Although Evelyn defended herself with a sword (with skills she didn""t know she possessed), she was also protected by the appearance of Ardeth Bay, but she was eventually knocked out, carried away, and kidnapped.7 million (worldwide).It was the second highest-grossing film of the original trilogy.Set-pieces:whirling Nightcrawler""s attack on the White House, Stryker""s assault on the X-Men school, Magneto""s jail-break, Deathstrike""s and Wolverine""s battle to the death, and the final collapsing dam sequence.Wolverine spoke to Stryker, chained down by Magneto, who asked: "Who has the answers, Wolverine? Those people? That creature in your arms?" Wolverine responded that he would take his chances with his fellow mutants, as Stryker shouted back: "One day, someone will finish what I""ve started, Wolverine! One day!"Vertical thrusters malfunctioned and power problems made it impossible for the X-Jet to take off, and everyone appeared doomed.The scheming queen realizes she has him in her clutches and has saved her throne when he leans over her and confesses his affection:Antony: You""re charming.