What are the plot holes that you have noticed in the xmen. Some stories contain plot holes as part of their basic nature. While the xmen film franchise is a lot of fun to watch, there are a vast number of plot holes in xmen movies that are hard to overlooks. Dark phoenix is now out in cinemas and has a major timeline plot hole in terms of the x men universe. When x men came out in 2000, it achieved success by being the first film to show a huge team of superheroes in liveaction on a scale never seen before. Fans notice major plot hole regarding first class characters fans have been to see xmen dark phoenix in cinemas and have. This movie has incredibly solid writing and performances from hugh jackman and patrick stewart that will haunt you long after the credits roll. The incredibly successful xmen movie franchise has had its ups and. Dark phoenix is now out in cinemas and has a major timeline plot hole in terms of the xmen universe. Plot holes are those annoying gaps in a story where things happen without a logical reason. I thought xmen was pretty good and x2 was going the right way even know those two films had problems in terms of the characters backgrounds but solid. Where are all the plot holes and continuity errors in the xmen chronology. We dont need to talk about how its not taking, how. The x men film series is full of plot holes and just down right huh moments.
An important plot point in the book and the film is that charles calthrop thought to be the jackal, at that stage played some mysterious part in the 1961 assassination of rafael trujillo, the dictator of the dominican republic, and rumours of his involvement came to the attention of mi6 and special branch, leading to the accidental exposure of the jackals false passport. The xmen film series, spanning eight films soon to be nine with the release of xmen. The problem is you have bryan singer who i believe cowrote and also directed x men and x2. In order for something to be considered for possible inclusion on this list, it needs to be an aspect of the xmen movies that fails to make any sense when you actually think about it. Frequently cited as the first big superhero movie series, 2000s xmen was a game changer. First class took place in 1963, days of future past was in 1973, and apocalypse is set in 1983. The dumb moments, plot holes and goofs that defined foxs mutant franchise. A place to discuss plotholes, continuity errors or even unexplained events for movies, books, games, or anything else you can think of. In the film, it is springtime with fully bloomed trees and characters wearing warm weather clothing, when it would have been in the dead of winter. Yet at the restaurant she is wearing a bare back dress and does not have the giant xlike scar on her back, like he has or the model has, who the doctor marries at the end. That said, were not going to get hung up on the film s minor anachronisms, like the fact that carol wouldnt have heard nirvanas come as you are, as she was offplanet when the song was released. Jun 14, 2017 here are the plot holes the new xmen movieverse still has, now and probably forever.
What are the plot holes that you have noticed in the xmen movie. The x men film series is the second highestgrossing film series based on marvel comics characters after the marvel cinematic universe. Days of future past tried to salvage the franchise and merge both the original and first class timelines, it somehow created even more xmen movie plot holes, tangling the timeline to an even greater extent. Movie plot holes explained xmen apocalypse was the big finale of the xmen movie saga. The film is directed by gavin hood and stars hugh jackman as the title character. From xmen to dark phoenix there have been some really fun movies, and some really big plot holes. Mar 12, 2019 admittedly, some of these plot holes are instances of acute nitpicking.
Also i am aware that this movie was basically a rewrite of what is cannon and what is not so that could explain my first plot hole. In an interview with variety, jackman said, i was worried that between bond and xmen, id never have time to do different things. Singers return to the xmen universe deftly combines two disparate timelines. Yes, the third highestgrossing film of all time the watery 1997 romance titanic was built on a big weepie lie. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the next installment of foxs popular xmen film series on february 14 when xmen.
It is the fourth installment of the xmen film series, the first installment of the wolverine trilogy within the series, and a spinoff prequel to xmen 2000. In the process of creating prequels for the xmen film series, different creative teams have introduced a number of discrepancies in the franchise in fact, the only sign theyre meant to be in the same continuity is the presence of wolverine in all but one of the films and the character of william stryker. Looks like we are not done, one more film to the xmen series featuring the dark phoenix is next. Feb 06, 2016 5 biggest x men plot holes join jamie as he dissects the plot holes that you may have missed in the x men series. I thought x men was pretty good and x2 was going the right way even know those two films had problems in terms of the characters backgrounds but solid. This includes many ludicrously comical works, and everything involving a.
When xmen came out in 2000, it achieved success by being the first film to show a huge team of superheroes in liveaction on a. Most of the film takes place in january 1973 during the paris peace accords, with scenes set in paris, new york, and washington dc. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the next installment of foxs popular x men film series on february 14 when x men. The home of all things xmen on reddit, be it comic books, film, television, gaming or any other medium that marvels mutants have inspired people over the last halfcentury. It is not a classic like spiderman or blade but it is still an engaging watch as it dives into the themes of prejudice and the relations between mutants and mankind. Am i the only one who sees the massive plot holes in logan. While the x men film franchise is a lot of fun to watch, there are a vast number of plot holes in x men movies. X men days of future past plot holes its been a few weeks since i saw the movie so i apologize for any details i have forgotten. Days of future past director addresses plot hole cbr. Thats all fine and dandy until you remember the fart bomb of a film that was xmen origins. Plot holes are sometimes plugged up or ignored with a hand wave, or occasionally dealt with by a lampshade hanging, and some writers think plot holes that only become apparent well after the story is over arent worth sweating remember that tropes are tools. Apocalypse came next, and it might be the worst film in the series.
Over the course of 16 years the xmen franchise of movies has contradicted its self. Make sure to check out my other videos as im new to this and it would really help. May 31, 2016 over the course of 16 years the x men franchise of movies has contradicted its self. Xmen dark phoenix has a major timeline plot hole digital spy. Xmen timeline explained when does dark phoenix take place.
