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JacobJul 27, 2015

Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver on its own is a mediocre/forgettable film with thin characters but it is a major improvement over the first film. The cast who somewhat captures the spirit of the cast from the comics works well off each otherFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver on its own is a mediocre/forgettable film with thin characters but it is a major improvement over the first film. The cast who somewhat captures the spirit of the cast from the comics works well off each other and is given a story to participate in this time. The group using their powers to stop a bad guy provides a more engaging film than the last one when the film isn’t getting bogged down in goofy antics and a generic romance plot. This isn’t a good superhero movie being a little corny especially given where Marvel movies are at now but there have been far worse especially from its own franchise. While it remains to be seen how the reboot will fare at least we have FF movie that kind of works.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMar 10, 2011

Another mediocre Fantastic Four movie that is just as interesting as the first one, while it does have a more interesting plot it suffers because they ruined Galactus, I mean come on a cloud?! you've got to be kidding me, but at least it'sAnother mediocre Fantastic Four movie that is just as interesting as the first one, while it does have a more interesting plot it suffers because they ruined Galactus, I mean come on a cloud?! you've got to be kidding me, but at least it's not worst than the first.… Expand

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JPKJun 14, 2019

Same Issues As The First One
Rise Of The Silver Surfer may have a decently done Silver Surfer, But the movie’s overly campy tone, Galactus is done COMPLETELY wrong, the CGI can get bad at times.

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MovieLonely94Jun 11, 2011

This movie continues the adventures of the Fantastic Four. During a wedding with Reed Richards and Susan Storm, they've been threatened by a new villain named the Silver Surfer. With the reunion of their old arch enemy, they tried to huntThis movie continues the adventures of the Fantastic Four. During a wedding with Reed Richards and Susan Storm, they've been threatened by a new villain named the Silver Surfer. With the reunion of their old arch enemy, they tried to hunt down the Silver Surfer and stop him, but is he really a bad guy or is he just a slave working for an unknown evil? Oh, well. Time to get on with my opinion. I actually found this movie to be way better than the first.

The cinematography was good, the sets were good, the acting was decent, the storyline was well-paced, the CGI were great, and the action sequences were also great. That's it for the good.

The dialogue was rushed, and the storytelling was weak. That was it.

Overall, it isn't the best marvel adaptation of the comics, but it is way better than the first as one of the most interesting superhero movies.

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TyranianSep 22, 2019

Somewhat entertaining and reasonably well-produced but mediocre writing and lame story.

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ZilcellMay 28, 2012

The good news is that its more memorable than the original. The bad news is that the problems of the original still remain.

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Rox22Apr 20, 2015

One could argue that this is both better and worse than the first movie at the same time.

Characters feel more flushed out this time. Even Doom looks and acts more like his comic counterpart (most of the time.) However, there are too manyOne could argue that this is both better and worse than the first movie at the same time.

Characters feel more flushed out this time. Even Doom looks and acts more like his comic counterpart (most of the time.) However, there are too many times when the dialogue is a bit too cartoony, trying too hard to sound like the comic.

While the plot is a good one, its execution was poor and again, underwhelming. While I get why they didn't make Galactus a big purple guy, they completely messed by making him look like a space storm, also Doom hogging the spotlight didn't help.

I did like the Silver Surfer. He looked, acted and sounded exactly as I expected he would. A shame that his character is over shadowed by almost everything else.

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F4RotSS is in my opinion a marginal improvement on the first movie. It's allot more fun to watch with better effects and action. But also some silly dialogue and wasted plot opportunities do make the movie feel a bit underwhelming.… Expand

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marcmyworksDec 3, 2013

The most interesting part about this film is that it is supposed to be about the Silver Surfer, however we spend most of the film trying to work out why this dud was made.

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homer4presidentMar 15, 2015

This movie is a massive screw up in nearly everyway. It makes one of Marvels biggest villains Galactus as a cloud. Anti-military bias throughout as bad as that of Avatar. Lots of bad jokes fill the script in an episodic plot that rarely hasThis movie is a massive screw up in nearly everyway. It makes one of Marvels biggest villains Galactus as a cloud. Anti-military bias throughout as bad as that of Avatar. Lots of bad jokes fill the script in an episodic plot that rarely has any stakes even when the world is in danger.… Expand

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SrPepeNov 13, 2017

Pues la verdad ni supera ni es peor que la primera, pero que le hicieron a Galactus? De verdad, no se entiende, fue HORRIBLE. Que tiene Fox con las nubes gigantes?

