If I Had One Super-Power......

With this intense heat wave that is going on, I was thinking of the one super power I would love to have the most. And while flying, super-speed, and super strength would be awesome, I would take the X-Man’s Iceman mutant power right about now. I would keep my body at a constant temperature of around 65 to 70 degrees while being in the heat. Being in total comfort. And I wouldn’t be selfish either as I would spread the cold around. Anyone could stand close to me and I would send them a little coolness as well. Compliments of Monty, the Iceman. Just a thought.

X2 is my favorite comic book ever....still is!

Best comic book movie ever! Terrific sequel that improves on the original in every way. In their second movie, the team must join forces with their rival Magneto to battle a covert anti-mutant operation that targets all mutants in the world. As a die hard comic book fan, X2 hits all the right notes from the opening scene at the White House, when a mind-controlled Nightcrawler (wonderfully played by Alan Cummings) tries to assasinate the president to the thrilling assault on the X-mansion, where Wolverine cuts loose against some bad guys, to the super climax where Storm turns on the cold and Jean Grey lets loose with some major firepower. Oh yeah, this movie is awesome. The entire cast is rock solid including Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, and Famke Janssen. One of my all time favorites.

Some added comments is that when Stryker's soldiers attack the X-mansion, Wolverine and Colossus go to work, especially Wolverine. You get to see why he is the best at what he does, just ripping through the soldiers like they were nothing. I was like screaming hell yeah! mess them up Logan. As he states to one soldier before he takes him out "you broke into the wrong house bub." In fact that sequence has to be one of the best scenes in film history. Also Logan has a fantastic fight with Lady Deathstrike (Kelly Hu) for the film's climax.

Magneto gets to shine too once he gets in on the action and you can still see why he is one mutant you don't want to make mad. His breakout sequence is just awesome.

The introduction of Nightcrawler is a pure stroke of genius as his teleporting power is just so cool. And it looks amazing. And his scenes with Storm and Jean Grey are revealing and very inspiring. This is not just a comic book movie, it's a powerful film full of emotions and grand spectacle. And filled with lots of humor and inside jokes that every X-fan will get. I love the scene where Logan meets Nightcrawler for the first time and the teleporting mutant goes on proudly about his family history of circus entertainers.

X2 just delivers in every possible way, setting a new standard for comic book movies. In fact, years later after its release, it still holds better than ever. I love it more than Iron Man, and yes even more than The Dark Knight. It looks sensational on Blu-ray.
High praise indeed.

A+

Actress Rose Byrne is having one heck of a year...

Australian actress Rose Byrne is having one terrific year at the movies. Her new film X-MEN: First Class just opened this weekend to number one at the box-office. Rose is still riding high off the success of her other summer movie, Bridesmaids, which cast her as a woman jockeying to be the maid of honor at her friend's wedding. At first she comes across as very unlikable but by the end of the movie, the audience have become very sympathetic to her character. And a few months ago, Rose starred in the horror pic Insididous which defied box office expectations and earned over $50 million in America alone. The film only cost about $1.5 million. So, the 31-year actress is having a really good year.

My first film seeing Rose in was 2004's Troy. She played the slave girl Briseis, who caught Brad Pitt's eye. Rose had appeared earlier in 2002's Star Wars: Attack of the Clones as Dorme, but I did not know it at the time. She would then appear in such films as Wicker Park, 28 Weeks Later and Sunshine. She is one of my favorite modern actresses and it's great to see her doing so well this year. Congratulations Rose. Keep up the good work. Because Bridesmaids and X-MEN are two of my favorite films of the year so far.

X-MEN:FIRST CLASS is a fresh new start for Professor X and company

Just got back from seeing X-MEN:FIRST CLASS and I'm pleased to say that it was excellent. In fact it comes close to rivaling my favorite X-Men movie in the series, X2. This prequel focuses on how Charles Xavier (played by Charles McAvoy) formed his initial team of merry mutants to help mankind and battle evil forces. Set in 1962, Xavier is seen as ladies man, using his telepathic abilities to score with lovely co-eds. At his side is the blue skinned Raven (played by Jennifer Lawrence). It's very touching how Charles and Raven meet and become best friends. But that will not last long. On the other side of the world, Erik Lensherr (played by Michael Fassbender) is hunting down the sadistic Sebastian Shaw (played by Kevin Bacon) who murdered his mom during the Holocaust. Erik is learning to control his magnetic powers but he is not yet the powerful mutant he will become. At least not in the first half of this movie. The villains in this film are Shaw and his Hellfire Club, which includes the striking Emma Frost (played by January Jones) who is also a telepath like Xavier. But she is a little more easier on the eyes than Charles is. Shaw plans of starting World War 3 between the United States and Russia and uses the real life Cuban Missile as the stage to get it started. CIA agent Moira MacTaggert (played by Rose Byrne) gets wind of this and once she finds out mutants are involved, she calls on Xavier to help her out. When Xavier and Erik finally meet, things start to come together quickly. They have a common enemy and go about recruiting mutants to help their cause.

