The X-Men series of movies has grossed $1.5 billion in theaters around the world, but the fourth in the series, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," was panned by critics.
So how does a filmmaker ensure a future for this franchise? By looking to the past and giving us a prequel explaining the origins of other familiar characters.
Sandy Kenyon reviews "X-Men: First Class."
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