They've already pretty much removed his weakness to magic anyway

No this would mean that is some sort of outerverse as they are not part of marvel universe but are able to view it

It's too shiny and the hair looks blah

Is their any heterosexual couples in the x-men anymore?

"The first xmen movie gave the impression of them being mechanical"

No it didn't??? You can litterally see bones where the "mechanical" parts are

Once he starts to regain control is when it's going to get more interesting