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10 Moments From X-Men: Apocalypse That Are Actually Amazing

You can’t have failed to notice that reviews for the latest installment in the X-Men franchise, X-Men: Apocalypse, have been incredibly polarized. Unlike the previous three entries in the series (including Deadpool), this film is not receiving universal praise. Instead, it's coming under criticism for emphasizing a bigger scale at the expense of such trifling matters as characterization and plot development.

6) Battle Of The Mind

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Another moment spoiled in the trailers is when Apocalypse grows to an enormous size, as per his ability in the comics, and pins Charles to the floor in a darkened, dream-like version of the X-Mansion. In the movie, this actually takes place in a telepathic battle where the Professor tries to stop the big blue bad guy through the power of his mind.

The result is a surreal and imaginative sequence (imagination being something other parts of the film could do with). It’s also a clever way to get Professor X in a physical fight with Apocalypse, when he’s usually not that kind of a hero.

Sure, the scene is a little silly and it brings to the fore certain plot holes, but it’s a visual treat that makes a welcome change from the rest of the climax, which bores your eyes with an endless amount of collapsing buildings.