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grandpajoe6191Sep 23, 2011

"Fantastic Four" is not fantastic as it sounds. Its not like "Spiderman" or "Iron Man". Its worse than them. Its terrible with diverse problems; starting from the acting to the visuals, everything is childish and a waste of time. Save"Fantastic Four" is not fantastic as it sounds. Its not like "Spiderman" or "Iron Man". Its worse than them. Its terrible with diverse problems; starting from the acting to the visuals, everything is childish and a waste of time. Save yourself and watch something alse.… Expand

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DyliebarMar 2, 2016

It's an okay film, I will admit that!! I liked the action, I liked the characters, it was a fun time!!! Even though the storytelling was a bit off and the acting was really corny at times!

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ImUnavailableMar 2, 2012

it is clear that Fantastic Four doesn't want to take itself too seriously. In some cases this can be a good thing for a movie to do. This does not, however, give a movie permission to aim low. But that is precisely what FF does. Boringit is clear that Fantastic Four doesn't want to take itself too seriously. In some cases this can be a good thing for a movie to do. This does not, however, give a movie permission to aim low. But that is precisely what FF does. Boring characters, cliche writing and underwhelming action combine to make this an entirely forgettable film that wastes most of its potential.… Expand

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TyranianJul 7, 2019

Has some pluses (Evans, McMahon) and some decent humour but stuffs up a lot of things.

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bfoore90May 6, 2016

Not as bad as what is presented but mediocre at best. The plot is bland and some of the acting is pretty corny but its pieced together with some good comedy and some flashy action scenes.

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billrullerMay 16, 2012

I can understand why this was criticized too much, but to me personally I kinda thought it was decent. It still could've done better though. I do like the cast to the heroes and villain. The action scenes are pretty good, but the sad part isI can understand why this was criticized too much, but to me personally I kinda thought it was decent. It still could've done better though. I do like the cast to the heroes and villain. The action scenes are pretty good, but the sad part is that there was only 2 scenes. Also, this whole movie does is always make pointless catch phrases so it would sound funny. They didn't have to make the whole movie humorous. I was surprised to the performance of Julian McMahon as Dr. Victor von Doom, he was better than I thought. But the thing I really disliked about this movie was the annoyance of Human Torch and complaining of The Thing. The Thing always **** and complained through out the whole friggin' film, I wanted Mr. Fantastic to use his elastic body to cover Things mouth. There was a few flaws with this film, but I still enjoy watching it. It's just not a great superhero alliance film, like X-Men, Watchmen, Kick-Ass, and The Avengers.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMar 10, 2011

It's not one of Marvel's best titles, it's settles on mediocrity and never really goes anywhere all that interesting, but some good action sequences and humor help hold up the bland plot, an ok movie that fans of the comic will appreciate.

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MovieGuysSep 28, 2013

Don't listen to the other critics on this one, Fantastic Four is fantastic! The effects are great, some moments are humorous, and it actually moves along without lagging.

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JekSpaceyMay 3, 2014

I would be a coward if I did not admit that I enjoyed this film (of course the most fun is given by the shapes of Jessica Alba) , but even if I did not admit that it has one of the worst screenplays ever written for a cinecomic . Take theI would be a coward if I did not admit that I enjoyed this film (of course the most fun is given by the shapes of Jessica Alba) , but even if I did not admit that it has one of the worst screenplays ever written for a cinecomic . Take the Raimi Spider-Man , which I think best represent how it should be done a cinecomic , in those films there's always been a dramatic side and a funny side , but neither of them prevailed over the other, Raimi was able to keep them in perfect balance , making it believable ( as a film about a man spider to be credible ) most of the events !
In " Fantastic 4 " this balance there is absolutely , in fact, the film tends to give more benefit to the side comic caring about the psychology of the characters and their state of mind after having acquired powers . The consequence is a characterization of the characters to the limits of trivial !
Another weak point is the villain , anonymous and absolutely no bite , really badly written !
On the plus side we definitely special effects incredible , absolutely not at the level of the film, and the music , which surely would have had even more impact if the film had been conceived differently!
If you want to see a cinecomic studied well and with great directing and screenwriting , stay completely away from this mess !… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 25, 2020

