Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 15, 2007
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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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JCA.Oct 6, 2007
Very good, the best superhero film ever since X2.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SpenJ.Jun 15, 2007
Simple fun movie.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DanL.Jun 15, 2007
Hey, turn your brain off and you'll enjoy it.
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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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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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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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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.
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SuperheroMoviesAug 5, 2013
This sequel tries to have a darker attitude than its predecessor and this sums up to mixed results, while the humor remains the same and special effects improve, it's still just a tolerable sequel with no real depth outside its pureThis sequel tries to have a darker attitude than its predecessor and this sums up to mixed results, while the humor remains the same and special effects improve, it's still just a tolerable sequel with no real depth outside its pure entertainment purposes.… Expand
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MovieGuysApr 3, 2014
Still running on power from the previous movie, Silver Surfer's unusual premise and plot is something new. I wouldn't as far to call it original, but it's new.
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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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EOB900Aug 25, 2015
this was once again an ok film once again i like the fantastic four and silver surfer was good too
but the villian was unintresting and fox needs to come up with an intresting story
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FuturedirectorApr 25, 2016
Fantastic four II: Rise of SilverSurfer may have more action and adventure than the original, but it continue having problems with the story-telling and the same caractersmof everyday. Nothing new is viewed and only a stupid end could be enjoyable.
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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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dahurtbiznessJan 15, 2023
downgrade to the first movie and the downfall of tim story's f4 frachise this movie is the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" to the f4 franchise very mediore story but the cast carried the movie but just like x-men origins wolverine this movie madedowngrade to the first movie and the downfall of tim story's f4 frachise this movie is the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" to the f4 franchise very mediore story but the cast carried the movie but just like x-men origins wolverine this movie made stupid changes my guess it was another fox influence like making Galactus into a cloud the same way fox thought it was a good idea by sewing deadpool mouth shut. so this movie suffers from a med plot, recycled villains and dumb changes to the main baddy. Lawarence Fishburne did a great job as silver suffer maybe they should've got of rid of tim story and find another director like the thor movies did. i think if they would've done that it would've been alot been. it feels like the charm kinda fall apart when there just too much going on and no clear direction for the story. very disappointing its such ashamed that the cast suffer from a poorly written plot.… Expand
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liamexeApr 13, 2023
Anyone above the age of 13 who is not a fan of comic books will find Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer to be a dull, incoherent bore. For comic book fans of any age, the cinematic mutilation of one of the most renowned and belovedAnyone above the age of 13 who is not a fan of comic books will find Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer to be a dull, incoherent bore. For comic book fans of any age, the cinematic mutilation of one of the most renowned and beloved Marvel comic book epics is a horror. It transforms recognisable individuals to soulless visual effects and one of the darkest and most frightening villains to an interplanetary storm cloud.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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TyranianSep 22, 2019
Somewhat entertaining and reasonably well-produced but mediocre writing and lame story.
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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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Tessara_VejganJan 13, 2015
Rewatched it recently on BD. Just like the previous movie this one is mediocre as well. Nothing in particular standing out. Average story, average acting, ok effects.
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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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Le__XenomorphDec 16, 2014
A definite improvement over the first Fantastic Four but is still plagued by terrible acting, a so-so script, subpar CGI, and little character development. 5/10 (mediocre)
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MrMovieBuffFeb 1, 2016
'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' is a slightly better movie than its predecessor, but the key word there is "slightly".

The movie continues its adventures of the "fantastic" heroes, with Reed (Ioan Gruffudd) and Sue (Jessica'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' is a slightly better movie than its predecessor, but the key word there is "slightly".

The movie continues its adventures of the "fantastic" heroes, with Reed (Ioan Gruffudd) and Sue (Jessica Alba) planning to get married, but they find themselves a new sort-of enemy with the Silver Surfer (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) who is freezing everything in Earth's path and the heroes must stop them. But so many things get in the way for Reed and Sue as their "celebrity" lifestyle seems to get in the way of their personal lives, the media attention is preventing them from concentrating on trying to live a normal life.

Johnny (Chris Evans) and Ben (Michael Chiklis) feel excluded from the group as they overhear that Reed and Sue want to separate themselves from the hero and celebrity lifestyle.

This movie does take itself more seriously than the first, it's not darker by any means, but it does sometimes maintain a serious tone. The Silver Surfer proves to be a worthy addition to the short-lived franchise and the plot does thicken throughout the course of this movie, but, there is room, and I mean huge room for lots and lots of improvements.

