MOVIE REVIEW: X-MEN APOCALYPSE (2016)

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Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto, to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction. Written by 20th Century Fox

51 Metascore From metacritic.com

Reviews 74 user | 126 critic

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MOVIE INFO

Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of violence, action and destruction, brief strong language and some suggestive images)

Genre: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Bryan Singer

Written By: Simon Kinberg, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, Bryan Singer

In Theaters: May 27, 2016 Wide

Runtime: 2 hr. 16 min.

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TOMATOMETER 51%

Average Rating: 5.6/10 | Reviews Counted: 109

Fresh: 56 | Rotten: 53

Critics Consensus: Overloaded action and a cliched villain take the focus away from otherwise strong performers and resonant themes, making X-Men: Apocalypse a middling chapter of the venerable superhero franchise.

WANT TO SEE 99% want to see

User Ratings: 89,895

X-MEN APOCALYPSE OPENS IN MALAYSIA ON THE 19th OF MAY AND IN THE U.S. ON THE 27th OF MAY. TO FIND OUT WHEN IT OPENS NEAR YOU CLICK HERE. 

One of the first things you'll see is this. ©20th Century Fox

X-Men Apocalypse, the first movie where they're not just fighting each other or the government... maybe...

MOVIE REVIEW: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015)

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An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max, a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa, a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland. Written by Production

Ratings: 8.9/10 from 29,444 users Metascore: 89/100 

Reviews: 176 user | 279 critic | 43 from Metacritic.com

From Rotten Tomatoes:

Filmmaker George Miller gears up for another post-apocalyptic action adventure with Fury Road, the fourth outing in the Mad Max film series. Charlize Theron stars alongside Tom Hardy (Bronson), with Zoe Kravitz, Adelaide Clemens, and Rosie Huntington Whiteley heading up the supporting cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

Rating: R (for intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images)

Genre: Action & Adventure, Horror Directed By: George MillerWritten By: Brendan McCarthy, Nick Lathouris, George Miller, Eric BlakeneyIn Theaters: May 15, 2015 Wide

Runtime: 2 hr.

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TOMATOMETER 98%

Average Rating: 8.8/10 | Reviews Counted: 213

Fresh: 209 | Rotten: 4

Critics Consensus: With exhilarating action and a surprising amount of narrative heft, Mad Max: Fury Road brings George Miller's post-apocalyptic franchise roaring vigorously back to life.

AUDIENCE SCORE 94% liked it

Average Rating: 4.5/5 | User Ratings: 38,632

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Welcome to the Citadel the only place with clean water in wasteland Australia. ©Warner Bros. Pictures

A Mad Max Movie without Mr. Mel Gibson? 

The Mad Max series started way back in 1979 and titled wouldn't you know it Mad Max with the then unknown Mel Gibson who plays Max Rockatansky. It takes place in a future where natural resources are running out and society is breaking down. The usual dystopian future that's nowhere near apocalyptic since Max is a police officer. It takes place in Australia but where most of Australia now looks like the outback instead of big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Lots of open space, open roads and stuff. No tall buildings. The story is sort of a cross between the Punisher and Judge Dredd. Cop who acts as judge, juror and executioner loses whole family then goes on revenge.