X-Men: Dark Phoenix

About X-Men: Dark Phoenix

"X-Men: Dark Phoenix" is an American superhero movie released in 2019, based on the Marvel Comics X-Men characters. It's a direct sequel to 2016's "X-Men: Apocalypse". The film revolves around Jean Grey's transformation into the Dark Phoenix, including her losing control of her powers and turn into a dangerous force. The X-Men must decide whether to save her or the rest of humanity.

Making/Production

Production began in June 2017 in Montreal, Quebec and lasted until October 2017. Simon Kinberg, a long-time scriptwriter of X-Men movies, debuted in the movie as a director. The film was one of the first Marvel films to be released after the Disney-Fox merger.

Actors

• Sophie Turner as Jean Grey / Dark Phoenix: A mutant who becomes stronger and uncontrollably dangerous after a space rescue mission goes wrong.
• Jennifer Lawrence as Raven / Mystique: A mutant with shape-shifting abilities who is also Xavier's former student and adoptive sister.
• Jessica Chastain as Vuk: An alien shapeshifter who manipulates the Phoenix.
• James McAvoy as Charles Xavier / Professor X: A mutant pacifist, he founded Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
• Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto: A powerful mutant who can control magnetism and metal.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• This is the twelfth film of the X-Men series.
• Sophie Turner studied mental illness in preparation for her role as Jean Grey.
• This film is said to be the last of the main X-Men films.

Awards

"X-Men: Dark Phoenix" didn't win any major awards, but it was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film at the 46th Saturn Awards.

Quotes

• Professor X: "Every hero has a dark side."
• Magneto: "You're always sorry, Charles, and there's always a speech. But nobody cares anymore."
• Jean Grey: "When I lose control, bad things happen, but it feels good."

Music/Soundtrack

• "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons
• "On the Nature of Daylight" by Max Richter
• "Dark Phoenix" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer