'X-Men: First Class' Movie Reviews and Video Clips Show Blockbuster Potential

So far, the X-Men First Class movie reviews are overwhelmingly positive, and the film doesn't hit theaters until June 3rd. However, this could be one of the big blockbusters of summer 2011, based on the movie clips and critics' remarks.

Over at Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is at a 100% perfect rating based on just 20 reviews so far. Still, that's pretty impressive for a movie that is a prequel to the 3 other X-Men movies based on the Marvel mutant comic books. This new movie sets up how the characters honed their powers and either aligned with each other or became enemies. Included in the talented X-Men: First Class cast will be James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, January Jones, and Kevin Bacon, among others.

Todd McCarthy of Hollywood Reporter says that the film is "Audacious, confident, and fueled by youthful energy, this is a surefire summer winner for a wide global audience." MaryAnn Johanson of Flick Filosopher says it's "[S]tylish and snazzy to look at but also effortlessly cool in attitude." Ben Rawson-Jones of Digital Spy notes it's "An action blockbuster with rollercoaster thrills and laughs that has a fundamentally intelligent core."

It sounds like good news for X-Men: First Class which seems to dazzle and amaze with each new movie clip video unveiled on YouTube. These showcase the rookie mutants using their powers for good or evil. While many of the characters will already be familiar to audiences who saw the first three X-Men movies, a few new ones that pop up in the clips add enough intrigue to really make this one look like it's worth paying top dollar to see. Check out the video clip below for an invasion scene involving some of the villains.

Do you plan on going out to see X-Men: First Class when it opens June 3rd, or will you wait for the DVD/Blu-Ray?

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