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After a mysterious explosion at the Xavier mansion, and the resulting disappearances of Professor Xavier and Jean Grey, the distraught X-Men disband. But soon, Wolverine, Storm, Beast and the others find themselves together again to battle the increasingly powerful Mutant Response Division, and to prevent a catastrophic future that Xavier has warned must never come to pass. With help from their allies, the heroic X-Men wage war against formidable foes as the present and future collide. But who will win? Discover for yourself as this extraordinary series is presented together in one complete collection like never before.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'll make it short and sweet:
This was a good cartoon. It didn't deserve to get cancelled after one season.
It wasn't exactly on the bleeding edge of the genre. In terms of real depth and pushing the boundaries of what a superhero cartoon can be, it wasn't in the same league as Bruce Timm's best work, or even the most recent version of Marvel's own Avengers.
But it was entertaining and engaging and fun to watch, with just the right amount of intrigue and suspense. It was also far and away the most visually sophisticated X-Men cartoon ever made - at least until we got to the anime X-Men. And even by comparison with that show, while this version was nowhere near as darkly atmospheric, in terms of achieving what it actually set out to achieve, it did hold its own. In fact, while not so heavy on atmosphere, the other side of that same coin is that the art in this show was more coolly reserved, even restrained, than that to be found in its anime counterpart.
So much for the art. How about the story?
Aside from the gimmick of putting Wolverine in charge of a fractured team, long time fans of the X-Men won't find a great deal that is new here. True, this series generally rearranges the usual roles that the characters play within the team, but that's about it. The reason why I personally stopped reading the comic books (more years ago now than I care to think) was that the X-Men comics, like most comic books, really only have two or three basic stories to tell. These same stories are told and retold over and over again, with endless minor variations on the perennial themes. This particular show tells the story where the X-Men have to stop a horribly dystopian future from coming to pass. If you are a fan of the comic books, and have been for more than a year or two, I'm sure you know the story I'm talking about.
But while the actual plot is almost entirely devoid of originality, perhaps that's not the point. The stories in tragic and comic opera are every bit as formulaic. The point, if there is one at all, is in the artistry of the retelling. And taken on that level, "Wolverine and The X-Men" was, if nothing else, a good retelling.
So yes, like I said in the beginning, this was a good cartoon. It didn't deserve to get canned after one season.
I am genuinely sad that we'll never get to see what season two might've been.
Theo.
This was a good cartoon. It didn't deserve to get cancelled after one season.
It wasn't exactly on the bleeding edge of the genre. In terms of real depth and pushing the boundaries of what a superhero cartoon can be, it wasn't in the same league as Bruce Timm's best work, or even the most recent version of Marvel's own Avengers.
But it was entertaining and engaging and fun to watch, with just the right amount of intrigue and suspense. It was also far and away the most visually sophisticated X-Men cartoon ever made - at least until we got to the anime X-Men. And even by comparison with that show, while this version was nowhere near as darkly atmospheric, in terms of achieving what it actually set out to achieve, it did hold its own. In fact, while not so heavy on atmosphere, the other side of that same coin is that the art in this show was more coolly reserved, even restrained, than that to be found in its anime counterpart.
So much for the art. How about the story?
Aside from the gimmick of putting Wolverine in charge of a fractured team, long time fans of the X-Men won't find a great deal that is new here. True, this series generally rearranges the usual roles that the characters play within the team, but that's about it. The reason why I personally stopped reading the comic books (more years ago now than I care to think) was that the X-Men comics, like most comic books, really only have two or three basic stories to tell. These same stories are told and retold over and over again, with endless minor variations on the perennial themes. This particular show tells the story where the X-Men have to stop a horribly dystopian future from coming to pass. If you are a fan of the comic books, and have been for more than a year or two, I'm sure you know the story I'm talking about.
But while the actual plot is almost entirely devoid of originality, perhaps that's not the point. The stories in tragic and comic opera are every bit as formulaic. The point, if there is one at all, is in the artistry of the retelling. And taken on that level, "Wolverine and The X-Men" was, if nothing else, a good retelling.
So yes, like I said in the beginning, this was a good cartoon. It didn't deserve to get canned after one season.
I am genuinely sad that we'll never get to see what season two might've been.
Theo.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this product! The front cover has a cardboard sleeve, divinely pressed to make a 3D effect of the artwork, the colours are amazing, and when you pull out the case the artwork is of the same high quality. Inside the DVDs are individually stored in a swing case, it all looks lovely, even the DVDs themselves are numbered, with the episode titles printed clearly on them. The episodes themselves play perfectly and are of the highest quality. Everything about this product is excellent - a complete package.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A pity that there won't be a 2nd season. This first season is wonderful. I was not having high expectations while watching the first few episode, but it exceeded my expectation when I completed almost 2/3 of the 26 episodes. I would have wished the production team continue with the 2nd season. I have the 1992 X-Men (TV series) DVDs, it is very good, sticking much to the original comics. and I really love it. Wolverine and the X-men would have been as good as the 1992 series if there is a 2nd and subsequent seasons.
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first class
I watch this with my children and we all enjoy it. Both me and my son enjoy X men and I like the animation bar the way they drew Wolverine - he should be bigger. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Dark Knight 167
Bargain
Saw this going for 7 quid and its a bargain watched it first time round on the box and it's even better second time round But when is season 2 coming out?
Published 4 months ago by AimlessWashout
Wolverine and the X-Men DVD Collection
Daughters comment:
I love this animated series as it is a visual improvement from X-Men Evolution. Its the next stage in the progression of the story. Read more
I love this animated series as it is a visual improvement from X-Men Evolution. Its the next stage in the progression of the story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr A P HILL
Wolverine and then the xmen
Wolverine and the Xmen follows Wolverine trying to get the Xmen back together after an incident that might have killed Xavier. Read more
Published 6 months ago by The Man
Quite good
Fearing a repeat of the 1990's X-Men cartoons, I was pleasantly surprised with this animation.It's something of a mix between 1990's X-Men and Spider-Mans's New Adventures. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anna
Brand New
Watched first Volume today and got it today. It's packaged nicely, lovely case, no scratches just completely brand new and awesome. looking for Evolution now
Published 6 months ago by Jaden Clark
What if Xavier vanished?
This was a great little series which would have been even better if they'd made a third season. An explosion at the mansion and when everyone comes to Xavier and Jean Grey are... Read more
Published 8 months ago by THE MONK
Great addition to the X-men franchise
I love X-men & this was great to watch & a bargain price. Just wish they bring out the 80/90's series boxset again....
Published 10 months ago by Mr. G. Simpson
Region Free Blu Ray!!! Works on UK Bluray Players!
Just thought i'd let people know that this bluray works on region 2/B Bluray players including Playstation 3. It's a really good series.
Published 18 months ago by Daniel_DOA4 (KT Fan)
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