"X-Men: First Class" is arguably the most successful film in the entire series so far. It adopts new film technology and introduces a group of new filmmakers. This prequel perfectly inherits the previous works of the same series Whether it is the dazzling stunts, the ups and downs of the plot, the performances of the actors in place, and the wonderful dialogue, they are comparable to first-class sci-fi movies. As a prequel to the post-shoot, it has a good connection with the previous plot, explained in detail the early experiences of the protagonists, and successfully connected the entire series. is very good.
The entire "X-MEN" series expresses an unavoidable theme with a grand historical view of Hollywood hero comics and movies: survival. But unlike several other sequels, "X-Men: First Class" traces back to the origin of the story completely and clearly. It is set in the period from the end of World War II to the Cuban Missile Crisis. The entanglement with human beings is embedded in the historical event of the US-Soviet wrestling, just like "Change III" reinterprets the Apollo moon landing, adding new elements to the original historical time, and telling fictional stories through the framework of reality. Reflecting on the realities of the moment is one of the reasons for its success.
It was an age of ambition, an age of intrigue, and it spawned wars, and wars spawned mutants, and when their problems were exposed, the military tried to wipe them out of the era. Then, the contradiction will arise, and then intensify, and eventually develop into an existential crisis between the two races. Both humans and mutants desire to live on the ground, and the loss of genetic control has become their own interests. Two diametrically opposed reasons: Humans think this is a wrong mutation, an attempt to terminate; mutants believe that this is evolution supported by the creator. , eager to recognize and promote. The two sides doubt each other, and conflicts are inevitable, but no matter which side wins, there will be no full applause. In this distorted world, there will always be one side who will rise up on the grounds of survival. But unlike Transformers, robots have their own Cybertrons, and mutants and humans must share or compete for the same Earth.
To a certain extent, such an existential crisis is an exaggeration of discrimination and exclusion in science fiction in reality, but in today's rapid development of science and technology, after human beings have gradually mastered the mysteries of genes, no one can predict human ambitions What kind of world will be born, in other words, what kind of cruel world human beings have created, human beings themselves, and other living species, will become equally tragic puppets. No matter who wins the competition for survival, the result must be the enslavement of other races, and there is always only one position at the top of the food chain. This is an unsolvable proposition, so there is no absolute right or wrong to choose. Charles grew up in a wealthy family, received a good education, and on a racial standpoint, although he was a mutant, he was inclined to support humans; while Eric was immersed in the brutal genocide in the concentration camps early, the influence of the dark side and the Humanity's insistence on revenge cannot be dispelled by mere empty "justice." They fought side by side, but eventually parted ways, and in this era, they have no choice but to stick to each other's beliefs and fight for their respective ideal kingdoms. In "X-MEN", the biggest villain is not a mutant, nor a human being, but this era that has been on the sidelines since the birth of life, it allows endless killing and enjoys it, and at the same time uses it to write itself. Bloody rings.
What is gratifying is that even such a heavy sci-fi movie still contains a shining light of humanity. Charles rescued Eric from the sea and told him: You are not the only one, Eric, you are not the only one. And Eric took out the bullet that accidentally wounded Charles, and said to him like a true friend: I want to be with you, we are friends, me and you, all of us, and take care of each other. I'd much rather call them by their human-era names: Charles and Eric than Doctor X and Magneto. The light of humanity appears dim and insignificant under the gray of the times. After that, they embarked on their own paths, but whether they are enemies or not, they will be two friends far apart, jointly resisting this ruthless and paranoid era.
"X-Men: The First World War" breaks away from the stereotype of hard science fiction and pure imagination. Like other excellent films of the same type, it is making a gentle attempt, that is, standing on the shoulders of fantasy, reminding the hard work through science fiction The reality of climbing up: Take care of the eggs in the cage that are about to hatch. "X-MEN Ⅲ" contains a reducing agent, and maybe one day in the future, it will also be developed urgently, but the era is a thug who doesn't know how to go backwards, and none of us want to be its puppet.
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