Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 15, 2007
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Nick0004Sep 22, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At ninety-minute,the movie whizzes along efficiently and isn't around long enough to really overstay its welcome,which also ends up playling to its advantage.… Expand
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JCA.Oct 6, 2007
Very good, the best superhero film ever since X2.
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MonkiReviewsJun 3, 2017
A big improvement from the original. The acting has improved, and the Silver Surfer is awesome. They have proven they can make the series great. The best in the series.
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LOLGUYMar 4, 2018
It's as good as the first one honestly. While the film approve over the original it's still fun. Good story, good concept, good acting and fun like the first one! It's a fun superhero film.
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CubixreviewsMay 14, 2012
I found this movie quite a disappointing sequel, but still it is good. It is still with the memorable four superheroes, but the plot is quite disappointing. I don't know how this sequel gets better rating than the first movie. Still it havesI found this movie quite a disappointing sequel, but still it is good. It is still with the memorable four superheroes, but the plot is quite disappointing. I don't know how this sequel gets better rating than the first movie. Still it haves it's great moments, and great villains. (7.0)… Expand
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lukechristianscAug 11, 2015
Tim Story's sequel is a largely an improvement to it's predecessor, but it still has the problems that the first film had it's poorly edited and it's riddled with the cliche's also it's a boring story and plot. Fantastic 4: Rise-Of TheTim Story's sequel is a largely an improvement to it's predecessor, but it still has the problems that the first film had it's poorly edited and it's riddled with the cliche's also it's a boring story and plot. Fantastic 4: Rise-Of The Silver Surfer is an interesting film but screenwriters Mark Frost and Don Payne at least keep the film going and keeps us interested with the story and not make it boring like the last one. The franchise still goes in it care-free direction, but it does something that the first one hasn't done yet and that is entertaining enough, the first one wasn't entertaining it just gave us a cheesy super hero story and mindless action sequences it was boring. Hack du-jour Tim Story has returned to direct, Story gives us non accurate action sequences but he actually does not make the fun invisible, he actually goes CGI crazy delivering scene after scene. But at this at this point he should just make comedies instead, he does not how know this action genre at all. The comedic timing was off and it didn't work. The villain is weak the only reason he is there is just trying to take the team down that's the only reason the character has no motivation. The cast does have some chemistry, that's what makes the movies watchable. After defeating Von Doom, the Fantastic Four can really enjoy life more. All four are now comfortable with their new powers. The Thing and Johnny Storm now get along with each other, and Sue Storm is now planning to be Mrs. Fantastic. Galactus, an evil creature in space, has decided that Earth is it's new target, and sends the Silver Surfer to destroy it. Reed Richards and his team must now work together to capture this surfer, and even must now team up with one individual who they didn't expect to help. Grade C+… Expand
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MegWhiteleyMar 7, 2012
Amazing! This second part of the fantastic four is better than the first part, and the best is the apparition of Silver Surfer, the only bad is... Galactus, really? a big cloud? need be a joke. But the film is awesome, and I never wait that.
