The movie takes place over three decades before X-Men #34 was published in 1963. Some critics pointed out that while X-Men #34 might have taken place between 1962 and 1963, they felt it should have taken place between 1962 and 1963. Most critics pointed out that without question there would have been little basis for doubt about these dates. Other critics pointed out that since 1993 only four movies were published before 1995 and each had two negative reviews: 1994's Alien 2 and 1995's Sister Hand (1995).