for some expert teamwork--and some hidden romance. The mutants' ensemble work drives the action sequences, such as in a train station battle with Magneto's crew--including Sabertooth (Tyler Mane), Toad (Ray Park), and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos)--that unleashes a lot of destruction, thanks to the striking special effects.
You don't have to be a fan of the hugely popular X-Men comic books to enjoy Bryan Singer's film, which is loaded with creativity, cool effects, and characters complex enough to lift it above run-of-the-mill action films. And Singer sets the stage admirably for the sequels that could turn "X-Men" into the strongest comic-book franchise since "Batman". "--Sandra Levin"

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, Spanish

Sound: AC-3

Summary: "X-Men: The Last Stand" is the third installment in the popular superhero franchise, and it's an exciting one with a splash of fresh new characters. When a scientist named Warren Worthington II announces a "cure" for mutant powers, it raises an interesting philosophical question: is mutant power a disease that needs a cure, or is it a benefit that "homo superior" enjoys over "normal" human beings? No surprise that Magneto (Ian McKellen) and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants resist the idea that they need to be cured, and declare war on the human race. But it's a little tougher for the X-Men, led by Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Cyclops (James Marsden), and Storm (Halle Berry). If you're Rogue (Anna Paquin), for example, your power means you can't even touch your boyfriend, Iceman (Shawn Ashmore). To compound matters, someone previously thought dead has returned, and might be either friend or foe.
With director Bryan Singer having moved on to "Superman Returns", the franchise passes to the hands of Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour"), whose best work is done in the big action sequences such as a showdown between mutant armies. But it's difficult to manage the sheer volume of characters when adding longtime comic-book stalwarts such as Beast (Kelsey Grammer) and Angel (Ben Foster), and one character in particular deserved better than an off-screen dismissal. And fans of the original Dark Phoenix comic book story might be underwhelmed by the movie's resolution. "X-Men: The Last Stand" is presumably the last film in the series, but the ambiguous ending leaves possibilities open. Look for the two writers most responsible for making the X-Men who they were, Stan Lee and Chris Claremont, in early cameos. "--David Horiuchi"

Beyond the Film
The movies
"X-Men Evolution: The Complete Third Season"
More Superhero DVDs
X-Men comic books
The X-Men on Xbox
The soundtrack and more

Languages: English

Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0

Summary: This animated anthology focuses on Wolverine's mysterious past and his heroic efforts at heavy-duty anger management. "Out of the Past," parts 1 and 2, find Professor Xavier's most challenging team member (real name: Logan) lured into a trap by former lover Lady Deathstryke, who seeks nasty revenge for the unintended destruction of her scientist father. Emotions run high and Logan's bad luck seems endless, but he is not without fellow-mutant friends here. (These episodes tell us one version of how Wolverine's body gained its interior metal frame.) "Nightcrawler" is an interesting variation on "Frankenstein", in which Wolverine and X-Men newcomer/cleric Nightcrawler are attacked by a mob of paranoid villagers. "The Lotus and the Steel" finds Logan seeking inner peace at a Buddhist monastery in Japan, only to find himself in a "Seven Samurai"-derived plot. Included on the DVD are good special features, including a Stan Lee interview and bonus episode "The Final Decision." "--Tom Keogh"

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Sound: AC-3

Summary: Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 04/21/2009 Run time: 104 minutes Rating: Pg13

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, Spanish

Sound: Dolby

Summary: In a time when race and religion don't separate people, but extra powers and mutated characteristics do, two longtime friends, Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) part ways, only to become rivals over the issue of how much patience they should have with "normal" people. Living lives that scare most humans lacking the "X-factor" (a special power such as telekinesis), they fight over changing the general population into mutants. Xavier decides to help mutants in a special school while waiting for humanity to be more accepting, while Magneto opts to change all "normal" people into mutants in order to create a mutant-only world. Leading a group of four powerful X-Men (and women) to rescue one lost girl (the mutant Rogue, played by Anna Paquin)--and the entire population of New York--Xavier recruits a new member to their group: Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, joins the team with much reluctance, only to prove very valuable to the rescue effort.
Each member of the X-Men has mastered their special gift--the ability to create a storm (Storm, played by Halle Berry), telekinesis (Dr. Jean Grey, played by Famke Janssen), eyesight carrying laserlike destructive power (Cyclops, played by James Marsden), the ability to heal nearly any wound he sustains (Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman). The chemistry among these four sets the stage for some expert teamwork--and some hidden romance. The mutants' ensemble work drives the action sequences, such as in a train station battle with Magneto's crew--including Sabertooth (Tyler Mane), Toad (Ray Park), and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos)--that unleashes a lot of destruction, thanks to the striking special effects.
You don't have to be a fan of the hugely popular X-Men comic books to enjoy Bryan Singer's film, which is loaded with creativity, cool effects, and characters complex enough to lift it above run-of-the-mill action films. And Singer sets the stage admirably for the sequels that could turn "X-Men" into the strongest comic-book franchise since "Batman". "--Sandra Levin"