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PeterParkerJan 20, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un film sicuramente superiore al primo,mi è piaciuto soprattutto perchè introduce Silver Surfer,personaggio con una storia tutta sua nel fumetto originale,infatti nei film di Spider-Man non compariva nessun altro supereroe della Marvel eccetto Spider-Man,quì invece assistiamo ad un vero e proprio Chrossover,ed è questo ciò che mi è piaciuto del film.Una storia fantastice ed un'ottima recitazione.Un film da vedere assolutamente.… Expand
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BenHJul 18, 2007
I dunno what the problem is with critics these days... they don't seem to rate a movie on what it is.. they want another Schindlers list or something equally as deep. News flash!, comic books aren't meant to be deep (Well most of I dunno what the problem is with critics these days... they don't seem to rate a movie on what it is.. they want another Schindlers list or something equally as deep. News flash!, comic books aren't meant to be deep (Well most of them), they are meant to be action a bit of comedy and stick to the storyline of the comic book that made them so damn.. well.. fantastic. I really liked some of the stuff they did the merging of powers was cool and i never really had a bored moment in it. However i do have three very big problems with this film 1) Silver Surfer never says.. TO ME MY BOARD!, even though they give him the perfect chance to do it. 2) Galactus is a giant smoke screen and the little we do see of his face is fire? What the hell, I love silver surfer but the possibility of seeing Galactus was what drew me to this movie.. I didn't see him once.. i saw a shadow of his head on Jupiter :S that was about it... very disappointing. 3) Silver Surfer who Galactus gave a tiny bit of his power was able to kill galactus... and yet seemingly survive at the end.... ok cmon now your stretching things.. Galactus would have laughed, with that awesome voice of his, at the pure audacity of such an attempt.. Silver Surfer is meant to beg for Galactuses mercy and then be trapped to earth forever for his treachery... Why Stan lee allowed someone to change this we will never know i guess. Ok other then that i was entertained but severely disappointed at the changes in storyline.… Expand
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MariamWJul 18, 2007
This movie was really good. A must-see. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible woman have great chemistry. Flame boy is really cool too! Rock man is funny and is a rock.
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KelvinSelimorMar 8, 2022
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Threat on a planetary scale. More interesting, captivating and cooler. Now, The Fantastic Four is not a boring team of superheroes as it was in the first film, but a strong family that can evenFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Threat on a planetary scale. More interesting, captivating and cooler. Now, The Fantastic Four is not a boring team of superheroes as it was in the first film, but a strong family that can even resist Galactic evil.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 27, 2020
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 hunt…
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fritlMar 15, 2022
better than the first but not great. i recommend if you like superhero movies but not for anyone else
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onefMar 16, 2022
Much better than the first movie, I liked it even though a lot of critics panned this movie!!!
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JaredC.Oct 6, 2007
FF2: Rise of the Silver Surfer has a weak point in its plot every second with a touch of dullness, and standards. But these special/visual effects we were given are amazing, I was astonished by them. And if you put your full thought into it, FF2: Rise of the Silver Surfer has a weak point in its plot every second with a touch of dullness, and standards. But these special/visual effects we were given are amazing, I was astonished by them. And if you put your full thought into it, it is entertaining, and creative throughout.… Expand
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JonH.Jun 15, 2007
JUST got back from the midnight showing. Now, I'm biased because the FF are my favorite superheroes, period. But even I have to admit the first one was pretty hum drum. I went into this with a mixture of dread and hope. I have to say, I JUST got back from the midnight showing. Now, I'm biased because the FF are my favorite superheroes, period. But even I have to admit the first one was pretty hum drum. I went into this with a mixture of dread and hope. I have to say, I really, really liked it. To me, this was a proper Fantastic Four movie. About 20 times better than Spider-man 3 for sure. The Silver Surfer, the Fantasticar, Doctor Doom... everything felt so right. It's not nearly as brainless as some critics make it out be. There's genuine warmth between the characters, and there is some growth. In the FF's world, there's no cloud of death hanging over them ala Spider-man that drives their sense of responsibility. Their scientists who go on fun adventures, enjoying their powers and trying not to kill eachother when their familial bonds get to be too much. Their not being hunted and spurned by a world who hates them ala X-men. There's not a lot of pathos, so maybe that makes them seem shallow. But it's not that simple. There are a lot of inter-relationship issues that stem from being a family. It's this, set against the backdrop of all these crazy adventures, that makes the team what they are. The first movie felt sort of forced in places, and didn't have nearly the scale an FF movie should. This movie was much better. I'd like to see more exploring, more strange worlds, etc in a future movie, but this was a step in the right direction. It had more of a global feel. Also, Julian McMahon totally redeemed himself as Doom. He was really cool. If anything, I want to see more adventures of this team now. It was very short. A perfectly paced 90 minutes (which was refreshing after the over-long, sometimes boring Spider-man.) Oh, and the thing that most people are in a tizzy about? Didn't bother me a bit.… Expand
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MikaelJun 28, 2007
This is a great movie. Its not a masterpiece but its great fun and enjoyable to watch. The Film improves greatly on the first Fantastic four.
