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Fox’s narrative choices positioned Mystique as a more central character, diverging from her original story arc where she is more of a rogue figure with personal motivations rather than a traditional hero. The twist of Mystique being central to the new generation of X-Men was a significant shift that left much of her backstory unexplored.
Nightcrawler: A Character Redeemed
Nightcrawler, or Kurt Wagner, stands as a powerful mutant whose abilities were significantly underestimated in earlier films. The conversation highlights how Fox’s adaptations did not fully explore his powers, which encompass teleportation and combat prowess. The portrayal of Nightcrawler in X-Men 2 was merely scratching the surface of what he could accomplish in the comics.