Box set containing all three films from the hugely popular 'X-Men' film franchise based on the long-running Marvel comic strip. In 'X-Men' (2000), mutants Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) & Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen) are former friends, but look set to become mortal enemies when fascistic US senator Robert Frank Kelly (Bruce Davison) calls for the registration of all humans with abnormal powers. While telepath Xavier, who runs an altruistic academy for superhuman 'X-Men', wishes to enlighten non-mutants & break down the prejudices which divide them, Magneto believes that the only solution is for the mutants to take over. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)
- an aggressive loner with an admantium skeleton & the ability to heal his body of any wound
- & teenager Rogue (Anna Paquin), who can absorb the life force of others simply by touching them, are selected by Xavier to join his academy, but it isn't long before Magneto's followers are attempting to capture them so that they can assist in his plan for world domination. In 'X-Men 2' (2003), Professor Charles Xavier, Wolverine, & the Academy for Gifted Youngsters, aka the X-Men, find themselves in the firing line after a failed assasination attempt on the President points the finger at the school. It was in fact the mysterious teleporter Nightwalker (Alan Cumming) who ordered it, &, in an attempt to clear their names, the X-Men are led into a trap set by the evil William Stryker (Brian Cox)
- a mysterious scientist apparently working for the government. As it soon becomes evident that Stryker's agenda is to destroy all mutants, the X-Men need to call in the help of many of their old friends & foe, including Magneto (Mc Kellen), if they are to stop him. In 'X-Men 3: The Last Stand' (2006), when a private laboratory supported by the government finds the cure for the mutants, using the DNA of a powerful boy, the mutants have the option of giving up their powers & becoming human. However, Magneto (Mc Kellen) opposes & decides to join a force to fight against the government & kill the mutant boy. Meanwhile, Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) resurrects uncontrolled by Xavier & with the personality of the powerful Dark Phoenix. She destroys Cyclops (James Marsden) & Xavier, & allies to the evil forces of Magneto, making them almost invincible.


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Box set containing all three films from the hugely popular 'X-Men' film franchise based on the long-running Marvel comic strip. In 'X-Men' (2000), mutants Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) & Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen) are former friends, but look set to become mortal enemies when fascistic US senator Robert Frank Kelly (Bruce Davison) calls for the registration of all humans with abnormal powers. While telepath Xavier, who runs an altruistic academy for superhuman 'X-Men', wishes to enlighten non-mutants & break down the prejudices which divide them, Magneto believes that the only solution is for the mutants to take over. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)
- an aggressive loner with an admantium skeleton & the ability to heal his body of any wound
- & teenager Rogue (Anna Paquin), who can absorb the life force of others simply by touching them, are selected by Xavier to join his academy, but it isn't long before Magneto's followers are attempting to capture them so that they can assist in his plan for world domination. In 'X-Men 2' (2003), Professor Charles Xavier, Wolverine, & the Academy for Gifted Youngsters, aka the X-Men, find themselves in the firing line after a failed assasination attempt on the President points the finger at the school. It was in fact the mysterious teleporter Nightwalker (Alan Cumming) who ordered it, &, in an attempt to clear their names, the X-Men are led into a trap set by the evil William Stryker (Brian Cox)
- a mysterious scientist apparently working for the government. As it soon becomes evident that Stryker's agenda is to destroy all mutants, the X-Men need to call in the help of many of their old friends & foe, including Magneto (Mc Kellen), if they are to stop him. In 'X-Men 3: The Last Stand' (2006), when a private laboratory supported by the government finds the cure for the mutants, using the DNA of a powerful boy, the mutants have the option of giving up their powers & becoming human. However, Magneto (Mc Kellen) opposes & decides to join a force to fight against the government & kill the mutant boy. Meanwhile, Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) resurrects uncontrolled by Xavier & with the personality of the powerful Dark Phoenix. She destroys Cyclops (James Marsden) & Xavier, & allies to the evil forces of Magneto, making them almost invincible.


