Fantastic Four
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 7, 2015
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roinujrinoAug 7, 2015
It is a good film, even that after the middle the quality gets down, it doesn't deserve your bad opinions!!! Besides it's better then the two first movies.
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GamecrafterAug 14, 2015
Don't believe the hate - people are so entitled to their own expectations these days. As a long time fan of the books (back in its heyday) I really enjoyed this retelling. It's different, it takes it's own licenses with the material, but IDon't believe the hate - people are so entitled to their own expectations these days. As a long time fan of the books (back in its heyday) I really enjoyed this retelling. It's different, it takes it's own licenses with the material, but I found it refreshingly different from superhero movies these days (and thus the vitriol). Not unlike the comics used to be - FF is more drama than action. Sorry kiddos. You still got your video games and Avengers to get off to. ;p… Expand
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LeZeeDec 14, 2015
Too slow and dramatised superhero flick, but acceptable.

I can't say I liked the previous films and not this one. In fact, I kind of enjoyed watching this reboot. It was much better than what I have heard about it. At least it did notToo slow and dramatised superhero flick, but acceptable.

I can't say I liked the previous films and not this one. In fact, I kind of enjoyed watching this reboot. It was much better than what I have heard about it. At least it did not sound like a loud and lousy like any modern sci-fi flicks, chasing bad guys, bombing cities and downing buildings. But as a superhero and sci-fi film, it had its moment, only at the end.

Obviously the film was too slow and dramatisation was a backslash keeping the youngsters (audience) in mind. I actually expected hefty stunt sequences. Without actions, a superhero movie is like a limbless spider and toothless shark. If the web and tooth are the superpowers, then they must handle it quite smartly. So that is where this film failed to be a clever. This film had 4 superheroes and until the climax they were impotent. Which means the only superhero movie in the recent time that meant for older people. Precisely to say, if you are a 30+, you might enjoy it as I did. I know I can't talk for you and what kind of movies you like, but I know todays youngsters who refuse dramas and accept action-adventures.

I agree it did not deliver as it should have been as a theatrical feature where surround speakers are ready to give us a breathtaking sound mix. I felt it some kind of a television episode. Because that is how the modern television series are presented. Personally, I would like to say that don't mind my words and the review, because I usually enjoy all the films I watch. So this one was average to me, but definitely not a bad and I won't slam it. Though I recommend it for old people who does not like modern high-octane stunts.

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JalalBlackSep 2, 2015
It's a good film 6/10 , gave it an extra point for the body horror scenes and waiting for the DVD , I hope they'll give us a director's cut or an extended edition.
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HotelCentralJan 6, 2017
One of the best, perhaps even the best, superhero flick to come along. Probably what a lot of viewers didn't like is the fact the characters spend a considerable amount of time talking to each other rather than beating each other up for aOne of the best, perhaps even the best, superhero flick to come along. Probably what a lot of viewers didn't like is the fact the characters spend a considerable amount of time talking to each other rather than beating each other up for a half hour at a time. It's a classic origins story. It's not Casablanca and it's not Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and it's not Guess Who's Coming To Dinner or In the Heat of the Night. It's a superhero flick. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The characters are likeable. And for once I found myself watching an entertaining movie instead of checking my watch every fifteen minutes like I do when trying to tolerate yet another typical action-adventure spectacular -- which have become yet another name for boredom.… Expand
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NinthDoctorGuySep 6, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Dull and downbeat" and "woefully misguided attempt" are not the words to describe this film, at least to me. There are cons, though, because this and everything else that exists in the universe, is flawed. Doom is handled poorly and looks dumb, the film skips a year ahead when it's unnecessary, and the ending is no doubt rushed, nonsensical, and a colossal disappointment. To make up for these cons, though, I really enjoyed the performances and characters, which somewhat overshadowed the flaws with this film...except the ending.

The ending was ABSOLUTELY ridiculous! Rushed and predictable. Doom was the worst aspect of the film, no doubt. Toby Kebbell did a swell job on his acting part, but the writers did not know what the heck they were doing with him. The fight between him and the Fantastic Four must've been at least five minutes tops! Usually, the final conflict between the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) lasts longer than at least ten minutes, in previous experiences. The best part of the ending was seeing the terrible villain being killed because I could finally be relieved (partially) of the torture I experienced watching this bland and poorly handled villain for the previous thirty minutes or so.