Not all that bad but better than that disaster from 2015. Is it a masterpiece? no. Is it acceptable? Yes! The story is acceptable, good characters, good acting, and actually fun. I do get why most people hate it but like I said before it's

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MovieLonely94Jun 11, 2011

Four astronauts named Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm gain superpowers after being affected by a cosmic radiation exposure and uses them to save their town, but little do they know that Victor Van Doom has also beenFour astronauts named Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm gain superpowers after being affected by a cosmic radiation exposure and uses them to save their town, but little do they know that Victor Van Doom has also been infected with a full power so dangerous that they must stop it before its too late.

I'm gonna give a thumbs up for the cinematography, the CGI, the action scenes, and the acting.

However, I'm gonna give a thumbs down for the bland script, the plot holes, the overused clichÃ©s, and the dumbest moments where Johnny Storm as the Human Torch carries an action figure of the Thing in which Ben as the Thing destroys it.

Fantastic Four is a very mediocre marvel movie, but it has the potential of the comics with strong performances, cool CGI, and unique action sequences.

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FredBobOct 17, 2006

The movie was ok at best. The biggest problem is that one of the hottest women in the world (Alba) has to go invisible. Too bad!

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JacobJul 26, 2015

Fantastic Four’s decent cast, serviceable banter, and amazing effects on the Thing both in looks and character show the crew has some handle on the group but unfortunately the story gives them nothing to work with. Once the group gets thereFantastic Four’s decent cast, serviceable banter, and amazing effects on the Thing both in looks and character show the crew has some handle on the group but unfortunately the story gives them nothing to work with. Once the group gets there powers nothing happens. Little action, no crime fighting just characters sitting around and doing nothing until the last 10/15 where the audience witnesses a decent fight with a poor quality Doom. With the way comicbook movies have evolved over the years this film becomes even more of a joke/cheesefest as time goes on. Thankfully, the sequel, which this film surprisingly got, picked up the pace a bit and regardless of its problems was better and somewhat resembled what a Fantastic Four movie should be. Hopefully the reboot will continue the trend.… Expand

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lususgreeneMay 11, 2011

The FF deserved better. This is an Iconic comic franchise. Legendary, as big as they get. Yet for the movie they slap this together? The poor casting on Dr. Doom, Invisable Women, and Reed Richards didn't help. Not that these people are badThe FF deserved better. This is an Iconic comic franchise. Legendary, as big as they get. Yet for the movie they slap this together? The poor casting on Dr. Doom, Invisable Women, and Reed Richards didn't help. Not that these people are bad actors, nor can they be expected to save such a weak script, but they absolutly do not potray the FF characters well. Marvel Should buy back the rights to this franchise and make the movie it deserves.… Expand

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FilmReviewsSep 4, 2012

While it haves great actors, "Fantastic Four" wasn't worth enough. It is an enjoyable movie, but It doesn't go to the level of Batman, or Iron Man. The story is a bit predictable, but the comedy was funny at times.

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Rox22Apr 20, 2015

To be fair, I feel this movie isn't as bad as many make ir out to be. The Fantastiv is a great comic, but it is one of those comics that simply only works on paper (or digital page.)

The effects are pretty good and I thought the castingTo be fair, I feel this movie isn't as bad as many make ir out to be. The Fantastiv is a great comic, but it is one of those comics that simply only works on paper (or digital page.)

The effects are pretty good and I thought the casting was generally good all round. Alba may not be a perfect visual depiction of Sue Storm, but I thought she did OK.

My main gripe with this movie is the writing.OMG, could they messed Dr Doom up any more! Granted, McMahon is doing his best with what he's been given, it still isn't enough to hide the butchering his character underwent in the writers script. For shame Mark Frost and Michael France!

Plot is also incredibly underwhelming. Granted, it does work very well as a F4 origin story, a shame it didn't do much else.

