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Ahead of the two-episode series premiere on Wednesday, March 20, the first critic reactions to Disney+"s [i]X-Men "97[/i][i] [/i]have proven strong.
The mutant-centric series from Marvel Animation marks a reboot of the iconic [i]X-Men: The Animation Series [/i]which aired its five seasons from 1992 to 1997.
The original [i]X-Men: The Animated Series [/i]is renowned by fans as one of the best and most nostalgic Marvel adaptations of all time, holding an impressive 92% audience score and 83% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
First Reviews for Disney+"s X-Men "97 [img]http://i8.funpeer.com/ZT8L1hx9j4ft.png[/img]MarvelUnder a week before [i]X-Men "97[/i]"s premiere, select critics were able to preview the first three episodes of the Disney+ reboot, and they had some great things to say.
Tessa Smith from Mama"s Geeky was [b]"overwhelmed... with emotion" [/b]and [b]"brought... to tears" [/b]by the preview chapters, adding how the storylines and characters were [b]"done perfectly:"[/b]
[indent]"To me, my X-Men! To have this series back has overwhelmed me with emotion. I"ve seen the first 3 episodes & each one brought me to tears. So many characters & storylines done PERFECTLY! I love having this team back. For those nervous, don"t be... this show is incredible."
[/indent]Fresh off a rewatch of [i]X-Men: The Animated Series[/i], The Reel Rejects" Greg Alba exclaimed how the series continues to be [b]"how you remember" [/b]from the original:
[indent]"After rewatching the original "xmen" animated series and now the first couple episodes of "X-Men "97" - I can honestly say the series is fantastic! It"s how you remember, preserving the characters & themes, yet evolved with a more cinematic touch and beautiful action scenes."
[/indent]The Direct"s own Russ Milheim noted how he [b]"enjoyed the updated animation style" [/b]and fans of the classic series will be [b]"very happy with it:"[/b]
[indent]"just saw the first three episodes of "X-Men "97," and I can confidently say that fans of the original "X-Men Animated series" will be very happy with it.
I also really enjoyed the updated animation style.
It’ll be great to have the X-Men back in the spotlight!"
[/indent]POC Culture called [i]X-Men "97 [/i][b]"nostalgia handled perfectly" [/b]and curiously called it [b]"surprisingly... sexy:"[/b]
[indent]"I got to see 3 episodes of "X-MEN "97" & it is nostalgia handled perfectly!
The action & use of powers are awesome & creative, it’s pleasantly hilarious & surprisingly…sexy???
This is a show for both OG & new fans! The X Men are BACK!"
[/indent]ComicBook"s Jamie Jirak called the three episodes [b]"absolutely epic" [/b]and added how it has plenty of the drama expected from the X-Men:
[indent]"The first three episodes of "X-Men "97" are absolutely epic. It exceeds expectations in every way. The nostalgia is strong, but it"s so much more. Beautiful animation, excellent storytelling, and above all - my favorite thing about the X-Men - THE DRAAAMAAAAA!"
[/indent][i]X-Men "97 [/i]will premiere its first two episodes on Wednesday, March 20.
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