Alan Cumming, known for his role as Nightcrawler in the 2003 film X2: X-Men United, has described the movie as 'the gayest' project he's been a part of, highlighting its queer elements. Cumming praised the film for its allegory about queerness, emphasizing the importance of mainstream movies tackling such themes artistically. He noted the presence of queer actors and a queer director in the production, underscoring the impact of these representations on understanding queerness. The movie, directed by Bryan Singer, received positive reviews for its storyline, action scenes, and performances, contributing significantly to Cumming's career and personal reflections.