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A special edition of Bryan Singer's big screen adaptation of the long-running Marvel comic strip. Mutants Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) & Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen) are former friends, but look set to become mortal enemies when fascistic US senator Robert Frank Kelly calls for the registration of all humans with abnormal powers. While telepath Xavier, who runs an altruistic academy for superhuman 'X-Men', wishes to enlighten non-mutants & break down the prejudices which divide them, Magneto believes that the only solution is for the mutants to take over. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)
- an aggressive loner with an admantium skeleton & the ability to heal his body of any wound
- & teenager Rogue (Anna Paquin), who can absorb the life force of others simply by touching them, are selected by Xavier to join his academy, but it isn't long before Magneto's followers are attempting to capture them so that they can assist in his plan for world domination.

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A double bill of mutant adventures directed by Bryan Singer. 'X-Men 1.5
- Extreme Edition' is a special edition of Singer's first
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Bryan Singer returns to direct this big screen sequel. Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackson), & the Academy for Gifted Youngsters, aka the X-Men, find themselves in the firing line after a failed assassination attempt on the President points the finger at the school. It was in fact the mysterious teleporter Nightwalker (Alan Cumming) who ordered it, &, in an attempt to clear their names, the X-Men are led into a trap set by the evil William Stryker (Brian Cox)
- a mysterious scientist apparently working for the government. As it soon becomes evident that Stryker's agenda is to destroy all mutants, the X-Men need to call in the help of many of their old friends & foes, including Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen), if they are to stop him.
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Bryan Singer returns to direct this big screen sequel. Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackson), & the Academy for Gifted Youngsters, aka the X-Men, find themselves in the firing line after a failed assassination attempt on the President points the finger at the school. It was in fact the mysterious teleporter Nightwalker (Alan Cumming) who ordered it, &, in an attempt to clear their names, the X-Men are led into a trap set by the evil William Stryker (Brian Cox)
- a mysterious scientist apparently working for the government. As it soon becomes evident that Stryker's agenda is to destroy all mutants, the X-Men need to call in the help of many of their old friends & foes, including Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen), if they are to stop him.
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Bryan Singer returns to direct this big screen sequel. Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackson), & the Academy for Gifted Youngsters, aka the X-Men, find themselves in the firing line after a failed assassination attempt on the President points the finger at the school. It was in fact the mysterious teleporter Nightwalker (Alan Cumming) who ordered it, &, in an attempt to clear their names, the X-Men are led into a trap set by the evil William Stryker (Brian Cox)
- a mysterious scientist apparently working for the government. As it soon becomes evident that Stryker's agenda is to destroy all mutants, the X-Men need to call in the help of many of their old friends & foes, including Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen), if they are to stop him.
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Extensive reading improves fluency & there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating, contemporary graded material that appeals to students. This title features "X-Men 3", the final title from the "X-Men" trilogy of movies. It is intended for the teens of various nationalities. ...

The third film in the popular 'X-Men' film franchise. When a private laboratory supported by the government finds the cure for the mutants, using the DNA of a powerful boy, the mutants have the option of giving up their powers & becoming human. However, Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen) opposes & decides to join a force to fight against the government & kill the mutant boy. Meanwhile, Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) resurrects uncontrolled by Xavier (Patrick Stewart) & with the personality of the powerful Dark Phoenix. She destroys Cyclops (James Marsden) & Xavier, & allies to the evil forces of Magneto, making them almost invincible. ...

The third film in the popular 'X-Men' film franchise. When a private laboratory supported by the government finds the cure for the mutants, using the DNA of a powerful boy, the mutants have the option of giving up their powers & becoming human. However, Magneto (Ian Mc Kellen) opposes & decides to join a force to fight against the government & kill the mutant boy. Meanwhile, Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) resurrects uncontrolled by Xavier (Patrick Stewart) & with the personality of the powerful Dark Phoenix. She destroys Cyclops (James Marsden) & Xavier, & allies to the evil forces of Magneto, making them almost invincible. ...