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Fantastic 4 is a decent, but flat, origin story. It doesn't do too much wrong, but fails to be interesting, aside from a few moments here and there. Worth a watch, but only as a rental.… Expand

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Tessara_VejganJan 13, 2015

Rewatched it recently on BD. Its an ok movie. Has its moments but ultimately mediocre. Story was not very good. acting was average, effects were nice.

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SuperheroMoviesMay 17, 2014

Fantastic Four lacks the emotional depth and storytelling ability that has made past Marvel films so memorable, but the light humor of the characters occasionally makes it worth the while.

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marcmyworksDec 3, 2013

A cheesy yet action packed motion picture based on the classic comic. Despite poor special effects,
Story, casting and acting, and a final battle that will leave you wanting more, the directing isn't half bad.

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juliankennedy23Jul 27, 2014

Fantastic Four: 4 out of 10 Some comic book heroes don't translate well to film. Daredevil was a case in point. While a blind guy wearing a cherry red leather outfit might work on the panels of a comic book it looks silly on screen. (Not thatFantastic Four: 4 out of 10 Some comic book heroes don't translate well to film. Daredevil was a case in point. While a blind guy wearing a cherry red leather outfit might work on the panels of a comic book it looks silly on screen. (Not that this excuses the horrible Daredevil movie mind you) Mr. Fantastic (The stretching guy) of the Fantastic Four suffers this same fate. When he stretches it looks either disgusting (hand squeezing under the crack beneath a door) or quite silly (every other time he stretches.) Not that the character is helped by Ioan Gruffud's somnolent performance. He makes up one third of the most sleep inducing love triangle ever filmed.

The lady in question is the Jessica Alba who looks fantastic in and out of her costume (She turns invisible when naked sorry guys. But some dutiful frame by frame DVD action will surprise the patient) but she expresses no emotion about either man (Or for that matter having superpowers. But I guess looking like Jessica Alba is kind of a superpower in itself). The third part is our pseudo villain Dr. Doom. (I say pseudo because he turns villain sometime around the closing credits in the most truncated villain performance in the history of superhero films) Dr. Doom as written for the comics is the perfect screen super villain. Which begs the question why he is barely in this movie and more importantly why he is a metrosexual evil businessman (Forced to be evil because his IPO went down in price and the bank is pulling out? Which shows a remarkable lack of knowledge how IPO's work) When Alba tells Gruffud she never slept with Doom we have to believe her. I have a hard time believing these saccharine characters go the bathroom let alone have sex.

The other two members of the four (Evans and Chiklis) give competent if one note performances. But by the time all the introductions and back-story is completed the movie is over. With no villain, unimaginative action set pieces and some shaky special effects Fantastic Four is more mediocre than fantastic. Though there is that one frame of a not quite invisible Alba that is Fantastic indeed.… Expand

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Kai82Oct 5, 2021

It is a solid superhero movie and introduction of the titular characters. Might not be a masterpiece or rival the MCU movies but is not garbage either and if you compare it against the 2015 reboot you will definitively see the qualities ofIt is a solid superhero movie and introduction of the titular characters. Might not be a masterpiece or rival the MCU movies but is not garbage either and if you compare it against the 2015 reboot you will definitively see the qualities of this movie. The Fantastic Four have a long history in comics and were introduced in 1961. They have a lot of great story arcs and popularity even if it declined a bit over the years. Movie wise they have definitely not much luck but this here is pretty faithful and well made given the circumstances (just look at more modern movies that tried modernizing classic stories and you see what I mean) I know that hardcore fans will hate me for this statement which is somewhat fair to be honest. Story: Like I said this is the introduction movie for the characters. It explains how they get their powers and their resolve A group of 4 humans were doing / observing an experiment in space and when something goes wrong were hit by cosmic radiation. This does not have the expected consequences of radiation poisoning (Don't look this up as it is a nightmarish topic). All of them develop different abilities and have to deal with the changes. This is the set up. The story works more than it misses but while it is entertaining it is not a masterpiece either. I think they could do more here with the story and to a bit lesser content with the characters except Victor which is a terrible representation (but with a good actor that delivers). Lets continue with the cast. I think 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 an interesting character an I like his performance. While I see a great performance their comic counter parts have more depth a greater stories. I will praise the support actors too. Now to the elephant in the room. I am also a fan of Julian McMahon and even say he does an amazing job with the given role or better said script. However Victor von Doom is not just an evil bad guy. He has depth and in a regard has hero qualities, honor and values. For example: When he took over the world in the comics he ended all wars, solved world hunger and turned the armies into emergency help forces. Not your typical villain and there is always the doubt that he is right while the heroes are too naive to change the world for the better. Also deply within he sees him not worthy of powers in a cosmic scale. This is just the tip of the iceberg as he has also quirks and weaknesses that make him interesting. Did I point out that he is a king in the comics and deeply cares for his people but even this is a bit flawed by his quirks? Back to the review. From the technical standpoint it looked really good back then. Be it special effects, costumes, make up and sets. Good performance in that category. Overall this is enjoyable but not memorable. The movie is nearly never brought up today as the MCU set higher standards. Worth watching at least once for me.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffFeb 1, 2016