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DougW.Jun 15, 2007
Sure it's a comic book summer escape, with some unintentionally stupid stuff, but there's more than enough intentionally stupid -- and fun -- stuff. Overall, it's fast, it's funny (very funny), it's a wonderful world Sure it's a comic book summer escape, with some unintentionally stupid stuff, but there's more than enough intentionally stupid -- and fun -- stuff. Overall, it's fast, it's funny (very funny), it's a wonderful world traveler's travelogue (if not a galactic traveler's travelogue), and best of all, it introduces the Silver Surfer, one of the cosmically grooviest of the Marvel comics superheroes ever -- and that's great!… Expand
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PaulK.Jun 15, 2007
A little better than the first. Clunky at times(in ways you expect)but if you're a fan of comic book adaptations, this is worth seeing at some point. I had fun.
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10
RPJun 22, 2007
I was surprised at how good this movie was, especially the finale, which was a feast of special effect and never let up on the action. The movie also had plenty of humorous elements to go along with the action. FF4 is so much better than the I was surprised at how good this movie was, especially the finale, which was a feast of special effect and never let up on the action. The movie also had plenty of humorous elements to go along with the action. FF4 is so much better than the first, thats why I'm giving it a 10.… Expand
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FredBobJun 29, 2007
I think its a good movie. Its slow at points put the action is pretty good. It still bring comedy with the action which is always nice and the movie also sports one of the hottest woman in the world. Jessica Alba!!
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SpenJ.Jun 15, 2007
Simple fun movie.
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AaronM.Jun 16, 2007
Really an 8.5 vote, but I don't mind boosting the score. The reason for this high score is: In comparison to all the other blockbusters this summer (Shrek 3, Spiderman 3, Oceans 13, Pirates 3), this is the best entertainment so far. And Really an 8.5 vote, but I don't mind boosting the score. The reason for this high score is: In comparison to all the other blockbusters this summer (Shrek 3, Spiderman 3, Oceans 13, Pirates 3), this is the best entertainment so far. And the trailers for this movie leave so much out that you are genuinely engaged in the movie.… Expand
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AndreT.Jun 16, 2007
Surely, much better then the first one by far. Silver Surfer is a cool and mysterious character...they did a good job with him. I still dislike how they depict Doom. I like that they follow up on him, but to make him a full story Surely, much better then the first one by far. Silver Surfer is a cool and mysterious character...they did a good job with him. I still dislike how they depict Doom. I like that they follow up on him, but to make him a full story line...wasn't neccessary at this point. We could have seen Galactus instead. The film is very funny and entertaining. It's evident there will be a Silver Surfer movie...… Expand
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DavidJun 17, 2007
Not in the same league as X-Men or Spider-Man, but a quality comic movie nonetheless.