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CineAutoctonoDec 2, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There the sequel of the Fantastic Four , where they were Jessica Alba, Chris Evans , and know that with silver surfer , because I know that no , but it was a fantastic family adventure , the first was enjoyable, than today , Hey! Ave Maria! What a shame , because this most Evans Captain America more in line with the Human Torch , LOL ! He gave me as laughter and also a little ignorance .… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 14, 2016
Then when the Silver Surfer came, it was an improvement over the first although lacking problems to what made the comics so interesting to read. Maybe Marvel should've kept the rights in the first place.
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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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antonzhalobOct 14, 2021
Фильм идет всего полтора часа, но я прямо давился - чтобы посмотреть его даже в перемотке x2
Это не затягивает!
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Rickniks38May 8, 2022
Bad only good thing I unironically liked about this movie was the club scene with Reed dancing.
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PatrickOJun 18, 2007
Here's a thought. If the Silver Surfer can take out Galactus all by his lonesome, how come he didn't do it a few sentient planets earlier and spare billions of lives and remove the potential threat to his planet? This movie insults Here's a thought. If the Silver Surfer can take out Galactus all by his lonesome, how come he didn't do it a few sentient planets earlier and spare billions of lives and remove the potential threat to his planet? This movie insults the intelligence and is silly. Jessica Alba looks like a freak with the blonde hair and blue contacts. The general guy is an idiot to keep the FF 4 under lock and key while allowing Dr. Doom a free rein (more or less). Don't waste your time unless you are a comicbook fanboy and have to go to such movies on principle.… Expand
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JoeC.Oct 5, 2007
Although i would say this was the better of the two Fantastic 4 movies, it would be much like saying, " Of the two times i have been stung in the face, this was definitely the most pleasureabe" or maybe, "That was the best head-butt to the Although i would say this was the better of the two Fantastic 4 movies, it would be much like saying, " Of the two times i have been stung in the face, this was definitely the most pleasureabe" or maybe, "That was the best head-butt to the crotch my nephew has ever given me." If this movie was just advertised as your run-of-the mill popcorn flick, it may have been tolerable. But if you're gonna call yourself a 'Marvel' movie and include the likes of The Silver Surfer and especially Galactus, you'd better do it right. First of all, the first quarter of the movie was still just talking. I mean, the 4 already have their powers and the beginning is still devoted to nothingness. When the story (and i use that term loosely) finally gets going, the movie really starts to disappoint. Apparently, the Fantastic 4 aren't nearly as interesting with their original powers so they trade around a little bit. At the end of course this all works out beautifully when the Human Torch (who is made out to be an unbelievably massive tool; 'Flame on' is an understatement) takes everyones powers (including the Thing, who just kinda turns back to a human, ridiculous) and saves the world from planet-eating Galactus (Who is now a cloud? There's gotta be a law against completely and utterly mutilating characters! Such a disappointment.). In fact, the only thing that doesn't make me reach for mouthwash and ginger ale is the Silver Surfer. The effects on him were well done, honestly better than I expected. My suggestion: if you're gonna cast Jessica Alba in a role for your move, consider maybe a role where she doesn't have to do that, that thing that actors and actresses are supposed to do. What's that called again?… Expand
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TomM.Jun 15, 2007
Acting highlights: Thing has weight, Torch has a little fire, and the Surfer is the best of the bunch. Unfortunately, he's CG. Dr. Doom is there, but I'm not sure why. The sure-fire gimmick that will pack the target audience of Acting highlights: Thing has weight, Torch has a little fire, and the Surfer is the best of the bunch. Unfortunately, he's CG. Dr. Doom is there, but I'm not sure why. The sure-fire gimmick that will pack the target audience of young males into the theatre: the story revolves around a wedding!… Expand
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GregJ.Sep 13, 2007
I found The Rise of Silver Surfer or FF2 utterly disappointing. The script was not well conceived and written. Tim Story's directing was bad. There needed to be some shared vision and research between the two that was based in fact, I found The Rise of Silver Surfer or FF2 utterly disappointing. The script was not well conceived and written. Tim Story's directing was bad. There needed to be some shared vision and research between the two that was based in fact, because the movie totally distorted who Silver Surfer is. Also Silver Surfer seemingly was barely in the movie. Also the majority of the time he wasn't rising but falling and weak. Silver Surfer, the one from the original comic book series from 1968 was much more powerful, pensive and deep than the one portrayed in the movie. Andre Braugher- consistently great actor was even bad in his role-which extends to the entire cast. Had the movie been as good as the tralier-I would have given this movie at least a 5. I will say the look of the Silver Surfer is the only true success and his movements and such due to advances in computer technology. If there ever is an origin of the silver surfer movie made- keep Story and the script writer and or man who wrote the screenplay-far away from it. An SS origin film should be directed by Brian Singer who did a couple of the X-Men Films or Brett Ratner or the director of the latest Spiderman film and the coinciding screenplay writers with those well don Marvel franchise movies.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 23, 2011
"Fantastic Four 2" is extremely terrible. Everything has gotten one step worse, and the more you watch the more paint it will bring you.
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cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012
With not much to work with, the folks behind this sour sequel to the first Fantastic failure, manage to make a bad thing even worse.
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
Somehow even worse than it's predecessor. Even more silliness and subpar writing seems to find itself into this sequel.
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
Be careful what you wish for, you may get it…