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Sound: AC-3

Summary: Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 04/21/2009 Run time: 104 minutes Rating: Pg13

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Subtitles: English, Spanish

Sound: Dolby

Summary: "X-Men: The Last Stand" is the third installment in the popular superhero franchise, and it's an exciting one with a splash of fresh new characters. When a scientist named Warren Worthington II announces a "cure" for mutant powers, it raises an interesting philosophical question: is mutant power a disease that needs a cure, or is it a benefit that "homo superior" enjoys over "normal" human beings? No surprise that Magneto (Ian McKellen) and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants resist the idea that they need to be cured, and declare war on the human race. But it's a little tougher for the X-Men, led by Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Cyclops (James Marsden), and Storm (Halle Berry). If you're Rogue (Anna Paquin), for example, your power means you can't even touch your boyfriend, Iceman (Shawn Ashmore). To compound matters, someone previously thought dead has returned, and might be either friend or foe.
With director Bryan Singer having moved on to "Superman Returns", the franchise passes to the hands of Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour"), whose best work is done in the big action sequences such as a showdown between mutant armies. But it's difficult to manage the sheer volume of characters when adding longtime comic-book stalwarts such as Beast (Kelsey Grammer) and Angel (Ben Foster), and one character in particular deserved better than an off-screen dismissal. And fans of the original Dark Phoenix comic book story might be underwhelmed by the movie's resolution. "X-Men: The Last Stand" is presumably the last film in the series, but the ambiguous ending leaves possibilities open. Look for the two writers most responsible for making the X-Men who they were, Stan Lee and Chris Claremont, in early cameos. "--David Horiuchi"

Beyond the Film
The movies
"X-Men Evolution: The Complete Third Season"
More Superhero DVDs
X-Men comic books
The X-Men on Xbox
The soundtrack and more

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Summary: The X-Men (and a few women) stand ready to rock your world with three x-ceptional tales charting the struggle of good and evil between two powerful teams of mutant superbeings. Based on Marvel's television series (seen on the KidsWB Network), this first-ever video continues the saga of Professor Xavier in his search for teens that possess the special gift of an X-gene to join his School for Gifted Youngsters. The professor's goal is to train his band of teens to master their mental powers for good. Meanwhile, his nemesis, the menacing Magneto, and fellow conspirator Mystique are molding their protégés for darker deeds. In the first episode, "Strategy X," Kurt Wagner, a.k.a. Nightcrawler, joins Professor X at the Institute, but not before a highly charged close call in the Danger Room. In the second segment, "The X Impulse," we meet 15-year-old Kitty Pryde as she discovers her secret phasing ability--the power to walk through walls. Professor X and Jean rush to bring her to the Institute, arriving just in time to save Kitty from a new mutant adversary, Avalanche. Finally, in "Rogue Recruit," Professor X has detected a new mutant named Rogue who is a danger to herself and others after she accidentally steals the memories of a boy at school. Xavier sends his team to rescue her, only to discover that Mystique is competing for control of Kitty's limitless power. Clever story lines, suspenseful action, and a few romantic subtleties are certain to satisfy X-fans. "--Lynn Gibson"

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Summary: Volume 2 of 4 from Season One of X-Men: Evolution animated series. Includes episodes 4-6. "Mutant Crush" - Raven spots Blob (Fred Dukes) at a truck rally and decides to enlist him on her evil team. When Blob enrolls at Bayville High, all the kids make fun of him except for Jean, so he decides that she will be his by any means necessary. "Speed and Spyke" - Robberies have been happening at a school in New York. Evan, Spyke, is determined to find out who's the robber. He stakes out one night to catch the culprit but sees only a blur, Quicksilver. "Middleverse" - When Kurt is feeling ignored by his teammates, he teleports into an old, locked science lab where hs is vaporized into another dimension. In the ultra-warped Bayville High, he meets Forge, another mutant, who was vaporized back in the 70's.

