Don’t believe the critics! X-Men Dark Phoenix is fantastic! Expectations are everything. Regardless of the poor reviews I was very excited to see the latest installment of the X-Men series. Here were my expectations – great action, very loud, mass destruction, CGI, and pure fun. I’m not looking for Terms of Endearment or The King’s Speech here. Dark Phoenix gave me exactly what I was looking for. Great movie!
Here’s a quick setup. The X-Men are now appreciated and are called by the president to rescue a group of Shuttle astronauts stranded in space. During the rescue itself, Jean Grey, played by Sophie Turner, absorbs an energy explosion which takes her incredible powers to a completely new and unhealthy level.
An alien race led by Vuk, played by Jessica Chastain, were following the force hoping is it could restore their society. As they arrive on Earth, what ensues is a battle between the X-Men and Jean Grey and then the aliens.
There is one f-bomb and one GD but this is a classic summer movie. Buy the popcorn and have a great time!
The following are 20 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From X-Men: Dark Phoenix:
- Smart Leaders Know What They Can And Cannot Control – Jean said, “Are we destined to a fate beyond beyond our control.”
- Charles Xavier, played by James McAvoy, said to an 8-year-old Jean, “Special can be a word to describe people who are amazing.”
- No One Has A Right To Take Your Talent – Xavier continued, “What you do with your gift is entirely up to you.”
- Special People Are Not Broken – Xavier concluded this particular conversation by saying, “I can’t fix you because you’re not broken.”
- Introducing The X-Women – Raven, played by Jennifer Lawrence, said, “The women are always saving the men around here. We should start calling them the X-Women.”
- Xavier said, “The mind is a fragile thing. Takes only the slightest tap to tip it in the wrong direction.”
- A True Friend Loves At All Times – Scott Summers, Cyclops, said, “Jean lost control. But she’s still our friend.”
- Everyone Has Daddy Issues – Grey goes through an emotionally painful period when she is reunited with her father who subsequently rejects her.
- Never Give Up On Family – Raven told Jean, “Look at me, focus on my voice. I’m not giving up on you, Jean. You are family. Jean, no matter what.”
- If People Keep Telling You Who You Are, Believe Them – Storm said, “Sometimes, you want to believe that people are something that they are not. By the time you realize who they are, it’s too late.”
- Hurt People Hurt People – Grey said, “I lost everyone I loved so I hurt people.”
- The Only Difference Between Anger And Danger is A “D” – Grey added, “When I lose control bad things happen to people I love.”
- People Fear What They Do Not Understand – Vuk said to Jean, “What they don’t understand, they fear. And what they fear…” Jean finished her sentence, “They seek to destroy.”
- The Fundamental Role Of Leadership Is To Properly Evaluate Reality – Jean said, “They’re right to fear me.”
- Continual Broken Promises Erode Trust. Leaders Are Known For Their Actions Than Their Words. – Xavier said to Erik, “I’m sorry, I didn’t stop this sooner.” To which Erik responded, “You’re always sorry, Charles. And there’s always a speech. But nobody cares!”
- Great Leaders Are Dealers Of Hope – Xavier told Vuk, “As long as there is someone to care for her, there’s still hope.”
- Great Leaders Have Great Discretion – Vuk told Erik, played by Michael Fassbender, “I have no desire to fight you.” He responded, “I get that a lot.”
- Everyone Child Wants A Family – Xavier told Jean, “I just wanted to give you what every child wants, a sense of family.”
- Great Leaders Protect Their People – Grey said, “I know what I need to do now – protect my family.”
- Emotions Make You Strong Or Weak – Grey told Vuc, “My emotions make me strong.”
Once again, if you have proper expectations you will enjoy this movie. Buy your popcorn and have a good time but don’t expect to see Dark Phoenix at Oscar time.
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