10 most disliked X-Men characters, ranked

7. Storm/Ororo Munroe

Storm, also known as Ororo Munroe, is a character with the power to control the weather itself, capable of summoning lightning, wind, and rain with a mere flick of her wrist.

When Halle Berry stepped into Storm's boots, fans were electrified with excitement, anticipating the cinematic embodiment of one of the most powerful and beloved mutants from the X-Men comics. However, as the credits rolled across the X-Men movies, a storm of a different kind brewed among the fandom. Despite Berry's iconic status and her ability to bring a sense of grace and strength to the role, many felt that Storm was more like a gentle breeze than the hurricane she was meant to be.

The issue? She wasn't given the depth or screen time to truly explore the vastness of her potential. Imagine having the power to command the elements, a backstory rich with cultural and personal depth, and then being relegated to the role of "weather woman" on the team, often stepping back to let others shine. Boo, hiss.

The crux of the discontent lies not with Berry's or Alexandra Shipp's portrayal but with the way Storm was written and utilized in the movies. Fans of the comics know Storm as a complex character with a rich backstory - from her royal heritage in Africa to her evolution into one of the X-Men's most formidable and compassionate leaders. Yet, in the movies, she's often seen tossing a lightning bolt here, stirring up a breeze there, but rarely diving into the emotional and narrative depths that make her such a compelling figure in the comics. It's like being promised a thunderstorm but only getting a few drops of rain. The frustration is understandable - it's not every day you see a character who can literally change the weather get left out in the cold, narratively speaking.

The fans' longing for a more developed Storm speaks volumes about their passion for the character and the untapped potential that many hope will one day be fully realized on the big screen.