Though to try to forget about the ending, the first ten to fifteen minutes were great, with young Reed and young Ben beginning their friendship. The child actors were great, with a few minor slip-ups from Reed's child actor, but other than that small nitpick, those were easily one of the best segments of the entire film.

The most memorable performances came from Miles Teller (Reed Richards), Kate Mara (Susan Storm), and Reg E. Cathey (Dr. Franklin Storm). Michael B. Jordan (Johnny Storm) and Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm) were fantastic as well, but the previous three stood out to me more. The last thing I'll say before I conclude is that I wished that, besides getting a much better ending, they would've expanded on the arc of Susan's adoption. That was really intriguing and I hope that in the sequel (if they still decide to make it) that they'll expand upon it more.… Expand
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Sazon717Jan 16, 2016
This movie clears up alot compared to the other 2. It explains well how each individual recieved their powers. This is a great origin movie that has great graphics and a cast of good characters. That being said the only problem I have withThis movie clears up alot compared to the other 2. It explains well how each individual recieved their powers. This is a great origin movie that has great graphics and a cast of good characters. That being said the only problem I have with this movie is that the action scenes arent the best. There are like 2 or 3 punchea and thats it, not much of a fight. A little rushed but worth watching.… Expand
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augustchildMay 2, 2016
I thought this Movie was Exactly the Name... "FANTASTIC"... the Criticism is what Defines the Difference between Nerds and Geeks...
"Nerds are those that Trail Blaze and recognize potential whereas Geeks are those that Follow, and live inI thought this Movie was Exactly the Name... "FANTASTIC"... the Criticism is what Defines the Difference between Nerds and Geeks...
"Nerds are those that Trail Blaze and recognize potential whereas Geeks are those that Follow, and live in the Past References" - Dan Benson, 2016.
Stan Lee is a Master Story Teller with an Eye for the Future, bringing us Concepts and Visions that we can appreciate if we can keep up... he wrote and created the Fantastic Four, and now Bedazzles us with New Concepts in Science and Theory that will Propel the Story of Fantastic Four into this New Generation of Nerds!
Stan Lee I love your Movie you Produced, and I HOPE, HOPE... I hope that you get your Sequel, because I Will Watch it.. and Send this message of mine to your Fandome!… Expand
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buildpetersonOct 19, 2016
This version is so much better then the 2005 version!! Really what is
wrong with you all, this is a great back story, awesome special
effects, a great action movie and really great chemistry between the actors! I just do not understand whyThis version is so much better then the 2005 version!! Really what is
wrong with you all, this is a great back story, awesome special
effects, a great action movie and really great chemistry between the
actors! I just do not understand why this was rated so poorly, RENT IT,
WATCH IT, BUY IT! You will not be disappointed.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsJun 3, 2017
A lot of people expected action the whole time, I didn't. The story was very good, they showed the backstory, and how they grew as a team. My only complaint, the final fight was very short and not that good.
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MrkidlittlekidDec 23, 2017
You stupid little babies don’t like this because it serious and it has no action except for the last 5 minutes which is really boring that’s what makes the movie this.
This movie second favorite superhero after the really Batman and robinYou stupid little babies don’t like this because it serious and it has no action except for the last 5 minutes which is really boring that’s what makes the movie this.
This movie second favorite superhero after the really Batman and robin
Please pay me money and watch this or you will get punched like pubg… Expand
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CTHReviewsMar 8, 2018
Was Sue Storm as developed as I would like? No. Should Dr. Doom have had a more personal reason to be evil? Oh yeah. But for the most part, I enjoyed the newest iteration of Fantastic Four. At least this actually LOOKED like a movie, unlikeWas Sue Storm as developed as I would like? No. Should Dr. Doom have had a more personal reason to be evil? Oh yeah. But for the most part, I enjoyed the newest iteration of Fantastic Four. At least this actually LOOKED like a movie, unlike the garbage versions of the 2000's and the unreleased 1994 version.