In a world where mutants evolved superpowered humans exist and are discriminated against, two groups form for an inevitable clash. A blindfolded scott leads the xkids to xaviers waiting chopper, where we. Here are the plot holes the new xmen movieverse still has, now and probably forever. Xmen united is a 2003 superhero film and the second in the xmen series, the plot of the film is that the team and their enemies the brotherhood of mutants team up to battle an army colonel named stryker who holds the key to wolverines past. Patrick stewart, hugh jackman, ian mckellen, famke janssen. Days of future past tried to salvage the franchise and merge both the original and first class timelines, it somehow created even more x men movie plot holes, tangling the timeline to an even greater extent. Im not counting logan as that doesnt really involve many of the other xmen. The film also marks the return of classic series director bryan singer xmen, x2. Gambit mysteriously teleports on top of a building and jumps down to attack wolverine again. The following article contains spoilers for captain marvel, in theaters now with its 1995 setting, captain marvel has plenty of opportunities for nods to the future of marvel cinematic universe, from project p. Wolverine a movie that was a schlocky, cgi mess to logan a movie that may legitimately win or at least be nominated for an oscar. During the final part of the film, solomon lane allows dunn to disarm the bomb on him because ethan hunt blackmails him with the data that only he knows. It is a prequel to the xmen film trilogy, focusing on the mutant wolverine and team x, before his skeleton was bonded with the indestructible metal adamantium.
At the end of the film we learn that the girl is the wild animal, having been saved by the same doctor. The modern xmen films have all been set 10 years apart. The modern x men films have all been set 10 years apart. Wolverine is canadian but somehow ends up fighting in the american civil war and subsequently in all us wars as a us soldier. Others, however, are whirling maws just howling for any sort of explanation. Things about xmen movies that make no sense screenrant. The problem is you have bryan singer who i believe cowrote and also directed xmen and x2. The latest xmen movie dark phoenix has so many plot holes you can fly through it but it also has awesome moments with jean grey, magneto and more.
The xmen cinematic universe xcu, if you will predates the marvel cinematic universe mcu by eight years and is one of the top 10 highestgrossing film franchises in the world. We list some other films that take suspension of disbelief a plot point too far michael hogan sun 7 feb 2016 05. In that film, stryker danny huston and logan first met during a scene that probably takes place during the my lai massacre in the vietnam war. Wolverine is not canon with the rest of the films, so the baldwheelchair thing doesnt matter in that. May 24, 2016 the x men film series, spanning eight films soon to be nine with the release of x men. Here are the biggest plot holes and unanswered questions in xmen. While the xmen film franchise is a lot of fun to watch, there are a vast number of plot holes in xmen movies. The film was directed by gavin hood, written by david benioff and skip woods, and produced by hugh jackman, who stars. So, join us as we ruin four of your favorite comic book movies by throwing the spotlight on their gaping plot holes. With singers explanation, it looks like the entire plot hole came about because of a lateingame change to the visual effects. May 15, 2017 professor x had his first seizure, presumably while in the x mansion, at which time the x men minus logan, and potentially one other x man were killed, and hundreds more people were injured. A series that is pretty notorious for having some egregious plot holes, here are 20 things wrong with xmen movies we all choose to ignore.
So in the critically adored transformers well adored by the standards of the series, the allspark, the creator of transformer life, is used to bring. Xmen is an american superhero film series based on the fictional superhero team of the same name, who originally appeared in a series of comic books created by stan lee and jack kirby and published by marvel comics. Wolverine is a 2009 american superhero film based on the marvel comics fictional character wolverine. Days of future past, the year is 1973 and the young stryker josh helman and logan hugh jackman have no knowledge of each other. However, later when confronting the president, rogue and ice man are wearing xmen suits. When a plot hole involves something essential to a storys outcome, it can hurt the believability severely for those who are bothered by it. Apocalypse and 16 years, is approaching james bond and star trek levels of longevity through a deft. Xmen united, who handles the plot and action with such finesse, that cant help but admire the sheer quality of.
Yet at the restaurant she is wearing a bare back dress and does not have the giant x like scar on her back, like he has or the model has, who the doctor marries at the end. Mystique, disguised as bobby, challenges rogue in the schools court and tells her that everyone is furious at her and that she. Bryan singers star studded movie was the most ambitious comic book film since the avengers. But, like most any film, the 21st installment of the mcu also falls victim to plot holes, some relatively minor and others a little. We dont need to talk about how its not taking, how its bombing at the box office and the franchise. May 29, 2016 here are the biggest plot holes and unanswered questions in x men. Even with the wiggle room of a new timeline, the xmen series still has plenty of plot holes to answer for.
What xmen film should have ended the fox marvel series. Days of future past has few of them, but are these plot holes ruin the movie. Wolverine last night, just out of pure boredom, and realized there are a few plot holes in relation to xmen. Hitting a plot hole at high speed can damage your willing suspension of disbelief. But given the epic scope of the film, there are some major plot holes that need to be acknowledged. Wolverine is a film based on the fictional marvel comics character wolverine, released on may 1, 2009. As a series, it was incredible to see how we went from xmen origins.
Almost all of the films have continuity snarls with other installments. But conspicuous by his absence is a character who is just as essential to this series as the titular heroes. In a world where both mutants and humans fear each other, marie, better known as rogue, runs away from home and hitches a ride with another mutant, known as. However the ending reveals that they have all merely had microchips planted in their brains, which completely contradicts the atm wife earlier.