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TokyochuchuNov 25, 2013

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a mildly entertaining superhero flick. There are some nice beats in the movie, such as Doctor Doom still being a suave badass and some amusing power swapping shenanigans, but overall the film failsFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a mildly entertaining superhero flick. There are some nice beats in the movie, such as Doctor Doom still being a suave badass and some amusing power swapping shenanigans, but overall the film fails to surpass the fun original. The main problems are some really stupid blunders of logic (the Great Wall of China is apparently right next to Shanghai) and the bizarre implementation of the Silver Surfer, which results in an incredibly famous hero minimized to almost nothing. Overall, Rise of the Silver Surfer is a bit of a lame duck.… Expand

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FrostbiteOct 14, 2010

Jeez. Even while fans are still reeling from the mess that was the first film, it was decided to take another part of this fabled comic series and shred that into unrecognizable pieces that leave a pure-rotten taste in your mouth. This secondJeez. Even while fans are still reeling from the mess that was the first film, it was decided to take another part of this fabled comic series and shred that into unrecognizable pieces that leave a pure-rotten taste in your mouth. This second iteration of the film series has the four fighting against the Silver Surfer and his boss, Galactus, before the two can consume Earth and many more planets along the way. But the movie becomes more and more desperate to keep you watching as it goes on. But even then, by the ending you'll be so bored watching a sack of potatoes would keep you more entertained. And there is a big freaking question that is never answered: If the Silver Surfer could take out Galactus all by himself, why didn't he do it earlier? When the idea was prompted, he was all in support of it, but at the start of the movie he wasn't? I suppose that there were some pretty cool scenes in the movie, but if you want to see a flick with a good story, dodge this train-wreck. Comic fans, don't even bother. I can't believe they decided on a second Eragon.… Expand

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supermann234Dec 9, 2014

This movie is of a normal standard. The climax is placed at the wrong time of the movie. The special effects were not bad. Overall, this is an average film and if your expectations are high, you will probably give this a negative review.

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Kai82Oct 14, 2021

Like the prequel it is a solid movie but nowhere near the good MCU movies. Also it uses the characters not well. Believe it or not both the Silver Surfer and his boss (don't know if his name counts as spoiler but will avoid it) have a deepLike the prequel it is a solid movie but nowhere near the good MCU movies. Also it uses the characters not well. Believe it or not both the Silver Surfer and his boss (don't know if his name counts as spoiler but will avoid it) have a deep and tragic back story in the comics. They fail to address this here which harms the characters. The boss should be a highlight of the movie and I hope they do it better in the MCU as his appearance is theorized for this phase. The story starts during the weeding ceremony of Susan and Reed Richards when a strange object cause a power blackout. This is just the tip of the iceberg as around the world strange things happen. The titular Silver Surfer has arrived. So starts the story. I say they deliver an interesting story but fail here too. At least they produce not total garbage. It is underwhelming if you know the comics and the impact of the Silver Surfer and his boss. There are countless ways to do this better and transfer this to the screen. It is like going to a good steak house and just take a small salad while not being vegan or vegetarian. The arc with the powers is interesting and well done but meaningless in comparison with the menace. It is like fixing your uniform when you are under heavy enemy attack. It should not be the focus. Also they solve the issue with ease and this cheapens the movie and menace. When Silver Surfers boss is approaching in the comics all the heroes are panicking and you will see real dread even by hardened characters. He is a force of cosmic nature and the number of people that can go toe to toe with him or surpass him includes only the strongest characters aka reality warpers and the stronger god like beings. The characters aka actors deliver a good performance in the movie but cant turn the tide. All characters return and I basically copied my comments from the prequel as it is valid here too. Ioan Gruffudd is excellent as Reed Richards and I can see him become as iconic as the MCU counterparts with better scripts. I am a fan of Jessica Alba since Dark Angel. I like her performance but also think they could use her character better. Sue Storm is an often overlooked powerhouse and this does not change with or without her powers. Chris Evans as Johnny Storm seems now so out of character since he became the embodiment of Captain America and nailed the role. I say he delivers but was destined to become something far greater. Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm is awesome and I like his character development and struggles. Julian McMahon again delivers as actor even when they fail to deliver Dr. Doom. Doug Jones and Laurence Fishbourne are similar. Great performance but weak representation of the Silver Surfer from the comics. I wont and to be fair cant blame the actors. Good performance in a script that needs improvements. The special effects were good back then but there are things that did not win me over. There are things that can be good but not for you like licorice as an easy example. Overall this is not a bad movie but will be fast forgotten.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017

This film isn't necessarily better than the previous but it certainly isn't worse. The acting hasn't improved and neither has the story but this is a fun summer superhero film.

