Its a busy time for X-Men fans. With the release of the highly anticipated next installment of the series, “Days Of Future Past,” only two weeks away, the film’s promotional machine is in full swing. On top of the cast’s appearance on Good Morning America and Hugh Jackman’s turn interviewing himself, early reviews have started to surface and response to the film is looking overwhelmingly positive.
Critics took to social media late last night with their responses following the first screening. Fox5 film critic Kevin McCarthy, in particular, was exuberant in his praise for the film.
Geeking out! Saw #XmenDaysOfFuturePast – Mind = officially blown! – Insane emotion/action! Every performance is awesome! Fav #XMen flick!!!
— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) May 8, 2014
#XmenDaysOfFuturePast is incredible! – Works great as a drama, action and comic book flick – Amazing performances! Fav #XMen flick by far! — Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) May 8, 2014
Fans who expressed doubts about the character Quicksilver also apparently have little to worry about, as McCarthy hinted that the new addition plays an intense role in “Days Of Future Past.”
There is a sequence in the film that I would pay FULL TICKET price 2 see on a loop for 2 hrs! Epic action sequence! #NerdTears #Quicksilver
— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) May 8, 2014
McCarthy wasn’t alone in his sentiments either, as others who were in attendance tweeted that Quicksilver was an unexpected highlight of this particular installment in the X-Men franchise.
Do you know what character is legit great in #xmen? Quicksilver. I’m not joking. He REALLY works! Great scene. — Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) May 8, 2014
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is great. Film finds a way to make both casts work & Quicksilver…wow. His main scene is highlight of the film.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 8, 2014
I’ll say this about #XmenDaysOfFuturePast: The third act is a hell of a good time. And Quicksilver is a big highlight. — Eric Walkuski (@ericwalkuski) May 8, 2014
Surprisingly, QUICKSILVER wasn’t corny.
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) May 8, 2014
Still others were simply content to express their enthusiasm for the film. Steven Weintraub of collider.com tweeted his advice for fans, revealing to them that a Marvel movie tradition is alive and well with the X-Men:
and like all Marvel movies… make sure you stay till the end of the X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST credits. It’s def worth it.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 8, 2014
Will “Days Of Future Past” prove to be the “best X-Men movie ever“? Only time will tell, but if early responses are any indication, fans have a great deal to look forward to over the next two weeks.
X-Men: Days Of Future Past is in theaters May 23rd.