X-Men: Apocalypse
PG-13

X-Men: Apocalypse

Only the strong will survive.

2016 • 144 min • Science Fiction · Fantasy · Action

Synopsis

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
58
Movie Knight Score
13942 reviews
  • 56 Reviewers · 9 · 75%
  • 65 Audience · 13933 · 25%

The X-Men face their most powerful foe yet, Apocalypse, an ancient and seemingly immortal mutant who seeks to reshape the world. As he gathers new followers, Professor X and Mystique lead the young X-Men to prevent global destruction.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
5/10

Heads up

  • Frequent superhero action and destructive events.
  • Some characters experience emotional trauma and loss.
  • Mild language throughout the film.
  • Brief suggestive outfits in one scene.

What it models well

  • Teamwork and unity
  • Standing up for what's right
  • Accepting differences
  • Redemption and forgiveness

Talk about it after

  • The power of leadership and mentoring others.
  • How history and ancient beliefs can shape the future.
  • The responsibility that comes with great power.
  • Dealing with loss and finding strength in adversity.

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Top billed cast

Director: Bryan Singer • Crew: Dan Harris, Simon Kinberg, Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty, Simon Kinberg

Trailers & clips

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE - Bloopers, Gag Reel (2016)

The Extraction

To Fight

"Cyclops" Clip

"Who Is He?" TV Commercial

The History of Apocalypse

"Moira’s Office” Clip

Final Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended

67/100 Another excellent entry in the X-Men universe. Whereas "X-Men: First Class" brought a few of the first X-Men together, this one brings in a lot of characters that we know and love and pits them against probably the most ancient and dangerous mutant ever: Apocalypse. Once again, Bryan Singer tells a complex story masterfully and the spec fx never cease to amaze. -- DrNostromo.com

Recommended

Plenty of action with good acting, however, Apocalypse (the villain) lacks originality. X-Men: Apocalypse is a mediocre film in the respected franchise that is "X-Men"

Recommended

***Ranks with the best in the X-Men franchise*** Released in 2016 and directed/co-written by Bryan Singer, "X-Men: Apocalypse" has the team go up against the first mutant, Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac), whose origins date back to ancient Egypt.…

Not recommended

What a let down after Days of Future Past (the best X-Men movie ever, in my opinion). Bryan Singer has usually directed some of the best films of the franchise but this one is a real clunker. Too many characters with not enough development and a very lackluster villain. Oscar Isaac is a talented actor, but even he can't make Apocalypse interesting under all that silly blue make up.…

Not recommended

*** This review may contain spoilers *** After immensely enjoying the turn the X-Men franchise took after the disappointment of X-Men: The Last Stand, I was pretty excited to see this movie. I love comics, but I never got into the X-Men, so I can excuse some of the inaccuracies that seemed to upset hardcore fans. I just enjoyed the movies.…

Recommended

X-Men Apocalypse is typical of what you would expect from a Marvel X-Men movie. Light on story and depth and heavy on special effects and action. In short it is exactly what I, as a Science Fiction and Fantasy geek, would expect as well as hope for. The X-Men faces a new threat in the form of the worlds first mutant. Naturally said mutant is really a Übermutant vastly more powerful than any “normal” mutant.…

Not recommended

**Another ancient power was awoken and blah blah blah.** I have seen almost all the superhero films of the recent time, but this is the franchise I never liked. I'm sorry to say that, but that's the truth. The 'X-Men' series never made me sense, particularly to say it from the Marvel comics is a disappointment. When it comes to 'Wolverine', my opinion is different, because I loved those films.…

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers

Though far from the worst _X-Men_ film, _Apocalypse_ was still a disappointment, because until this entry, every Bryan Singer _X-Men_ film had been excellent. _Apocalypse_ is a far cry from terrible, but it is underwhelming given Singer's history, as well as in and of itself. Certain actors, who shall remain Jennifer Lawrence, were completely checked out in this instalment.…

Recommended

Not really a step forward in the X-Men franchise. Read my full review here. http://www.hweird1reviews.com/allreviews/x-men-apocalypse-review

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Details

TMDB audience
6.5/10 (13,933)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$178,000,000
Box office
$543,934,787
Franchise
X-Men Collection

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