Tim Story directs this animated, family friendly movie...not superhero movie, that is 'Fantastic Four'.

In this movie, we follow some iconic scientists including Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd), Sue Storm (Jessica Alba), her brother JohnnyTim Story directs this animated, family friendly movie...not superhero movie, that is 'Fantastic Four'.

In this movie, we follow some iconic scientists including Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd), Sue Storm (Jessica Alba), her brother Johnny Storm (Chris Evans) and Ben Grimm (Michael Chiklis), along with Victor Von Doom (Julian McMahon) to travel to space, only to find themselves in an accident that leaves them with extraordinary abilities.

Reed can stretch further than any human being can, Sue can turn invisible to the point where you'll forget that she is even in the room, Johnny can manipulate fire hotter than Super Nova, and Ben turns into a giant rock. Victor has also been affected by the accident, which allows him to produce bolts of energy.

The main issue with this movie, to start of with, is the content...it is rated 'PG' from where I'm from. That is an issue, the genre of superhero movies are not "family films", kids can still watch them, but where is the violence? Where is the grittiness? Where is the occasional time where our heroes can speak with realistic dialogue and not having any trouble using the occasional curse word every now and then?

This film is nothing but a cliched cartoon with an over-reliance on special effects that does not do a good enough job covering its thinly written story and non-sympathetic heroes.

I don't hate this movie as much as most people do...but I can see the reasons as to why some would anyway, but I will say that this movie does get a rating of a "Fantastic" 4...out of 10.… Expand

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TheDude-Aug 6, 2015

Despite the esteemed cast and good special effects fantastic four is trying to be a comedy rather than a superhero movie but the worst part is the comedy isn't even funny, also the movie really lacks in character development.

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CineAutoctonoJul 25, 2015

Here 's another Marvel movie because beyond the Fantastic Four director Tim Story was fair as in the sequel, but do not despair because the restart in this year will be better than the two of Story.

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kyle20ellisMar 24, 2022

The film does look very good, and the special effects on the whole were well done. The script is a little uneven, but the spirited performances make up for it. Michael Chiklis is very good as Ben, and Julian McMahon is enjoyably camp asThe film does look very good, and the special effects on the whole were well done. The script is a little uneven, but the spirited performances make up for it. Michael Chiklis is very good as Ben, and Julian McMahon is enjoyably camp as Victor Von Doom. Chris Evans is spirited as Johnny Storm, though I wasn't hugely impressed with Ioan Gruffud and Jessica Alba. They just didn't convince and their chemistry at times felt a bit awkward. Also the story is a bit slow and predictable, though at least the characters were likable. Usually when the story fails the characters fail, though I felt there could have been a lot more development. All in all, a flawed but enjoyable film, that is not as bad as people make it out to be. 6/10 Bethany Cox.… Expand

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EOB900Aug 25, 2015

I know people say this is bad but i honestly i think its ok
I think the choices to play the fantastic four are great choices and i like its creativity and its gets a few laughs
But unfortunately the film does lack a story and a villian

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EpicLadySpongeJan 14, 2016

Marvel's first attempt to make a Fantastic Four movie was handled out to 20th Century Fox Film Corporation which we all thought it would've been a good idea. This was obviously better than the 2015 reboot although the Thing is way too small.

