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X-Men: Apocalypse is shaping up to be a good film to see if trailers are to be a basis. From the teasers alone, many have already been conditioned with the idea that all mutants (superheroes and villains) alike will align against one major foe – that of which is “Apocalypse” (Oscar Isaac).

The major plot is of course to try and fend off the threat that “Apocalypse” brings and much of that lies on the precedents such as how the mutants unite and who lives and dies. Will there be issues from within the ranks as far as good and bad mutants trying to co-exist? Surely there will.

Of the characters in play, it will be the uncanny relationship between “Professor X” (James McAvoy) and “Magneto” (Michael Fassbender) plus the “Raven” (Jennifer Lawrence) factor. For those who have seen “X-Men: First Class” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past”, all have been regular mainstays along with “Beast” (Nicholas Hoult).

Considering the threat of “Apocalypse” is massive, anxiety is next on which of the familiar Marvel superheroes will appear. Apparently a lot such as “Jean Grey” (Sophie Turner), “Cyclops” (Tye Sheridan), “Quicksilver” (Evan Peters), “Gambit” (Channing Tatum), and “Storm” (Alexandra Shipp).

But of course there are other characters appearing, mostly familiar to the comic readers. So with such a huge array of stars appearing, how did director Bryan Singer fare in that department? If the first batch of reviews are to be considered, then not that well.

Some have lashed out at the large crop of heroes appearing that makes the movie a bit crowded and some storylines not making any sense. And the list doesn’t even include a “Wolverine”, one of the more controversial characters who adds a certain twist to the X-Men team.

“Ultimately, “X-Men: Apocalypse” is a massive disappointment, being boring and repetitive where it should be thrilling and imaginative. However, it does set up some stakes and some new heroes that could bring me back for more. That is if the recipe is right,” bares Kristy Puchko of CBR.

Another critic, Geoff Berkshire of Variety hits at the storytelling angle, stating that it may have been something that never ignited.

“Apocalypse remains a one-note villain throughout, despite Isaac’s best efforts to imbue the godlike foe with authoritative menace underneath mountains of prosthetic makeup,” said Berkshire.

With the verdict among critics now out, it still remains to be seen if their observation holds true on “X-Men: Apocalypse”. The film is seen no different from the reception that “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” had, a film that drew bad reviews but still managed to rack them in at the box office.

The final verdict will still eventually fall on the viewers, both the avid and new fans curious at what the climactic film carries. “X-Men: Apocalypse” is slated to hit US theatres on May 27, 2016.