X-Men Volume 2
SCORE: 65
We continue our exploration of the X-Men
cartoon from the 1990s. This time it is X-Men Volume 2. Something
strange happened while watching this show. Both of my boys lost
interest. I thought they would be thrilled to see some of Wolverine’s
past. I thought The Phoenix saga would capture their imagination. But I
was wrong.
The same kinds of things persist in X-Men Volume 2 that are in the other
volumes we have reviewed. Women are used as enticement to lust for men.
Plenty of violence and ruthless aggression. X-Men Volume 2 preaches its
religious belief in evolution. Christian themes are few and far between
in this action adventure cartoon. There is also a lot less of the
lengthy storytelling in X-Men Volume 2. The first disc is mainly
different stories thrown together. A few themes keep them going but they
are flimsy at best.
Disc two of X-Men Volume 2 is where we run into multi-part story arcs.
The biggest one is of course the Phoenix saga - which is a whopping five
parter. Few surprises for comic book fans in X-Men Volume 2. The
predictability of X-Men Volume 2 is what winds up hurting it the most. I
did enjoy seeing a character appear here or there at the end of an
episode.
I was able to pick up X-Men Volume 2 for a decent price. Not as low as I
would have liked considering the age of this show, and the condition of
the DVD. Do not expect extras out of X-Men Volume 2 - which is a shame
since so many other cartoons from this era (and before) have interviews
with voice actors, producers, etc. Unless you are a big Marvel nut who
has to have all of their television shows pass on X-Men Volume 2. I
still want the Spider-Man show from this era.
- Paul
Graphics: 65%
Sound: 70%
Replay/Extras: 60%
Gameplay: 70%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: DVD
Publisher: Disney
Developer: Marvel
Rating: ‘TV-Y7’ for Directed to children 7 and older
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