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Summary: Volume 3 of 4 from Season One of X-Men: Evolution animated series. Includes episodes 7-9. "Turn of the Rogue" - During a field trip to explore a series of underground caverns, Rogue discovers the sinister truth about Principal Darkholme and is forced to choose between Mystique's minions and teaming up with the X-Men. "SpykeCam" - Spyke's school project results in disaster when it leads to a confrontation between Wolverine and his nemesis, Sabertooth. "Survival of the Fittest" - While the X-Men attend a survival school, Mystique unleashes a force from Xavier's past, and the X-Men must join forces with their enemies in a desperate battle against the unstoppable Juggernaut!

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Summary: Volume 4 of 4 from Season One of X-Men: Evolution animated series. Includes episodes 10-13. "Shadowed Past" - When Rogue's chilling nightmares offer a glimpse into Nightcrawler's mutant past, Nightcrawler risks it all - even his friendships with the X-Men - to search for the truth. "Grim Reminder" - A suppressed memory haunts Wolverine, leading him to the twisted man who transformed him into a mutant ? and to a battle of wills that could cost Wolverine his life. "The Cauldron Parts 1&2" - The battle begins when Magneto pits mutants against mutants in a plot to determine the most powerful mutant abilities. Housed on Asteroid M, Magneto intends to help the victors realize their full potentials, then unite them to take over the world ? and only the X-Men can stop him! But when Cyclops' long-lost brother emerges on Magneto's side, Cyclops must make a fateful choice between the only link to his past or his future friendships with the X-Men.

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Sound: Dolby

Summary: Even as the youthful X-MEN explore the boundaries of their unearthly abilities, Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Rogue and the other X-MEN are thrust into the front lines of an epic confrontation: the battle between their mentor Charles Xavier and his arch-enemies Mystique and Magneto. Episodes from Season 2 include: Growing Pains, Power Surge, Bada-Bing Bada-Boom, Fun and Games.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

Sound: Dolby

Summary: This great collection includes four X-Men Revolution episodes: 1) The Beast of Bayville: In an attempt to quell his growing animal instincts, Bayville High Teacher Hank McCoy tests a serum on himself, and unleashes the beast within. 2) Adrift: During Scott's visit to Hawaii, he attempts to rescue his brother, Alex, who has been pulled out to sea on his surfboard during a terrible storm. 3) On Angel's Wings: A new mutant appears in New York during the Christmas holiday. Angel (Warren K. Worthington III), wants to be the guardian angel of the city, and publicly help people. But his actions are bringing unwanted attention. 4) African Storm: Just as Evan's slacker attitude prompts the decision to send him back tohis parents, Storm's state of mind is questioned when she hallucinates that ghostly shadows are haunting her. Or perhaps she's not hallucinating....
DVD Features:
Featurette
Theatrical Trailer

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Summary: With old friends new foes and an emerging generation of teenage mutants massing awesome powers both the X-Men and The Brotherhood recruit some new faces. Even Avalanche gives the X-Men team a try! And Wolverine's secret past brings another key superhero to the X-Men legacy: Captain America! It's the ultimate hook-up of good guys as they rally to battle against Magneto and his quest for mutant domination! This Volume 7 release in the overall franchise is the 3rd of four episodic releases from Season 2 of the animated TV series.Running Time: 85 min.System Requirements:Running Time 85 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 085392871421

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Summary: Movie DVD

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: Spanish, French

Sound: Dolby

Summary: Complete third season of The X-Men Evolution animated TV series consisting of all 13 episodes.
DVD Features:
Challenges:Wolverine?s Trivia Challenge
Featurette:Season 3 X-Posed; The Evolution of X-Men
Challenges:Mystique?s Trivia Challenge
Featurette:The X-Men; Tales of The X-Men

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Subtitles: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese

Sound: AC-3

Summary: Wolverine, fan favorite of the X-Men universe in both comic books and film, gets his own movie vehicle with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a tale that reaches way, way back into the hairy mutant's story. Somewhere in the wilds of northwest Canada in the early 1800s, two boys grow up amid violence: half-brothers with very special powers. Eventually they will become the near-indestructible warriors (and victims of a super-secret government program) known as Wolverine and Sabretooth, played respectively by Hugh Jackman (returning to his role) and Liev Schreiber (new to the scene). It helps enormously to have Schreiber, an actor of brawny skills, as the showiest villain; the guy can put genuine menace into a vocal inflection or a shift of the eyes. Danny Huston is the sinister government operative whose experiments keep pullin' Wolverine back in, Lynn Collins is the woman who shares a peaceful Canadian co-existence with our hero when he tries to drop out of the program, and Ryan Reynolds adds needed humor, at least for a while. The fast-paced early reels give an entertaining kick-off to the Wolverine saga, only to slow down when a proper plot must be put together--but isn't that perpetually the problem with origin stories? And despite a cool setting, the grand finale is a little hemmed in by certain plot essentials that must be in place for the sequels, which may be why characters do nonsensical things. So, this one is fun while it lasts, if you're not looking for a masterpiece, or an explanation for Wolverine's facial grooming. --Robert Horton


