what a load of complete shitty-bollocks!!! this movie was crap in comparison to the first two, and why???? i'll tell you why...because they changed the director. Bryan Singer did an excellent job in directing the first two movies, the story-lines were alot more interesting and the intergratiion of the use of power was great. X-men 3 is all a jumble and there is no real insight into the story-line. I mean, what the hell was the phoenix bit all about?! I originally thought that the phoenix was an entity from outer-space who wished to experience feeling and desire etc. the whole split personality thingy with Jean Grey was blooming ridiculous, and the death of Charles Xavier was un called for. ALTHOUGH...the special effects were very good, and storm and jean did look mighty tasty. yum. and Beast was awesome, the magical line " oh my stars and garters". classic Frasier comedy moment. all in all: bad movie, good use of effects, characters were kinda interesting all though didn't get to see some of the mutants full potential, mystique loosing her powers was shit (but she looked oh so good too ), charles dying was a baaaaaaaad idea and was distressing to watch. For a X-geek like myself, i was long awaiting this movie; ever since the second one finished in the cinema. Twas a real let down. Jess you were right.