For non comic book fans over the age of 13, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a tedious, incoherent bore. For comic book fans of any age, it is an atrocity - the cinematicBe careful what you wish for, you may get it…

For non comic book fans over the age of 13, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a tedious, incoherent bore. For comic book fans of any age, it is an atrocity - the cinematic desecration of one of the most storied and beloved of Marvel comic book epics. It reduces iconic characters to soulless special effects and turns one of the most ominous and dangerous of all villains into an interplanetary storm cloud. The action, of which there is little, is predictable and unexciting. The so-called "drama," of which there is far too much, is painful. Soap opera writers would be embarrassed to script such drivel. Then there's the overlay of "comedy," which is intended to reflect the superheroes' comic book origins, except it's not funny and it makes the Fantastic Four seem more like the Four Stooges than a quartet of world saviors. For a story that has been kicking around in one form or another in Hollywood for 30 years (at one point, it was to have starred Olivia Newton-John as the Silver Surfer's girlfriend), it's discouraging that this is the best the filmmakers could divine.

Bring on Galactus, I advised during my review of the underwhelming first Fantastic Four movie. Well, they brought him on and promptly dissed him. He's not much of a presence in the film, always hovering out of sight if not entirely out of mind. And when it comes time for the big "reveal," the word "underwhelming" doesn't do the experience justice. Granted, the Galactus of the comic books, with his bright purple suit and ridiculous helmet, might have looked a little silly on the big screen, but his stand-in is a huge disappointment. To quote Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which also featured a space cloud heading for Earth: "Is that all there is? Is there nothing more?"

When the movie opens, Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd) and Sue Storm (Jessica Alba) are trying to get married. But their nuptial plans are interrupted when a celestial traveler called the Silver Surfer (Doug Jones, voice of Laurence Fishburne) arrives at Earth to prepare it as the next meal for his planet devouring master, Galactus. His arrival awakens Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon), who manages through nefarious means to be named the lead scientist on a government project studying the Surfer and his board. Reed, Sue, and the other members of their quartet, Johnny Storm (Chris Evans) and Ben Grimm (Michael Chilkis), find their best efforts to stop the Surfer to be futile, and every time they fail, Galactus looms ever closer.

Director Tim Story, who also helmed 2005's Fantastic Four, seems convinced that the movie must be pitched to pre-teens. There's something unsettling about a superhero movie carrying a PG rating. There are plenty of special effects but the action sequences (which include a soaring flight past New York skyscrapers and a chase featuring a souped-up Dodge - talk about a product placement!) could have been lifted from a video game and the characterization is atrocious. Story is creating a product and he has lost sight of everything that makes the Fantastic Four beloved by fans. I can't say this is the worst comic book superhero movie to grace the silver screen, but it's in the dregs (and this series hasn't even reached #3 yet).

The acting is almost uniformly cringe-inducing. If not for his work in Amazing Grace, I would be convinced that Ioan Gruffudd has no talent whatsoever. Jessica Alba makes love to the camera with her looks but no amount of physical beauty can camouflage the fact that she can't act. (The guy sitting next to me kept murmuring, "She's hot!" not "What an actress!" That, I suppose, is the point.) Nip/Tuck's Julian McMahon froths at the mouth so energetically that one wonders if he has rabies. Stripped of his Shield and trapped under foam and latex, Michael Chilkis comes close to making Ben Grimm a sympathetic figure, until bad jokes get in the way. And Chris Evans is simply annoying, even though he has what comes closest to a character arc.

This movie is a mess. It's as if the script was cobbled together in a rush then changed during filming. The ending, in addition to being a letdown, is nonsensical. A lot of what happens in the film, including the re-introduction of Dr. Doom, feels completely arbitrary. What does it say about a major motion picture when the Stan Lee cameo is the highlight? (That was the only time when I smiled.) Rise of the Silver Surfer is only 90 minutes long but it seems as protracted and pointless as anything else this summer has had to offer.

