I give this trailer a grade of Meh... at best. The idea of averting some Cuban missile crisis fiasco is interesting and the chemistry between Charles and "Erik" seems to be there, but it didn't restore any of my faith regarding the script. Sure, the visuals and characters look great, but so did X3 and Origins *I spit on their film-graves*. Without better story elements, I don't see any reason to give a shit about this movie, either. I don't expect a completely faithful adaptation of the comics, but I at least expect the essence of the characters to be respected (think Nolan, and forget Schumaker). If the film diverges drastically from elements established in the comics, then the writers are treading on the very things that make me want to see an X-men movie. I don't want to simply see mutants fighting; I want to know why they're fighting; I want to believe in their cause and even imagine fighting alongside them. Otherwise, what's the point? Proper writing is what gives any scene it's impact, and that's exactly what was lacking in the last two films. One can only hope the writers have learned that lesson... Still, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Magneto (if they get names in this one...) force crush a Russkie and stab some guy in the hand. (Whatever happened to Magneto: Origins?!) And with all that aside, I'm looking forward to the Wolverine REBOOT... kenjutsu vs. Sniktjutsu! Arigatou gozaimasu!
