# X-Men: First Class (2011)

> Young Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr unite a team of mutants against a nuclear-era threat, only to find their friendship torn apart by opposing visions of mutant survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/33328

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Matthew Vaughn
- Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, Nicholas Hoult, Lucas Till
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1270798/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: energetic, witty, stylish, superhero marathon, action movie night

## Synopsis

A thrilling journey of friendship and betrayal unfolds as young mutants discover their powers.

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