Not great, but pretty investing.… Expand
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movielover28Jun 19, 2020
Not the best movie in general but it is still the best Fantastic Four Movie.
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MagesticLeanAug 17, 2015
very good movie apart from the editing out of scenes and the shortness and the fact its stand along i like it though because its very good half of this movie is great but the wig and the editing brought it down to a 7 worth a watch tho
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eymurfAug 27, 2015
Fantastic Four is just that, Fantastic. With Josh Frank, the director of Chronicle, i was hoping for a relatively similar feel, and i got just that. It seems to me that most that came to watch this movie were hoping for just another MarvelFantastic Four is just that, Fantastic. With Josh Frank, the director of Chronicle, i was hoping for a relatively similar feel, and i got just that. It seems to me that most that came to watch this movie were hoping for just another Marvel movie. One thing you notice in the theater is the different route this movie takes, if you can get passed it, i guarantee you'll enjoy the movie.… Expand
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Thewatcher66Aug 11, 2015
Wow, cut a new vision some slack. This is an origins movie. It has to begin somewhere to give the new viewer, and those not familiar with the comic book a reference point. It is not perfect but way better than the goofy previous iterations. AWow, cut a new vision some slack. This is an origins movie. It has to begin somewhere to give the new viewer, and those not familiar with the comic book a reference point. It is not perfect but way better than the goofy previous iterations. A bit serious but clearly a perfect set up for the next one.… Expand
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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017
Josh Trank's Fant4stic has been critically panned since it's release. I have gone through many phases, from me liking it to hating it to liking it again.I actually really like this film.It fleshes out its characters and has a great story withJosh Trank's Fant4stic has been critically panned since it's release. I have gone through many phases, from me liking it to hating it to liking it again.I actually really like this film.It fleshes out its characters and has a great story with some great acting performances. And I actually really liked the darker turn on the light hearted superhero team/family. I'm probably in the minority here, but I thought this film was pretty good.… Expand
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JamesLang95Aug 9, 2015
This movie has a lot of flaws but buried beneath them is something really unique and fresh. It may not be for everyone with it's slow pace and few action scenes but this is sacrificed to allow more time for you to get to know the charactersThis movie has a lot of flaws but buried beneath them is something really unique and fresh. It may not be for everyone with it's slow pace and few action scenes but this is sacrificed to allow more time for you to get to know the characters which are played by a great cast. The movie has a relatively short running time so the slow pace isn't as harmful as it could have been. Overall this is movie is a breath of fresh air and it shows getting super powers not as this amazing thing that everyone wishes for but as a horrible accident that makes you feel sorry for these characters.… Expand
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ImpostirEvilAug 10, 2015
Good times, FF needed a new look, very reminiscent of the Ultimate FF by Millar. Enjoyed Doom as well. Love the Sci-Fi explorer approach. The new actors on board were great
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ChrisJNolanAug 13, 2015
We get the realistic Fantastic Four film we deserve, but maybe it was a little bit too late for its time where twists and superhero films have become more super and stronger than before
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X-PENDABLE27Aug 30, 2015
this movie is clearly better than the dark knight and Captain America: the winter soldier, it has the dialogue better than Quinten tarentino's pulp fiction and has better CGI than the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy and James Cameron'sthis movie is clearly better than the dark knight and Captain America: the winter soldier, it has the dialogue better than Quinten tarentino's pulp fiction and has better CGI than the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy and James Cameron's avatar. This movie is so hard to laugh at as it has the dark tones of Batman and robin. this movie deserves to go up their on the mount Rushmore of comic book movies next to Batman and robin, Steel, Halle Berrys cat woman. This could be one of the best movies in history right next to the likes of Terminator Genysis, tooth fairy and the adventures of Pluto Nash… Expand
