"X-Men" is a 2000 superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the first installment in the "X-Men" film series and played a significant role in establishing the modern era of superhero movies.
The film features a cast that includes Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and Halle Berry as Storm, among others. The story revolves around the conflict between mutants, humans with genetic mutations that grant them superpowers, and the tensions that arise when Magneto, a mutant with the ability to manipulate metal, seeks to assert mutant dominance over humans.
"X-Men" is credited with helping pave the way for the resurgence of superhero films in the early 21st century. It successfully introduced a complex team of characters with various powers and personal struggles, bringing the world of mutants to the big screen. The film's success led to a series of sequels and spin-offs, contributing to the development of the superhero film genre.