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LivingTribunalApr 24, 2018

I don't hate this film because of three reasons. 1. I could see GGGAAALLLUUCCCTTTUUUSSS! and SS in this film.
2. I loved Stan Lee Cameo.
3. It was much better than FF film in 2015. Actually, it was not that bad. I expected something worse,I don't hate this film because of three reasons. 1. I could see GGGAAALLLUUCCCTTTUUUSSS! and SS in this film.
2. I loved Stan Lee Cameo.
3. It was much better than FF film in 2015.
Actually, it was not that bad. I expected something worse, but this satisfied me. Therefore, the film is okay.… Expand

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LukeM.Jun 20, 2007

I enjoyed this movie, purely for the genius of Jessica Alba in a lycra cat-suit. However, the rest was another forgettable comic book flick for me.

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DanH.Jun 16, 2007

Jessica Alba looks ridiculous with bleach blond hair and blue contacts! It's a very distracting look (in a bad way). The surfer is cool, but not enough to save this movie.

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JoeyK.Jun 21, 2007

Comic bookery at it's lamest. It didn't feel like a superhero movie, it was more like Star Wars meets a really bad episode of Star Trek. A lot like that, in fact. Darth Sidious, a speeder bike chase, and a nonsensical tachyon pulse Comic bookery at it's lamest. It didn't feel like a superhero movie, it was more like Star Wars meets a really bad episode of Star Trek. A lot like that, in fact. Darth Sidious, a speeder bike chase, and a nonsensical tachyon pulse were all in the movie for godsake. All the banter and interaction of the characters is intact. Susan Storm winds up naked in the middle of a crowd yet again. There are some kickass super power scenes. All that jazz. In fact, that was the redeeming part of the movie, IMO. Individual bits of the film made it enjoyable to watch, even though as a whole, it was a stupid, cliche, derivative bad sci-fi movie. It's worth watching if you're into stupid fun movies, but don't just check your brain at the door, leave it at home, in a safe buried in the backyard.… Expand

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BilBJul 4, 2007

Simply alright. Certainly nothing to write home about and I wont be buying the dvd any time soon, but entertaining nonetheless.

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TedS.Sep 3, 2007

While the second film in the franchise does improve by leaps and bounds of it's predecessor, this film still fails to reach it's potential due to poor directing, bland acting by half of the cast and an overall dull script. As a While the second film in the franchise does improve by leaps and bounds of it's predecessor, this film still fails to reach it's potential due to poor directing, bland acting by half of the cast and an overall dull script. As a longtime fan of the Fantastic Four it pains me to see the potential for good movie disperse as quickly as this film puts you to sleep.… Expand

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DanL.Jun 15, 2007

Hey, turn your brain off and you'll enjoy it.

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JudyT.Jun 25, 2007

So you want to be a superhero, not these. Too cheesy to be funny, too dumb to be smart. I don't think the actors are to blame. They do the best they can with really bad material. Hollywood needs some writers, now.

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JonBoyJul 16, 2007

Rarely can I watch a film and say I was completely unmoved. Normally you would say you enjoyed it, liked it, disliked it, empathized with the characters in some way, but here there was nothing. My only emotion is a tinge of disappointment Rarely can I watch a film and say I was completely unmoved. Normally you would say you enjoyed it, liked it, disliked it, empathized with the characters in some way, but here there was nothing. My only emotion is a tinge of disappointment that a promising franchise, with a great chance to introduce a spectacular character in the Silver Surfer managed to cough up such a lame effort for the sequel. Lackluster action, tired dialogue, downright awful jokes, nonsensical plot and even managing to make Jessica Alba look rough with that ridiculous blond wig.… Expand

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RienyeNJul 23, 2007

I really expected to be blown away..instead i kept fidgeting and trying messing around with my cell-phone! This movie was so boring, i regretted it. Absolutely nothing was happening. Even the visual effects were nothing to write about..the I really expected to be blown away..instead i kept fidgeting and trying messing around with my cell-phone! This movie was so boring, i regretted it. Absolutely nothing was happening. Even the visual effects were nothing to write about..the characters were shallow..dialogue was bogus..things happened just so things could happen! i felt cheated and a lesser person at the end of it all!… Expand

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SophieJul 31, 2007

Fantastic Four 2 is entertaining enough. Nothing really special about it. Alright for an hour and a half in a cinema, but there are problems when it can't even hold your interest for that long. Decent acting and good special effects as Fantastic Four 2 is entertaining enough. Nothing really special about it. Alright for an hour and a half in a cinema, but there are problems when it can't even hold your interest for that long. Decent acting and good special effects as always. Jessica Alba is stunning but miscast.… Expand

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JeffreyR.Jul 5, 2007

Definitely a rental, not worth paying to see in the theater.

