Saturday, May 8, 2010

WHAT IF the X-Men: First Class movie was about the 2nd Class?


As some of you know, the X-Men: First Class movie is coming. It's being produced by Bryan Singer and directed by Matthew Vaughn.

The story will be based on the first X-Men: Scott, Jean, Bobby, Warren and Hank. But what if, they changed the script and give us the All-New, All-Different X-Men?

I'm talking about Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Thunderbird, Wolvie and Banshee. I think this version would be more exciting, here's why:
  • Let's face it, the originals were boring. The original X-Men comics were dying until the new team was brought in.
  • Diversity is key. The 1975 class gave us an African Goddess, a Russian farm boy, a german circus performer and a Native American. A nice mix of mutants.
  • Their 'baptism of fire' provided their first loss, Thunderbird. He died within 3 issues. However, it could be a great story to tell on screen.
  • We could see how the new team adapt to America. Most of them are from other countries, so to see them in a 'strange land' could be fun.
  • Cyclops can stay as the leader, but it would interesting see how he adapts to the new group. Show the challenges of a group that has no idea how to be a super team.
  • The movie can expose us to old or new enemies, I'm a little tired of Magneto.
  • The casting of a younger Storm may redeem the character (sorry Halle Berry).
  • This idea could truly reboot the series. Give a different look at the characters some of us love.
  • Their origins and earlier stories are very interesting. I'm sure the viewers would enjoy seeing them played out on film.
  • We could see Xavier deals with a new team. Maybe even watch him challenge Scott on being the team leader.
I could go on, but I would love to a take of the 2nd batch of muties. What do the fans think?

4 comments:

Prince Todd said...

The 2nd class was the BEST class! Hands down I enjoyed reading those comics so much MORE!
To me the best line up was always...
1.) Storm
2.) Shadowcat
3.) Wolverine
4.) Nightcrawler
5.) Colossus
6.) Banshee
I love the line up because it was so diverse and they had the coolest powers.

EMikeGarcia said...

I thinkmyou have some great points! Besides, didn't the other films already give a little insight to the origins of Scott and Jean?

Unknown said...

Oh yea, http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/05/06/big-beautiful-wonder-woman/

Unknown said...

Well, of course you are 99% right.
But, the other 1%, is that X-Men deserve a proper origin movie.
Batman via Nolan & Bale has one. Superman via Donner & Reeve has one.
Iron Man has one.
Those 3 X-Men movies were crap. But once they get a solid foundation, it will help directors and storytellers for decades to come.

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