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DanBurritoSep 10, 2015
Die-hard, obsessive comic book fanatics who tear their hair out at the slightest change in movies will detest this but laid back casual comic readers will enjoy it. I'm part of the latter party so I enjoyed it. Look, it's not "Guardians ofDie-hard, obsessive comic book fanatics who tear their hair out at the slightest change in movies will detest this but laid back casual comic readers will enjoy it. I'm part of the latter party so I enjoyed it. Look, it's not "Guardians of the Galaxy" but it wasn't bad either. In fact it was better than I expected. One of the best things is that the climax is really short. You heard me. A short climax. In a superhero movie. A dream come true. The facial expressions on The Thing were really good and Dr. Doom was a badass villain. Don't watch it if you worship the comics as your God. But if you like the superhero genre but not as an obsession, you'll like it. Not quite Fantastic but still good.… Expand
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Whatup017Aug 9, 2015
Can we just skip the origin stories in all of these reboots? I think we're all a bit tired of seeing the same dance, but with a different song. With that being said, Fantastic Four has 2 main problems. The first is that it is a reboot. TheCan we just skip the origin stories in all of these reboots? I think we're all a bit tired of seeing the same dance, but with a different song. With that being said, Fantastic Four has 2 main problems. The first is that it is a reboot. The second problem is that there is just too much dialogue and not enough things blowing up (or maybe it seems like there's too much dialogue because we're so tired of origin plots). Anyways, other than those two flaws, the movie actually is not bad. It has a "darker" more X-Men like feel to it. The heroes were portrayed well be the actors. The CGI was actually very impressive. Human Torch, The Thing, and Dr. Doom looked amazing, it terms of CGI. Overall, I give Fantastic Four a 7. Why? Because Iron Man got a 7, and this movie is by no means any worse than Iron Man.… Expand
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davidlau17Aug 15, 2015
I thought the first hour of the movie was well done. Character driven and dramatic. It's unfortunate that it began to defy logic in favor of explosions after they got their powers, but this movie is still better than the ratings would suggest.
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lordrexAug 9, 2015
Seriously its not a bad movie. It was an origin story and it does a good job of that. And its tight 90 mins so I know a bunch of stuff got cut out. I think people wanted more explosions or whatever but this theatrical cut in my opinion makesSeriously its not a bad movie. It was an origin story and it does a good job of that. And its tight 90 mins so I know a bunch of stuff got cut out. I think people wanted more explosions or whatever but this theatrical cut in my opinion makes it better then the 2005/2007 films. its not slow as they are making it out to be.… Expand
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Paulo_CarneiroAug 9, 2015
O filme superou minhas expectativas, um filme com um ambiente mais sério diferente do que estamos acostumados aos filmes da Marvel é de se estranhar para alguns, mas foi feito de modo que fosse harmonioso e deu uma visão diferenciada daO filme superou minhas expectativas, um filme com um ambiente mais sério diferente do que estamos acostumados aos filmes da Marvel é de se estranhar para alguns, mas foi feito de modo que fosse harmonioso e deu uma visão diferenciada da origem destes heróis. É um filme que quem não é fã de quadrinhos pode assistir.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerFeb 8, 2016
Superhero films have been doing a lot of incredible things lately, especially the ones based on Marvel comics. With so many characters to be brought to the big screen it doesn't seem likely for the trend to stop anytime soon. Giving theSuperhero films have been doing a lot of incredible things lately, especially the ones based on Marvel comics. With so many characters to be brought to the big screen it doesn't seem likely for the trend to stop anytime soon. Giving the Fantastic Four another shot was a good idea. However this movie wasn't the way to do it.

