Today I saw X-Men 2 and was pleasantly surprised. It's at least as good as the first, and in an age of craptacular sequels, this is quite unexpected. Decent actors for pretty much every part. Nothing too over the top. The script was tight and I didn't once stop and ask myself, "Why are they doing this?" This is especially unusual in a comic-based movie, where characters often act with inexplicable irrationality. Also surprising were the numerous "cameos" of famous Marvel heroes that go unnamed in the movie. No names, no explanations. It was wonderful! Siryn, Colossus, Jubilee... even Gambit's real name showed up on a roster of mutants. Just a bit of a treat for those of us in the know... those of us who know what's coming up next.