Judging by the barrage of set snapshots that recently popped up on the web (which Fox are promptly having taken down,) X-Men: First Class is clearly up and running. Yet, there still remains a lingering question about this new entry in the X-Men film franchise which is primarily set in the swinging 60's: Is it a prequel or reboot? For a time, it seemed like the casting of January Jones as Emma Frost (played by younger actress Tahyna Tozzi in X-Men Origins: Wolverine at a point supposedly later in time,) was the official stamp indicating First Class' reboot status. Well, the latest news tidbit has certainly raised that question once again. According to a report from BleedingCool, director Matthew Vaughn has pulled-off what is allegedly a shot-for-shot remake of the opening scene of Bryan Singer's first X-Men film. -- At least, "up to a point." So, what's going on here?
The scene, detailing Magneto's origin as a small child (played by Bill Milner and by Michael Fassbender as an adult) in 1945 imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp in Poland, is a conventional version of the mutant master of magnetism's tragic upbringing. So, there's certainly no surprise that said film would try to represent this angle in some way. In fact, this was to be a centerpiece in the scrapped X-Men Origins: Magneto project. Yet, the report of a shot-for-shot remake of the scene from Singer's film has again raised speculation that this film is not so much a reboot, as it is a proper prequel to Bryan Singer's X-films (which were wrapped-up by Brett Ratner.)
According to BleedingCool's report:
"This sequence plays out shot-for-shot in the upcoming X-Men: First Class… at least, up to a point. They casting is different too, of course – this time around, the tremendous Bill Milner is playing Lensherr – and when the sequence does deviate, it’s with some very dramatic twists… which we’ll be keeping under our hats for now, I’m afraid."
While the overly-crowded cast of mutants, many of which are obscure and anochronistic to the time period may have given some fans (myself included) some apprehension, I'm actually pretty excited to see Kevin Bacon playing Sebastian Shaw. With the whole Hellfire Club storyline playing out, it should make for a unique X-Men experience. However, as a fan, I also hope that this film's status ultimately reveals itself as a reboot. I don't think I'm in the minority when I say that the way X-Men: The Last Stand played out was a complete and total mess and the idea that this version of the X-Men mythos would ultimately end with the events in THAT film, would leave a horrible stain on this upcoming film.
What's your current outlook on X-Men: First Class? Is it shaping up to be worthwhile? Or is it a waste of time?
Source: BleedingCool
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sandyaj
Arrrgh! Well I think this series already has messed up. Introducing the Hellfire Club in the prequel sure, buuuuuuuuuuuuut, for anyone who actually READ the Dark Phoenix saga should know that they should have have a REALLY big role in X3, yet were no where to be seen. (especially since it was Shaw that kicked off the process to unlock Dark Phoenix in the first place) as for this being a prequel or a reboot. Obviously, we are gonna see scenes from the first xmen film as a flashback (back then) to being a watchable event during the first class. It is gonna be wierd though, since Iceman and Angel were supposed to already be Xmen by the time the first film started, only to find them as new recruits. Chances are, if Wolverine shows up in this one, he wont have anything to do with this first class (where was he back then...fighting the hulk or something?) What would REALLY be a nice plot change, is if Future characters like Forge or Cable pop in from the future. (or even the teenage franklin richards from Fantastic Four) . As long as they don't include the Watcher in this then i'll be happy -.-'
Canid117
It sounds like the director could have just used the original scene and called it a day but no he had to spend as much of FOX's money as possible... I guess I can understand wanting to screw over FOX execs being the semi-retarded dooshes that they are.
DrStrangeL0ve
@the jew 67
dude Just shut up, you just sound ignorant, since when did marvel stop making x-men comics? last time i checked all the characters were still being put on paper (old logan???). just admit that your one of these fake comic lovers. I like what they did with most of the movies. heres the list of the good movies
X-men
Blade
Spiderman
Iron man (1-2)
The punisher: War Zone
The incredible Hulk
(i liked it) Dare Devil
and believe it or not Kick-Ass was marvel (using under another name but roots are with marvel)
There you have it and no bad word =>
TheJew67
f@$! this movie, s#!% doesn't sense anymore, im tired of this s#!% give xmen bak to marvel they'l do a good job.
ochigawa
Joseph, your source is wrong and mine is correct. It was said by the director that it is a prequel: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/ fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=210 23
number1Grr
I"m down to watch that...I agree that X-men the last stand was a good movie but completely killed it when almost all of the best and MAIN people died.....but at least Wolverine made it...he's the greatest
raidernation
As long as I never have to see Kelsey Grammer play The Beast again I'll go see any X-MEN movie that comes out
ciimonstr
i hope they just make it a good and involved movie in the direction they have already chosen to go. the idea for a reboot is a bad option and even with spider-man or x-men it misdirects the development of inter series plots. there are plenty of options to redevelop story lines even when a precursory movie is awful.
akumasaint
To me the movie is a prequel and it will be worth it. The Last three movies weren't bad, just Wovie's Origin movie...but this seems to be shaping up to be good at least. Also
Krypton, they so should make it like that.
staytooned
I will not be surprised that FOX studios will mess up this title once again. Leave X-Men alone, they are going to make it super corny, and weak. Wolverine movie was weak as well! They need to be a bit mature when working with the topic "segregation or discrimination" Clearly the fan based of XMen or waiting for the rated R version with a more serious tone...and please get rid of the cliches, it is so expected.
vichussmith
I loved that scene. It was really great and for them to play it out in First Class is a good move.
Zenjack
Jean Grey has been dead in the comics so many times it's not funny. I for one am up for either a reboot or a prequel as long as the story is solid and the acting is decent.
Treeclaw
I think they will, Krypton. The 3 deaths in that movie are all reversable. Cyclops's body was never found, and both Jean and Professor X can (and in Prof X's case, did) jump to other stagnant bodies.
Krypton
They should eventually make a sequel to The Last Stand where either 1. Somone travels to the past & erases the events that unfolded in that movie or 2. Have it be a nightmare that Xavier or someone else had.
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