It's rushed and incomplete. Fragments of the story are missing, the villain has little motive, and the characters never really come together in any way that actually makes their team believable and satisfying. I applaud the attempts at change, but the execution is severely lacking. All that being said I still enjoyed the movie. It's definitely not the Fantastic Four movie I wanted, but I still found it to be an entertaining, yet highly flawed, sci-fi flick.

There is a certain appeal to watching these talented actors come together on their project. However, once the powers come into play things go off the rails. It's a decent sci-fi flick, but a disappointing superhero movie.

The charming cast is given some cheesy lines and their powers are brought to life with some surprisingly dated special effects. It kind of reminded me of an old-school, alien invasion flick in ways both good and bad.

There's a lack of emotion and certain plot-lines, such as the broken friendship between Reed and Grimm, never see any sort of resolution. It's evident that some good ideas were behind this project, but ultimately something went wrong and the majority of the film was pieced together in ways that leave it all unfinished.

Then there's Doom himself. The big baddy of the film, and one of the most significant super villains in all of comics, just sort of appears near the end of the film with some bogus plot and zero real reason for actually doing it. Part of why superhero films have been so successful recently is because of villains with real motivations and at least some attempts at being fleshed out. Those elements are strangely missing here. It feels like Doom was just included because "oh yeah, this is a superhero movie. It kind of needs one of those."

You can tell there are a lot of good ideas here and lots of areas that maybe the writer(s)/director wanted to expand upon, but ultimately either didn't get to or just didn't care enough to actually try. The end results feel lazy and thrown together. Yet, despite is disjointed execution and fragmented nature, I still found myself enjoying it.

Yes, it's a highly flawed bit of filmmaking. However it's got a great vibe, a likable cast, and a certain amount of likability to keep it entertaining despite all of the totally obvious flaws. I honestly think had it not had the Fantastic Four's name attached to it then maybe we all could have been a bit more forgiving. To be honest it just doesn't do these characters or their stories justice. For some reason though I still like it. Not because it's a good superhero film, but because it's a good bit of sci-fi nonsense that really could have been great had more effort been put into it.

It's a flawed, yet strangely fun movie. One that doesn't do much for the heroes it tries to mimic, but does enough good despite itself to still be worth a watch so long as you are willing to put with a large list of flaws. For some reason I was apparently ready to. Somehow it was able to give me reason to even with the odds stacked against it. Because of that I give it a 7.7/10. I don't know how or even really why at all, but I enjoyed it. I would still like them to go back to the drawing board for these heroes in the future though. The Fantastic Four deserve better.… Expand
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hb1209Sep 10, 2015
to be honest this movie is alright. i cant understand the bad reviews. i saw it and it was good, it was just a little bit short at the end. they should make it 1 hour longer and they should show more of their talents.
i hope there is ato be honest this movie is alright. i cant understand the bad reviews. i saw it and it was good, it was just a little bit short at the end. they should make it 1 hour longer and they should show more of their talents.
i hope there is a sequel of it, i had a blast watching it.… Expand
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SMaddenAug 7, 2015
Let's get this out the way: A LOT of the negative comments on this films are from people with an agenda. Many have wanted this film to fail since day one and had zero intent on giving it a shot.

I'm glad I did. While I admit there's someLet's get this out the way: A LOT of the negative comments on this films are from people with an agenda. Many have wanted this film to fail since day one and had zero intent on giving it a shot.

I'm glad I did. While I admit there's some rushed/rough stuff towards the end I thoroughly enjoyed FANTASTIC FOUR. Yeah, I said it. I didn't go into this wanting/expecting a superhero movie. I went in wanting a sci-fi film and that's what I got. Sure, the last 25 minutes could have been better but that doesn't outshine the great start of the film for me. Plus, Doom's hallway scene is one of the most violent and dare I say bad-ass scenes in a comic book film.

It is the best FANTASTIC FOUR film to date but if you're looking for tights and superheroics...this one won't be for you. But if you're into films like THE FLY, SCANNERS and CHRONICLE...I'd say give it a shot. It's a good start and here's to hoping the sequel moves forward.… Expand
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tvnewsguidoAug 7, 2015
It's good sci-fi.

I have no existing attachment or affection for the comics or the characters as originally conceived therefore this was just another sci-fi film for me and I had a good time watching it. It actually reminded me, inIt's good sci-fi.

I have no existing attachment or affection for the comics or the characters as originally conceived therefore this was just another sci-fi film for me and I had a good time watching it.

