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X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

Movie details

X-Men: Days of Future Past

“To save the future, they must alter the past.”

2014 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 2h 12m

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7.5 / 10

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The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Bryan Singer

Written by

Simon Kinberg · Matthew Vaughn · Jane Goldman

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

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James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Charles Xavier

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Erik Lehnsherr

Patrick Stewart

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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Magneto

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

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Halle Berry

Halle Berry

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Court is in session

Put X-Men: Days of Future Past on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.