X-Men: Apocalypse

About X-Men: Apocalypse

X-Men: Apocalypse is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. It is the ninth installment in the X-Men film series. Directed by Bryan Singer, with a screenplay by Simon Kinberg from a story conceived by Singer, Kinberg, Michael Dougherty, and Dan Harris, the film features an ensemble cast starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, and Lucas Till.

The movie sees the return of the villains led by Apocalypse (the world's first mutant, En Sabah Nur) who becomes incredibly powerful after merging with technology from a dead alien civilization. He plans to bring about an apocalypse to ensure mutants are the world's dominant species and it's up to the X-Men to stop him.

Making / Production

The film was announced by Singer in December 2013, with Kinberg, Dougherty, and Harris set to write the script. It was filmed in 2015 in Montreal, Canada

Actors

• James McAvoy as Charles Xavier / Professor X: He gave a compelling portrayal of the mutant leader with a belief in peaceful co-existence with humans.
• Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto: He carried the weight of the antagonist's troubled past and showcased ferocity and vulnerability in his performance.
• Jennifer Lawrence as Raven Darkhölme / Mystique: Lawrence's performance was notable for her internal struggle with her allegiance to both humans and mutants.
• Oscar Isaac as En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse: Isaac excelled as the film's antagonist, clearly conveying his character's determination to cleanse the world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• It was the fourth X-Men movie directed by Bryan Singer.
• The film also includes a dramatic recreation of the Holocaust, which is a significant event in Magneto's backstory.
• The film was released on the same day as the US Memorial Day.

Quotes

• “Everything they've built will fall! And from the ashes of their world, we'll build a better one!” - Apocalypse
• "You're not students anymore; you're X-Men." - Mystique
• "I've never felt power like this before." - Charles Xavier

Music, Soundtrack

• The film score was composed by John Ottman, who also served as the film's editor.
• Featured songs include "Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" and "Metallica - Four Horsemen", both adding to the 80s' ambience of the film.