It actually reminded me, in tone, appearance and story resolution, of Chronicle which is a movie I love. It's not a "Big Summer Movie" but it is great little science fiction film.… Expand
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MercentAug 20, 2015
Thanks to Josh Trank, this film is better than the usual Marvel trash. If critics wish to curse this film because of the poor plot, I challenge them to come up with a Marvel film that has even remotely a good script. Trank accually managed toThanks to Josh Trank, this film is better than the usual Marvel trash. If critics wish to curse this film because of the poor plot, I challenge them to come up with a Marvel film that has even remotely a good script. Trank accually managed to infused a sense of excitement of exploration and discovery into the film.… Expand
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eviilAug 7, 2015
The CGI was amazing. I was impressed with the cast, they were really great but what lacked was the storyline. above all, it was a pretty great film for the kids. children will really enjoy it.
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NathanDrake007Aug 7, 2015
Josh Trank, Director of the Fantastic Four has had a hard time straight from the start. He did what I thought was an awesome job on Chronicle. Now the good things come to those who wait. Those who don’t listen to all the bad press, the colourJosh Trank, Director of the Fantastic Four has had a hard time straight from the start. He did what I thought was an awesome job on Chronicle. Now the good things come to those who wait. Those who don’t listen to all the bad press, the colour of a certain hero and the actions of a director’s personal life.
I will start by saying this. The movie has no place below its current Critical status under 50% On Metacritic. It has been brutalized by the fact that it stands on its own. It does not lend itself to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as it stands right now, it will never get the chance.
At least Sony have handed over most of a certain ‘web crawling menace’ into Marvels hands. But right now we have another rendition of a comic book franchise being re made for a new generation. In the same generation as the first two movies were made!! It really makes no sense why. If it is not joining the larger universe it must be bad right?
Wrong.
This is by no means, an amazing movie or even a great one. But it deserves to be seen and it deserves to do well. It is another Origin story. You may yawn at the fact we have seen them all before. But believe me when I tell you, there is no yawning when this movie starts to put its feet on the ground and move towards, what we all know will eventuate. A bunch of good guys, stop a bad guy and or corporation and happy endings all around. Is that so hard to enjoy?
All the right cast are here and they all make what seems a bit far fetched, so smooth and likeable. The feeling that, if they are ok with it, then hell, so am I.
Mister Fantastic (Miles Teller - Whiplash), Susan Storm (Kate Mara - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), The Human Torch (Michael B Jordan – Fruitvale Station & Chronicle), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Jamie Bell – King Kong & Tin Tin) & last but not least Victor Von Doom played by Toby Kebbell the wonderful actor that portrayed the Ape ‘Koba” in Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes.

All of these eventually join forces, to become unlikely allies as the first ever Inter-dimensional Travel Consultants. Until they decide it’s ok to take the trip themselves. This is when things start to go terribly wrong, especially for old Victor Von Doom…being left behind and left to rot in a world we all know so little about and will probably never even see any answers to sadly.
The powers and problems they bring back are then far too focused on the Government being the all-powerful evil corporation that it is. Without giving too much away, let’s just say, they are not set free when they return and are used for the sole purpose of certain organisations and another trip back… because the first time went so well!

The music is composed by Philip Glass (The Hours) and sadly there wasn’t one thing I could take away from this composition apart from the awesome music they used on the Official Trailer. It brings nothing to the movie and that is not how it should be for a super hero flick.

The entire film does feel like a boxed in world with nothing existing outside its walls till the very end when they need something to threaten. Two sets built solely around the creation of our heroes in a lab. Then onto an alternate dimension and then back to a lab again.

This for me was the most disappointing concept for a film about super heroes growing into their own. It felt like they lost a budget and had to constrain it to the size of two football fields. Any bigger than that and the team gets tanked and they use another director.

It feels boxed in yes, but at the same time it feels fresh. A time in cinema when it all goes back to its roots and is just a fun movie to watch. I enjoyed each and every one of these characters and enjoyed watching them grow into The Fantastic Four we know they can be. Sadly it is taken down a generic path. That actually abruptly ends all too quickly and no threat is ever really felt. Leaving our heroes not quite heroes until the sequel it hopefully deserves.

The Special effects were above par. Everything from Jamie Bells The Thing ... to one amazingly horrific Corridor Sequence with a certain someone. The only thing i found distracting the whole movie (other than the lack of a decent soundtrack) was Miles Tellers facial hair. Just staring at it made me wonder, is this real? Is it glued on?