There are some nifty new mutants making their first appearance in the X-Men film universe including the super sonic screaming Banshee, the bad boy Havok (Cyclops brother) and the amphibious like Darwin. Also look for Hank McCoy who will turn into the furry blue skinned Beast. It's cool how so many things are finally explained like Hank creating Cerebro and the Blackbird. And how Xavier helps Erik reach his full potential with his powers. And while there is plenty of action in the film, its the story and the characters that are so fully fleshed out, that we understand and realize the dangers and the dilemmas these mutants are facing. As for the performances Michael Fassbender is magnificent as Magneto. His tragic story is finally brought to life and we understand why he took the road he did and why he despises humans. His scenes with McAvoy and then Lawrence are the best scenes in the entire film. Lawrence is a revelation as Raven/Mystique as she is constantly struggling with her appearance and longs to human. Her scenes with Hank are quite touching. Fassbender and McAvoy scenes are quite emotional as well as you can see these two men being conflicted about their differences. Kevin Bacon makes a formidable adversary as he is a mutant who can absorb energy and then re-channel it. Kind of makes him hard to bring down. Also of note is Jason Flemyng as the red skinned teleporting Azazel. He looks positively wicked.

The finale is awesome as The X-Men try to prevent the United States and Russia from launching an all out nuclear war. At this point, the film becomes Magneto's show. And he doesn't hold back. It's like in X2 when Wolverine cuts loose at the mansion against the invading soldiers. Magneto, thanks to Charles has full control of his powers and he lets go. From lifting The Hellfire Club's sub from underwater to going against Shaw one on one to staring down over 100 missiles fired by naval warships, Magneto gets to show his stuff. The design of the film perfectly captures the era of the 60's and it makes it feel new and fresh. Also the music score is one of the best I've heard. It's a good blend of heroic and dramatic themes that swells often and is very pleasing to the ears. I enjoyed this film tremendously and so far it's my favorite film of the summer, even better than Thor. Yeah, it's that good. Just check out my rating I'm giving it.
Oh and one more thing, the film has one surpising and cool cameo. I'm not gonna say who it is but it is freaking awesome when they show up.
A- 

Sebastain Shaw and Emma Frost

Xavier and his team

Oh yeah Magneto cutting loose

Mystique all suited up

Emma Frost looking serene

Banshee taking flight

Professor X in action

The devil looking Azazel

Anna Paquin

The New Zealand Actress Anna Paquin

Personal Details

Full name: Anna Helene Paquin

Born on: July 24, 1982

Place in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Profession: Actress

Year’s active: 1993–present

Spouse: Stephen Moyer (2010–present)

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Anna Helene Paquin is a Canadian-born New Zealand film actress. She is first seriously successful film was The Piano, for which she won the Academy Award for Best behind Actress in 1994 at the age of 11 the second youngest winner in history. Her acting profession took off roughly half a decade later when she come into view in a string of triumphant films with She's All That, Almost Famous and the X-Men franchise.

Awards and Nominations

Academy Awards, USA (Won: 1, Year: 1994 & Nominations: 0, Year: - )
Year	Result	Award	Category/Recipient(s)
1994	Won	Oscar	Best Actress in a Supporting Role For The Piano (1993).
Golden Globes, USA (Won: 1, Year: 2009 & Nominations: 3, Year: 1994, 2008, 2010 )
2009	Won	Golden Globe	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama For "True Blood" (2008).
Gotham Awards (Won: 1, Year: 2005 & Nominations: 0, Year: - )
2005	Won	Best Ensemble Cast	For The Squid and the Whale (2005). Shared with: Jeff Daniels Laura Linney
Satellite Awards (Won: 2, Year: 2008, 2009 & Nominations: 1, Year: 2010 )
2009	Won	Special Achievement Award	Best Ensemble, Television For "True Blood" (2008). Shared with: Chris Bauer Mehcad Brooks
2008	Won	Satellite Award	Best Actress in a Series, Drama For "True Blood" (2008).

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Ryan Reynolds

The Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds

Full name: Ryan Rodney Reynolds

Born on: October 23, 1976

Place in: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Professions: Actor

Year’s active: 1990 present

Spouse: Scarlett Johansson

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian actor. He is unsurpassed recognized for his roles in National Lampoon's Van Wilder, for the future..., Just Friends, positively Maybe, and The application, over and more than Wade Wilson/Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. For TV, he is paramount recognized for his role as Michael "Berg" Bergen on Two Guys and a Girl. Reynolds as well stars in the imminent DC superhero film Green Lantern beside Blake Lively and Mark Strong.

Awards and Nominations

MTV Movie Awards (Won: 0, Year: - & Nominations: 4, Year: 2003, 2010 )
Year	Result	Award	Category/Recipient(s)
2010	Nominated	MTV Movie Award	Best Comedic Performance Award For The Proposal (2009/I).
			Best Fight Award For X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). Shared with: Hugh Jackman Liev Schreiber
			Best Kiss Award For The Proposal (2009/I). Shared with: Sandra Bullock
2003	Nominated	MTV Movie Award	Breakthrough Male Performance Award For Van Wilder (2002).
Teen Choice Awards (Won: 1, Year: 2005 & Nominations: 3, Year: 2009, 2010 )
2010	Nominated	Teen Choice Award	Choice Movie: Chemistry Award For The Proposal (2009/I). Shared with: Sandra Bullock
			Choice Movie: Liplock Award For The Proposal (2009/I). Shared with: Sandra Bullock
2009	Nominated	T een Choice Award	Choice Summer Movie Star: Male Award For The Proposal (2009/I).
2005	Won	Teen Choice Award	Choice Movie Scary Scene Award For The Amityville Horror (2005). George Lutz in the bathtub.
Young Hollywood Awards (Won: 1, Year: 2003 & Nominations: 0, Year: - )
2003	Won	Young Hollywood	Award Next Generation - Male

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