ise of the Silver Surfer is an insult to comic book aficionados and movie lovers alike. Those who know and love the Fantastic Four will curse Tim Story and 20th Century Fox as they leave multiplexes shaking their heads in disgust.… Expand
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AgentZApr 23, 2022
This sequel is an improvement over the previous Fantastic Four movie, but it’s still awful and has a lot of the same problems as its predecessor. The slightly overly campy tone, bad character depictions (especially the antagonists), badThis sequel is an improvement over the previous Fantastic Four movie, but it’s still awful and has a lot of the same problems as its predecessor. The slightly overly campy tone, bad character depictions (especially the antagonists), bad casting (mainly for Sue Storm and Victor von Doom), etc. The acting is at least an improvement over the one in the previous Fantastic Four film and so is the action. This has more action and a better plot than previous one and Laurence Fishburne was perfectly cast as the voice of Noran Rad a.k.a. “The Silver Surfer”. That’s it for the positives. The scenes where the Fantastic Four members switched powers by touching each other were stupid, cringe-worthy, and didn’t make sense. It was somewhat explained by Reed Richards who is the scientific genius of the team, but I still don’t buy that poorly written “scientific” explanation. The general was an idiot to trust Victor over the Fantastic Four after the Human Torch accidentally screwed up their rescue mission in England and it later cost him his own life after Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer’s board and kills him. I actually heard that Nick Fury was originally going to have the role of the general in this sequel, but I’m so glad that idea was scrapped (because of Marvel Studios obviously owning the rights to that character instead of Constantin Film), cause that character would’ve been ruined by the idiots of Constantin. The Silver Surfer was half-assed in this movie and was heavily nerfed. It seemed that the dumbass writers did not understand his character. He’s the one who gives his silver hovering board its powers, but in this movie it’s the other way around and he is supposed to travel on his board at light speed, so the Human Torch should not have been able to catch up to him in that chase scene. The Silver Surfer in the comics still has superpowers even when he is not on his board, but in this movie he is completely powerless and useless without it. What a huge waste of the amazing actors Doug Jones (who physically portrayed the Silver Surfer by doing the CGI mo-cap for the character) and Laurence Fishburne (who dubbed the Silver Surfer’s voice). But he was still the best character in this movie and that is quite saying a lot. Doctor Doom was once again butchered and the writers and Constantin still did not seem to know what they wanted to do with the character. He is one of the top 10 best supervillains in Marvel Comics and yet, none of these movies have ever gotten him right yet and were an embarrassment to him and fans. He was such a piss poor supervillain in this movie whose motivation was idiotic. He helps knock the Silver Surfer off his board only to have himself steal it later and use it to attempt to stop and destroy Galactus, so he can have all the glory to himself even after Mister Fantastic rightfully informs him that only the Silver Surfer could control the board properly and stop Galactus and save the planet from him, but Doom being too stubborn, arrogant, egotistical, prideful, stupid, and pigheaded to listen to Reed which ultimately led to his downfall and death near the end of the third act. He technically wasn’t even really a villain in this movie, just an idiotic superhero wannabe. Don’t even get me started on Galactus. He was the absolute worst part of the movie, even worse than how Doctor Doom was portrayed. He had no lines, no face, and no voice. He was literally just a humongous CGI purple storm cloud. Constantin Film is retarded for completely butchering him like that.… Expand
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patrickJul 23, 2007
A horrible storyline. And action.
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DanielA.Jun 18, 2007
Completely timid, some good visuals. Now, if your at all privy to or a fan of comics understand that silver surfer has about a good a chance of taking on galactus as you do destroying the earth with your fists. If you are going to introduce Completely timid, some good visuals. Now, if your at all privy to or a fan of comics understand that silver surfer has about a good a chance of taking on galactus as you do destroying the earth with your fists. If you are going to introduce a character PLEASE make him himself. Alternate ending one, heres an idea on how they could have ended the film. After surfer tries pleading with galactus to spare earth he agrees after Alicia (Ben Grimm's gf) offers her services to him as a knew herald- you could even call her nova (though nova has a completely different origin). You can bargain w/Galactus, you can't kill him. 2/10.… Expand
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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Fantastic Four is anything but.
A collage of terrible actors with terrible scripts, given horrendous characters with laughable moments of pure stupidity.
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nahtan1244Feb 14, 2016
A very bad sequel to an incredibly mediocre first try. The fantastic four rise of the sliver serfer fails to try to do things right. Johnny storm and reed Richards are the only good characters again but the silver surfer just looks bad. Don'tA very bad sequel to an incredibly mediocre first try. The fantastic four rise of the sliver serfer fails to try to do things right. Johnny storm and reed Richards are the only good characters again but the silver surfer just looks bad. Don't get me started on what they did to galactus. He is basically a big cloud of nothing really. Overall a really terrible sequel to a mediocre first try… Expand
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RodneyM.Jul 2, 2007
This movie sucks. The dialog is cheesy, the acting sucks, and the title makes no sense. The silver surfer didn't "rise" from anywhere, he came from space. And at the end he destroyed Galactis, which he could have done all along when he This movie sucks. The dialog is cheesy, the acting sucks, and the title makes no sense. The silver surfer didn't "rise" from anywhere, he came from space. And at the end he destroyed Galactis, which he could have done all along when he was destroying those countless other planets. It wasn't as bad as the first, the special effects were cool, but don't see this movie. At the end they hinted at a sequel, i hope they can bring this series back.… Expand
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