As it stands however with all this bad wrap and not giving this basic, back to form, comic book movie a real shot, we may never see them again and quite frankly that is upsetting.… Expand
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PhiloganAug 8, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all: I really liked the movie (exept of the rushed and frankly speaking terrible end)
The end is very generic, poorly written and was obviously not part of the original movie. This part feels a bit like Frankensteins experiment going wrong. An ugly head attached to a great body.
I want to concentrate on all the positive aspects of the movie.
The kid versions of Reed and Ben did a great job, teir friendship made sense and you lear A LOT about their family backgrounds and their personalitys when you pay attention to details. The first part of the movie reminded me of movies like Stand By Me, focussed on their friendship and them being outsiders. You learn that even years later nothing has changed, they (especially Reed) are still misunderstood and laught at. Its a perfect lead up to Reeds wish to be part of a "family" that undersatnds him. Dr Franklin, who discovers him takes the place of a father figure. And it seems that Sue (his adopted daughter) had a similar fate. It seems like Dr Franklin adopted her BECAUSE she was gifted. Her brother Johnny is taleted as well as a mechanic, but obviously not as smart as Sue. The family seems to be realiticly dysfunctional. The father "prefers" the adopted daughter to his own son. Johnny has a craving for being respected for having a purpose in life. These are just a couple of examples of how the characters are built to explain their behaviour later on. Victor van Doom was portrait as a difficult but likable person, who (for very real reasons) doesnt trust the government, doesn't really like humanity, because we are destroying our planet. He is not a 2 dimentional villain. In the middle of the movie the editing started to be a bit sloppy, but the movie was still great up to the point where they go back to Planet Zero ad find Doom. From this point on, everything feels rushed and badly edited even badly performed. But lets try to find the positive aspects in the last part of the movie:
Doom: even though I didn't LOVE the look of Doom, I thought it looked exactly as if somebody had an accident. He looked manecing, powerful and insane. Being abandoned on a planet, being genetically altered by the planet clearly had an effect on his personality and radicalized his paranoia and hate. He could have been a great antagonist, if they would have giving him more screentime and well-written dialogue. His powers ware AMAZING and terrifying. He could have been the scariest and most impressive villain ever! The scene where he starts to kill people is shocking and shows you, how dangerous he really is.
The Fantastic Four: there are moments where they work togather as a team and it works. Unfortunatelly they act completely out of character. Instead of acting as the intelligent people they are, they act like typical superheroes.
The evil plan: Dooms evil plan actually make sense and there was a build-up to what could happen in the movie, unfortunatelly it happened all too sudden and without tention build up.

Was the movie good? the first part was very good, thanks to the actors and a good script, the last part was terrible. I still enjoyed the movie and I wish there was a directors cut.
Would i recomment the movie? Yes, absolutely, but I would always warn people that the ending sucks.