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nahtan1244Feb 14, 2016

An ok movie. The best characters are johnny storm and Reed Richards. Sue storm and ben grimm are not very good. This movie gets the comedy element of the fantastic four right and dr.doom's look was taken straight from the comics and veryAn ok movie. The best characters are johnny storm and Reed Richards. Sue storm and ben grimm are not very good. This movie gets the comedy element of the fantastic four right and dr.doom's look was taken straight from the comics and very good. However the action scenes are cheesy and not well done. also the acting can at times be a little choppy. Overall this is an ok but borderline bad adaptation of the fantastic four… Expand

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FuturedirectorApr 25, 2016

A superhero film that uses inappropriate story-telling, simple action, more love and friendship than violence (as it shouldn't), same characters, simple visual effects and a bad beginning. Until now, any Fantastic Four film is a good one. ButA superhero film that uses inappropriate story-telling, simple action, more love and friendship than violence (as it shouldn't), same characters, simple visual effects and a bad beginning. Until now, any Fantastic Four film is a good one. But it's coming, at least, now we've this not-satisfactory-enough "action" film.… Expand

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

Adapting The Fantastic Four was never going to be easy. Any Fantastic Four film has to respect the beloved characters at the team's core, the first fruit of the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby collaboration which—alongside Lee and Steve Ditko'sAdapting The Fantastic Four was never going to be easy. Any Fantastic Four film has to respect the beloved characters at the team's core, the first fruit of the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby collaboration which—alongside Lee and Steve Ditko's Spider-Man—revolutionized comics in the early '60s by introducing problem-ridden heroes. Following the source material means establishing four distinct personalities, getting the family-like team dynamic right, making sure there's action, throwing in some laughs, creating convincing special effects, and getting the origin story out of the way while still making room for an adventure. That's a lengthy checklist. Fantastic Four puts half a click next to a single box.

To focus on the positive, Tim Story's Fantastic Four—the product of a decade of development, countless screenwriters, and several directors who drifted in and out of the project—comes alive whenever the focus shifts to the relationship between the Human Torch (Chris Evans) and The Thing (Michael Chiklis). After encountering a cosmic storm while working alongside Julian McMahon (as a business tycoon who spends the film slowly turning into Dr. Doom), Evans, Chiklis, Ioan Gruffudd (playing the stretch-tastic super-scientist Reed Richards), and Jessica Alba (playing the Invisible Girl) return to Earth with strange—and in Chiklis' case, disfiguring—powers. Chiklis becomes destructively depressed; Evans, as probably the least angst-ridden comic-book hero ever created, can't wait to take to the skies, show off for girls, and perform motorcycle stunts. (That last part doesn't make a lot of sense, but a trip to the X-Games provides plenty of opportunities for product placement.) Chiklis conveys a real humanity beneath his none-too-impressive monster suit, and Evans makes it clear that his constant teasing is, in its own way, an attempt to keep his buddy from plunging into despair. It's nicely played by both actors.

Then there's the rest of the movie. The obvious product of countless revisions, Fantastic Four jumps from character to character and scene to scene with little logic and gives everyone but Evans and Chiklis a single defining character trait to go with their powers: McMahon is megalomaniacal. Gruffudd is dull. Alba is, well, the girl. Sure, the characters should be iconic, but they don't have to be living action figures. There's a spark-free love triangle between Gruffudd, Alba, and McMahon, and eventually, everyone starts stretching, disappearing, flaming, or clobbering as the plot dictates. Then the film ends with the promise of many more adventures to come. But who would want them? Not comic-book fans, who've been spoiled by too many good movies like Batman Begins and the Spider-Man series. Not action fans, who will wonder why the fireworks fizzled. And not the morbidly curious looking for the truly terrible film that the early trailers promised. Instead, they'll find something much worse: A garish mediocrity.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsJun 3, 2017

It could have been better. The actors were not great, but some did good. The story was the best part. They had a great villain, and chose a good backstory. It was somewhere in the middle of good, and bad.

