I expected an emotional, more raw and reflective X-Men universe film that defied the vacant pomposity of the superhero genre. The celebrated cover of "Hurt" by Johnny Cash that graced the trailer surely contributed to that expectation. Instead I watched a movie featuring an 11 year old girl effortlessly slaughtering dozens of cardboard villains in a display of the usual over-the-top video game violence of contemporary Hollywood blockbusters. Still, Hugh Jackman's performance is excellent (as it usually is) and transcends the general silliness, rendering the film watchable.