I feel sorry for Josh Trank and all the people that put a lot of love and energy into making tis movie. I don't think the terrible review the movie gets are actualy justified and I am shockt at how black and white some critics paint this movie that has two very differen parts.… Expand
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Forza182Aug 7, 2015
Highly recommend seeing this film for yourself before listening to people who think it's cool to bash the film BEFORE EVEN SEEING IT. There are some seriously epic moments, some that will terrify you and some that will just let you down.Highly recommend seeing this film for yourself before listening to people who think it's cool to bash the film BEFORE EVEN SEEING IT. There are some seriously epic moments, some that will terrify you and some that will just let you down. Really liked it, didn't LOVE it, but you won't feel like your money is wasted. The cast surprised me and their chemistry is great. The cast is chosen very well despite 'that' controversy and they mesh perfectly. It's downfall is its somewhat rushed editing (particularly in the third act). I think it's worth more than what people are saying it is. This is coming from a huge superhero movie buff. 8/10 (rounded up from 7.5)… Expand
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SMALLVILLE_NBDAug 8, 2015
Fantastic Four 7/10 STARS! PERFECT-- Directing, Pace, Acting, Script, Cast & CGI. ISSUES-- Runtime, Editing, Character & Plot, Middle & Finale. The ENDING leaves you wanting more! ‪‎Fantastic Four‬ (2015) is a successful reboot. Let the ‪F42‬Fantastic Four 7/10 STARS! PERFECT-- Directing, Pace, Acting, Script, Cast & CGI. ISSUES-- Runtime, Editing, Character & Plot, Middle & Finale. The ENDING leaves you wanting more! ‪‎Fantastic Four‬ (2015) is a successful reboot. Let the ‪F42‬ conversation begin! Suggested Ticket Price: $7.50 & Below (Matinee Only). Many nods to Man of Steel! Don't let those paid haters (critics) keep you from watching it at least once on the BIG SCREEN. Lastly, you should already know this but NO Post-Credit Scene. However, the End Credits Song is... NBD! Rewatchability Factor: 8/10 STARS! If you love the Fantasic Four... You'll watch this again and again... and again! Adding it to the ‪Black Friday‬ Blu-ray list. Fingers crossed for ‪F4‬2! China can save this franchise (if domestic Box Office numbers come up short) just like it will save Terminator Genisys in a few weeks. ***Blame any errors on the ZzZzZzZ's***… Expand
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norseNov 29, 2020
I cringed a bit at the youth scenes at the beginning at the movie and switched it off a couple of times. After finally watching it, I don't get the hate. The acting and casting were solid, the motivations of the characters were consistent,I cringed a bit at the youth scenes at the beginning at the movie and switched it off a couple of times. After finally watching it, I don't get the hate. The acting and casting were solid, the motivations of the characters were consistent, special effects and sound track were great, making this a super solid super hero movie.

I'd love to see a sequel, and am sad that critical reception pretty much put a stop to that.… Expand
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Sargento6810Sep 3, 2020
Este Filme De Super Heróis É Muito Bom E A Luta Deles Com O Doutor Destino É Sensacional
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NomaxMay 31, 2022
Многие почему то смешивают этот фильм с помоями, в корне не согласен со стадным мнением, фильм довольно мрачен и не типичный для супергероики.Многие почему то смешивают этот фильм с помоями, в корне не согласен со стадным мнением, фильм довольно мрачен и не типичный для супергероики.
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HabibiehakimMar 12, 2022
I get why so many people hate Josh Trank's Fantastic Four film, it's a superhero movie, a team, and i'm pretty sure lot's of people will want a lot of great superhero action scene like The Avengers or Guardians Of The Galaxy or X-Men, insteadI get why so many people hate Josh Trank's Fantastic Four film, it's a superhero movie, a team, and i'm pretty sure lot's of people will want a lot of great superhero action scene like The Avengers or Guardians Of The Galaxy or X-Men, instead 90% of the film is them building up the character for the battle that last only about 10 minutes, it is takes long and i get why people don't like it, and some of them will probably criticised the performances, compare to the first two 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four film, i get all of that, and the difference between me and them is that i enjoy the whole thing, i was invested, i was into it, i don't get bored, i was excited, i did think the performances was great, and the last battle was pretty cool, so if you really come here to watch a real origin story of a superhero team, that don't want everything have to be an action or hoping it's gonna be a lot of action, Josh Trank's Fantastic Four is the one, i don't think i can compare Josh Trank's Fantastic Four with two Tim Story Fantastic Four movie, because i think Tim Story version have more light theme and Josh Trank's version is the very serious one, it's like compared a drama serious film to a comedy movie, you can't, overall i still really liked this movie and now i was officially become one of the rare people who really think the 2015 Fantastic Four movie was great, and i'm not ashamed with that at all.… Expand
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liamexeApr 13, 2023
With the exception of Jessica Alba not being in it, I believe I loved this one far more than the others. The character setup, in my opinion, is good. I was pulled to them and felt a connection to them. The movie moved along rather quickly andWith the exception of Jessica Alba not being in it, I believe I loved this one far more than the others. The character setup, in my opinion, is good. I was pulled to them and felt a connection to them. The movie moved along rather quickly and didn't drag on as many movies these days do. The visual effects were excellent. I'm not sure why it received so negative reviews. I'd want to see a continuation.… Expand
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