X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

The critic calls the film a frustrating, insulting failure and says it does the X-Men no justice. He singles out Phoenix’s few scenes of unleashed power as among the film’s best, against slapdash filmmaking and continuity errors.

Bradshaw finds the film lively, likeable and occasionally affecting, making it a satisfying summer blockbuster. He praises its ability to give the large cast of X-Men small, memorable moments without losing the plot’s central drive.

Jolin finds the sequel enjoyable but less focused and polished than X2, with Singer’s absence noticeable but not fatal. He especially praises the energetic set-pieces and fan-service, while criticizing the crowded structure and some clunky writing.

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Rabin finds the film a flat, uninspired sequel that falls far short of its predecessors. He criticizes Ratner’s workmanlike direction and the lack of panache in the action setpieces.

The review calls it a plodding blockbuster that still has enough story, emotion and spectacle to please most fans. It praises Famke Janssen’s electrifying, tragic Phoenix, whose scenes crackle with energy.

Schager calls the film an underwhelming, overstuffed flameout that favors spectacle over substance. He singles out the Golden Gate Bridge’s crash onto Alcatraz as a majestic image, while criticizing the thin script and underdeveloped characters.

Chang finds the sequel rushed and emotionally diminished, though its action eventually gets the job done. He singles out the Alcatraz climax’s inventive use of mutant powers, while noting the film lacks the earlier installments’ atmosphere and weight.

The critic is awed by the film and considers it a high-quality entry in the comic-book genre. They praise its well-considered storylines and moral dilemmas, along with the ensemble performances and special effects.

Hind finds the film eminently entertaining, though unlikely to win over viewers who disliked its predecessors. He praises its astonishing action and shocking surprises.