It's perhaps a little predictable, but it nevertheless fills a gap that may otherwise not be explored in subsequent films. (cbr.com)
We can look forward to more good work from them in subsequent films. (hoopla.nu)
It also had to live up to the «new» mutant universe created for the 60s - era film while paving the way for continuing success with subsequent films in the Fox franchise. (themarysue.com)