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CaptainSpauldingJun 17, 2007
Well, I did take the family out to see it today and I think the general consensus was that we liked the movie. The story is a little rushed which doesn't help it much, other than to make it weaker than it was. A lot of stuff crammed Well, I did take the family out to see it today and I think the general consensus was that we liked the movie. The story is a little rushed which doesn't help it much, other than to make it weaker than it was. A lot of stuff crammed into a couple of hours IMHO. The characterization was much better in this movie too. Johnny Storm was a real blast and Chris Evans has him down pat. Chiklis does another bang up job with Ben Grimm, but I really wish they'd let the big guy cut loose some. The Thing was always my fave character in the whole dadgum Marvel Universe anyway. Alba does an OK job as Sue Storm, but just not right for the part. Gruffudd is OK as Reed Richards, some good parts...but another misplaced actor I think. Doom sucks. The Silver Surfer rocks. Honestly, It didn't really bother me that Galactus was portrayed as a great galactic cloud. He could still be wearing the purple/red uni and the tuning fork helmet somewhere in that mess. It's all right gang, trust me. Great work on this one guys and kudos to the film makers here. As for the bad... As I said before, Alba still not right for the part. Honestly, she's just not Sue Storm. The fake blonde hair and blue contacts are an insult to our intelligence (and we're talking a comic based movie here folks). Simply put, she's just not right for the part. Don't ask me who should've been the Invisible Woman, I don't know (Elisha Cuthbert?), but not Jessica Alba. The film makers just don't get Doctor Doom at all. Just don't get it. Doom is much more over the top, more megalomaniacal, more egotistical, much more larger than life. Just not to be in this series of films. Quick problems that I have: Torch should be blonder. Thing should be BIGGER. Reed should be older and more conservative and square. Sue should be someone else. Other than that, I liked it better than the first one and give it a good review. Better than Shrek 3.… Expand
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ElCidJun 17, 2007
I really don't know what people look for anymore in a superhero special effects movie. This movie blew me away, despite the presence of a lot of weaknesses. The entire presence of the Silver Surfer, and the effects around him, brought I really don't know what people look for anymore in a superhero special effects movie. This movie blew me away, despite the presence of a lot of weaknesses. The entire presence of the Silver Surfer, and the effects around him, brought this movie to an entirely different level. There have been no good space movies in recent memory, and this was as close as we've gotten. And to be honest, this was really a movie about the Surfer, and the FF were secondary players -- which is as it should be, given that the FF is weakly done here. That said, they did a very good job, not a great job. I will definitely be seeing this movie again on the big screen, and buying the DVD when it comes out. How some critics seem to not comprehend the ending is utterly beyond me, it's so simple it's child's play.… Expand
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AndrewH.Jun 18, 2007
This was the best movie I've seen this year the only thing that might beat it this summer is transformers. I don't know why it got such low rating to be honest, I really enjoyed everything about it but the visuals is whats reallyThis was the best movie I've seen this year the only thing that might beat it this summer is transformers. I don't know why it got such low rating to be honest, I really enjoyed everything about it but the visuals is whats really amazing if you liked the first fantastic four than your going to love this one!… Expand
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DAJun 19, 2007
Where's the 6.5 vote? I'm a comic book fan, not freak, and this movie is disappointing. Silver Surfer deserved more than this. Dr Doom isn't really necessary and the ending is..as someone else said here, insulting. CGI is just Where's the 6.5 vote? I'm a comic book fan, not freak, and this movie is disappointing. Silver Surfer deserved more than this. Dr Doom isn't really necessary and the ending is..as someone else said here, insulting. CGI is just ok. They made it a silly-funny movie and they should know by now that we don't want that! Just look at Batman Begins. So you don't need to see it at the movies, trust me.… Expand
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TonyLJun 20, 2007
Has a few laughs, but I was disappointed with the portrayal of Galactus. The Thing was watered down too much. Jessica is damn good looking, but won't have to worry about giving an awards acceptance speech.
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sketchR.Jul 6, 2007
Doesn't anyone ever actually read comic books and then review the movie? I understand that movie reviewers aren't like the common citizens, were comic books are a part of the childhood experience. But the least they could do is Doesn't anyone ever actually read comic books and then review the movie? I understand that movie reviewers aren't like the common citizens, were comic books are a part of the childhood experience. But the least they could do is admit this in their reviews!?! I'm getting so tired of this commonplace... Anyway, Fantastic Four: RotSS is about as close as anyone can get to interpreting this classic comic book, without becoming a "fanboys only" snooze fest. It becomes less about the technicalities and more about the relationships famous Super Hero's have with each other, and the unique optimism Fantastic Four has always had. People want Fantastic Four to be the next X-men movie and fail to see that if they were actually given that, they really wouldn't want it.… Expand
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DH.Oct 13, 2007
I thought it was good fun. Extremely silly but you have to expect that from a comic book adaptation.
