re: New Xmen Apocalypse Trailer (New Footage)

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I really don't get all the Lawrence hate, but she did look pretty bad in the trailer. I guess this role just doesn't suit her well.

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It's more to me Mystique leading the X-Men. Magneto, sure, but Mystique? She's allied herself with Apocalypse quite a bit. Maybe Singer could pull it off, but I would have made Mystique a horseman and the most powerful of them. Make it to where Apocalypse amplifies her powers to the point that she takes anyone's powers she turns into. Would have given Magneto something to fight for as he leads the new X-Men.

It's simply jarring for Mystique to be the leader, especially knowing her background. I'm sure this is only the case to give Lawrence a more key role. DOFP it made sense within the context of the story and character, but not so much here, at least on the surface.