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RobertH.Jun 15, 2007

If you love the Silver Sufrer, you will love this movie! At the end, I wanted more--more damn, you.

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MarcoPoloJun 16, 2007

It's nice for once to see a comic book movie series that isn't dour or dark and gloomy. Which isn't to say that the Fantastic Four movies are perfect, but as the characters hail from the 60's and the Jack Kirby era of It's nice for once to see a comic book movie series that isn't dour or dark and gloomy. Which isn't to say that the Fantastic Four movies are perfect, but as the characters hail from the 60's and the Jack Kirby era of comics it certainly is a nice change from the "me-too" variety of comic book movies that have hit theaters recently. Whereas Spiderman's movies have largely been about a geeky kid uncomfortably fitting into his new found abilities and how they affect the lives of those he cares about or the X-Men series being about a group of mutants up against real life issues like bigotry and discrimination, Fantastic Four's two films have been all about traditional values such as family togetherness and teamwork, as was the intention when the "first family" of comics were first introduced way back when. The things that many may have found hard to swallow are largely present in this saccharine sequel, but isn't that what summer movies are about? Not everyone can easily take their kids to these films, so Tim Story and the rest of his fantastic cast and crew saw to it that the FF films were a nice change of pace. At first I had some hesitance of whether or not a FF sequel could work, but the comic book series that the movies are based on are some of the most enriched, mythical, sotried and revered in all the Marvel Comic's canon so it made perfect sense to explore what outrageous things the series could offer. As a fanboy, I was for the most part pleasantly surprised. Speaking of surprises, it may seem a surprise to those who disliked the film but it actually has a heart and is not as level headed as one may think. For instance, Michael Chiklis' portrayal of the Thing is *gasp* more human this time, doing away with the wooden static acting in the first film it's evident that he's more comfortable with the character and is having fun with it. Prosthetics may have been the reason why he seemed so sluggish in the first film and it's nice to see him finally doing something with it. Chris Evans as usual chews the scenery with his dead on work as the Human Torch, while Jessica Alba is definately more easy on the eyes and the ears as the sultry intelligent and dignified Sue Storm. (Though her new blue eyes did take some getting used to) The same can't be said of Ioan Gruffold as Mr. Fantastic, as the titular leader of the group, I never found myself buying him as the character as he's too bland and not involving enough to lead the group this time around he seems more shuffled this time around and Julian McMahon's Dr. Doom is comletely wasted here. Out of curiousity maybe he is being set up to have more of a role in the third film? One can only hope. In this one his character is superflurous and out of place. As for the Silver Surfer? The jury's still out on this one folks, and he may be the weakest character in the movie. While his stuntwork (courtesy of the genius Doug Jones) is of the "wow" variety, the CG of the character leaves a lot to be desired. There were times when I felt I was watching a pre-vis character instead of a finished product. Also it does'nt help when you realize there's nothing new to add to the shimmering stell like mirror being that hasnt been done better in films like T2 and the Abyss. Of course I've never been a fan of the herald story or Galactus as they are far too hokey to believe (let alone be a huge component in this live action version of the story), but it's there so I guess you have to take the good with the bad. As for the hubbub surrounding the new look of Galactus, I am actually happy and pleased with it. As has historically been the case with the character, he is always viewed as what the beholder views him to be, whether he be a man, vegetable, animal (or in this case alarge ominous cloud of cosmic dust), I never felt that it was out of place in the film, only that he was there to exist and devour our world as we know it and not wearing a dumb looking purple helmet while doing it. All in all a good effort from all involved, this sequel is better than the first Fantastic Four movie but not by much which is to say it's certainly worthwhile to see it now rather than later. Just go in with an open mind and don't get bothered too much by the goofiness or PG rating. This is a comic book movie after all.… Expand

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MichaelDFeb 6, 2011

(WARNING: SOME SPOILERS) It's not great. The movie is OK but I'm unhappy with the fact that there isn't a new villain. Just Doctor Doom which was repetetive. Although the humour is OK I guess.