X2: X-Men United
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X2: X-Men United is a 2003 superhero film that continues the story of the X-Men, a group of mutants with unique abilities. The movie begins with a dramatic sequence where Nightcrawler, a teleporting mutant, attempts to assassinate the President, triggering a chain of events that puts the X-Men at the center of a government crackdown. As the story unfolds, Wolverine delves deeper into his past, while Professor Xavier and Cyclops investigate the involvement of Magneto in the recent attack. The plot thickens as Colonel William Stryker, a military scientist with a vendetta against mutants, invades Xavier's school, capturing several students and the Professor. The X-Men must form an uneasy alliance with Magneto to stop Stryker's sinister plans. The film culminates in a climactic battle at Alkali Lake, where Stryker intends to use a second Cerebro to eliminate all mutants. The movie ends with a poignant sacrifice by Jean Grey, setting the stage for future storylines with a hint of her return as the Phoenix.