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MichaelS.Jun 15, 2007
Despite having a few problems, it was an enjoyable movie & was better than the first. They improved upon the Thing's costume & the Silver Surfer was great to look at. My biggest beef with the film is that they excluded Galactus. They Despite having a few problems, it was an enjoyable movie & was better than the first. They improved upon the Thing's costume & the Silver Surfer was great to look at. My biggest beef with the film is that they excluded Galactus. They turned him from a Demi-God into a storm cloud. Very disappointing, indeed. If you liked the first, then you shouldn't have a problem enjoying the second.… Expand
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AnonymousMCJun 17, 2007
This isn't the blockbuster that we are used to from recent comic book titles made into movies, or that most of us probably expected out of the first one, but it's pretty entertaining. It's slightly campy, funny, and an overall This isn't the blockbuster that we are used to from recent comic book titles made into movies, or that most of us probably expected out of the first one, but it's pretty entertaining. It's slightly campy, funny, and an overall fun movie. So far neither of the FF movies have seem fully realized, but this movie at least shows progress in the series. Better pacing, better acting, characters a bit more fleshed out without wasted time on meaningless dialog. Not the best movie you are likely to see this year, but worth watching on a day where you have time to kill and just want to go to the theater and enjoy a fun movie.… Expand
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EddieMJun 21, 2007
Perfect way to pick up after the first movie, at least ten times better than the first movie. The action was amazing along with some great humor and dialogue in it, this is by far one of the best superhero movies ever made.
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DaltexJun 22, 2007
Big improvement on the first movie. The main characters were slightly watered down, but otherwise fairly accurate. Comic-book-to-real-life adaptations do lose something translation, so in that context this movie does very well in creating a Big improvement on the first movie. The main characters were slightly watered down, but otherwise fairly accurate. Comic-book-to-real-life adaptations do lose something translation, so in that context this movie does very well in creating a world that is a mix of "normal" and "Marvel Universe". This movie has some of the best CGI ever done… Expand
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PaulF.Jun 23, 2007
What can I say except I knew exactly what I was getting into. I expected the visuals to be fantastic, the story ok, the music loud with no real emotional foundation, and the acting just barely enough to get by. Well Fantastic Four delivered What can I say except I knew exactly what I was getting into. I expected the visuals to be fantastic, the story ok, the music loud with no real emotional foundation, and the acting just barely enough to get by. Well Fantastic Four delivered on all four accounts. It really gave me the impression that it stayed pretty true to the comic book. I don't know how many people read Fantastic four, well I wouldn't say it is known for its incredible depth. It's candy and that's all to it. It's got all kinds of bright colors, tastes sweet, and probably is not the best thing to feed the brain, but you kind of like it anyway. Sometimes you feel like caviar. Other times you feel like potato chips, or in this case, candy, big fluffy sticky mostly filled with air and a bit of sugar flavored cotton like candy. [***BIG SPOILIER***] don't read further if you want to be surprised. By the way I did not believe Mr. Fantastic for a moment was sad when his hottie bride to be played by Jessica Alba died. Come on man at least chop some onions. I guess Fantastic Four blew there entire budget on Special effects to afford any. Oh well as a visual piece of art it was worth a few sacrifices.… Expand
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ConorS.Jun 26, 2007
This movie is loads of fun. It makes the first film look even worse than it did before. The plot is much more compelling, the humor is pretty funny, the visuals are gorgeous, and the acting is passable. In addition, the silver surfer is This movie is loads of fun. It makes the first film look even worse than it did before. The plot is much more compelling, the humor is pretty funny, the visuals are gorgeous, and the acting is passable. In addition, the silver surfer is amazing! He surpassed all of my expectations. even Dr.Doom isn't as corny this time around, though I do admit that I'd rather see him without the mask. It's worth your 10 bucks. Trust me.… Expand
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MarkR.Jun 26, 2007
It was a fun movie to watch. It could be better but still fun to watch.
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