Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class

In the 1960s, during the Cold War, the United States government enlists the help of mutants Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr to track down a global threat. As they gather other mutants to form a team, Xavier and Lehnsherr's differing views on how to handle the mutant-human relations begin to create a rift between them, eventually leading to the formation of the mutant factions Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.

X-Men: First Class was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, compelling performances, particularly from James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, and its engaging exploration of mutant origins and the civil rights allegory. Audiences generally responded well to the film, appreciating its fresh take on the franchise and its character development.

• Praised for its stylish direction and slick action sequences.
• Lauded for strong performances, especially from the lead actors.
• Appreciated for its compelling origin story and thematic depth.

Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the film's fresh take on the X-Men franchise, with many highlighting the strong chemistry between the lead actors and the compelling plot. The action sequences and the film's connection to the broader X-Men universe were also frequently praised.

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song ('Life is a Law').

Matthew Vaughn was originally set to direct 'X-Men: The Last Stand' but left the project due to creative differences and returned to direct 'X-Men: First Class' after director Darren Aronofsky dropped out.