Stills from X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Click for larger image)

Languages: English

Summary: In a world that hates and fears them, several mutants (humans who are born with unique powers and abilities) have banded together to fight the hatred, and eventually fight for their very lives. Under the tutelage of Professor Xavier, the most powerful telepath on the planet, they learn to master their powers. Cyclops, the team leader, can shoot laser beams from his eyes. The rebellious and feral Wolverine can heal himself and has metal claws. Jean Grey is a telekinetic and telepath. Rogue has super-strength and the ability to fly, but can never touch another human being. The eloquent Storm can control the weather. The Cajun thief Gambit can charge any object with kinetic energy... making the smallest objects powerful bombs. The Beast has superhuman intelligence, agility, and has a body covered with blue fur. Jubilee is the new girl, a confused teenager with the ability to shoot plasma from her fingertips. Together they form the X-Men, fighting mutants like Magneto and Mystique, as well as stopping hate-mongers like Graydon Creed, Henry Guyrich, and Senator Kelley.

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Summary: In a world that hates and fears them, several mutants (humans who are born with unique powers and abilities) have banded together to fight the hatred, and eventually fight for their very lives. Under the tutelage of Professor Xavier, the most powerful telepath on the planet, they learn to master their powers. Cyclops, the team leader, can shoot laser beams from his eyes. The rebellious and feral Wolverine can heal himself and has metal claws. Jean Grey is a telekinetic and telepath. Rogue has super-strength and the ability to fly, but can never touch another human being. The eloquent Storm can control the weather. The Cajun thief Gambit can charge any object with kinetic energy... making the smallest objects powerful bombs. The Beast has superhuman intelligence, agility, and has a body covered with blue fur. Jubilee is the new girl, a confused teenager with the ability to shoot plasma from her fingertips. Together they form the X-Men, fighting mutants like Magneto and Mystique, as well as stopping hate-mongers like Graydon Creed, Henry Guyrich, and Senator Kelley.

Languages: English

Summary: The X-Men are back for more nonstop thrills and excitement in Volume 3 of the definitive animated series. Faithfully created from the pages of the original Marvel comic books, these classic stories are a must have for any X-Men fan.

When the all powerful Dark Phoenix inhabits the body of Jean Grey, the X-Men go to battle in order to save one of their own. Get into the action with 15 spine-tingling episodes, including the 4-part Dark Phoenix saga in this collectible 2-disc set.

Languages: English

Summary: The action reaches all new heights in Volume 4 of the landmark X-Men animated series. With adventures adapted directly from the original marvel comic books, this colletion is a rich piece of the X-Men legacy and a must have for every X-Man fan.

X-Men must join forces with the heroes of the future whan Apocalypse, a mighty mutant, is driven completely mad by his powers. Discuver the stunning conclusion to the 4-part epic Beyond Good and Evil in this sensational 14-episode set.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: French, Spanish

Sound: Dolby

Summary: The original tales of Marvel comic books come to life in Volume 5 of the X-MEN collection. Relive the action of the popular animated series in this collectible compilation of X-MEN adventures. The X-MEN must turn to their arch-nemesis, Magneto, in an effort to save the life of Professor Xavier! Watch the action unfold in the final episode Graduation Day, and don't miss a moment of X-MEN excitement in this 2-disc set, complete with 14 riveting episodes. Complete your X-MEN collection with this must-own series.

Languages: English, French

Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

Sound: Dolby

Summary: Vin Diesel is no James Bond, and he doesn't want to be. That's why "XXX" announced Diesel as the adrenalin-junkie Bond of the PlayStation generation, copying the Bond formula so shamelessly that this action-packed silliness would be a Bond movie if it starred Pierce Brosnan. Reuniting Diesel with his "Fast and the Furious" director Rob Cohen, "XXX" has an attitude (if not a brain) all its own, plucking Diesel's Xander Cage from his celebrity as an extreme sports renegade, recruited by a National Security Agency big shot (Samuel L. Jackson) to foil a nasty Czech villain (Marton Csokas) who's eager to depopulate Prague with remote-controlled biological weaponry. Toss in a sulky, sultry Russian agent (Asia Argento) and you've got extreme Bond-age for anyone who thinks tuxedos are passé. With a handful of eye-popping action sequences, "XXX" launched a movie franchise with a cool guy, another cool muscle car, and plenty of box-office sizzle. "--Jeff Shannon"