X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

About X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men: The Last Stand, the third installment in the X-Men film series, was directed by Brett Ratner. The movie revolves around a "mutant cure" that causes serious repercussions among mutants and humans alike. The X-Men are forced to confront their most powerful enemy yet - one of their own, Jean Grey.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Brett Ratner, taking over from Bryan Singer who had directed the previous two films. The screenplay was penned by Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn. Though the film received mixed reviews, it was successful at the box office.

Actors

• Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (Logan): Provided a sophisticated and compelling performance of a conflicted character who is both hero and anti-hero.
• Halle Berry as Storm (Ororo Munroe): Added weight to the team, commanding both the weather and viewers' attention with her performance.
• Ian McKellen as Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr): Portrayed the character with a blend of menace and empathy, emphasizing his charismatic but controversial position.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film was Brett Ratner's first foray into the superhero genre.
• Jean Grey's transformation into Phoenix in The Last Stand is visually inspired by the Dark Phoenix from the comics.
• Hugh Jackman actually performed many of his own stunts as Wolverine.

Awards

X-Men: The Last Stand was nominated for several awards, including the Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Director.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, when you cage the beast, the beast gets angry." - Wolverine
• "In chess, the pawns go first." - Magneto
• "I'm not a girl you can control!" - Jean Grey

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by John Powell, marking the first X-Men score not to be composed by Michael Kamen.
• In addition to Powell's score, the film includes contemporary songs by various artists.