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JPKJun 14, 2019

WAY Too Campy
Movie being campy is okay, But Fantastic Four is way too over-the-top and goofy to be taken seriously.

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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017

This film is not horrible. This is actually a fun film. The acting is definitely not great, and the film is filled with cliches. But overall, this is a fun, dumb, enjoyable superhero film.

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TheElusivePossomAug 30, 2005

You have to take a film like Fantastic Four with a pinch of salt, because it is what it is: an FX-laden, cheesy-line-riddled action-fest. In terms of depth, it's on a par below X-men and Spiderman, swapping multi-dimensional character You have to take a film like Fantastic Four with a pinch of salt, because it is what it is: an FX-laden, cheesy-line-riddled action-fest. In terms of depth, it's on a par below X-men and Spiderman, swapping multi-dimensional character presentation and believable plights with tighter costumes and firmer buttocks; perhaps a fair trade? The film reflects the powers of its heroes well: it seems hot at first, but soon requires huge stretches of imagination, resulting in a plot that is rocky, and at times invisible. The extent to which The Thing's wife harshly breaks of their marriage based on his new image is ridiculous. Otherwise, the film manages to hold your interest for as long as it lasts, but culminates in a dire conclusion (it hurts to compare the final epic battle of this film and any other super-hero flick, it really does). Just about worth seeing, but everyone will anyway.… Expand

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SamOct 26, 2005

Even though it's no Batman and Robin (by this I mean it's not terrible), it's still no Batman Begins (by this I mean it's not Spectacular). That is pretty much the whole movie, the FX are not terrible but aren't Even though it's no Batman and Robin (by this I mean it's not terrible), it's still no Batman Begins (by this I mean it's not Spectacular). That is pretty much the whole movie, the FX are not terrible but aren't great, the acting isn't awful but not classic, and the only thing that isn't either is the dialouge, and I don't mean that in a good way. Batman Begins, Red Eye, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the Underated War of the Worlds are still better, but I will more likely than not still get this. I won't use money or gift certificates though. I'll wait for my birthday or if my friend wants to give it. So it's good, but I won't use money top own it though. I disagree with almost everyone who said this was the best movie of the summer, but I'm not calling them retarded or stupid as I usually do, since the only time I do it is when they insult my opinion, and since they don't I'll respect their opinion, as long as they respect mine.… Expand

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MichaelB.Dec 7, 2005

It stays true to the story of the comics and it has Jessica Alba in it, so that will be enough to draw in a lot of fans. However, it just doesn't have the energy that some of the other recent Marvel comics-turned-movies, such as the It stays true to the story of the comics and it has Jessica Alba in it, so that will be enough to draw in a lot of fans. However, it just doesn't have the energy that some of the other recent Marvel comics-turned-movies, such as the X-Men series and Spiderman series, have. Still, I suppose it's much better than that god awful version of Daredevil with Ben Affleck.… Expand

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IlzeS.Sep 10, 2005

Movie was a lot laughable. There are funny jokes, some kind of adventure. I liked Jessica Alba & Ioann Gruffud. Only, Gruffud is better in King Arthur. Funny, small movie.

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KeenanSAug 9, 2009

An insipid, and painfully stupid comic book flick. This film quite simply; is not fantastic on any level. From the numerous cliches, to the stupid action scenes, to the awful dialogue and humor, Fantastic Four falters under the weight of its An insipid, and painfully stupid comic book flick. This film quite simply; is not fantastic on any level. From the numerous cliches, to the stupid action scenes, to the awful dialogue and humor, Fantastic Four falters under the weight of its ineptitude and fails to entertain. You have much better options when it comes to comic book films like; Watchmen, Sin City, The Dark Knight, Iron Man, or the Spider-Man trilogy. Go see one of those instead.… Expand

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JamesB.Dec 11, 2005

Passible, light fun. Good cast, although Ioan Gruffudd, playing Reed Richards, seemed a little miscast. Probably would have been disappointed to have seen it in the theater...but, on DVD, not so bad.

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ChuckM.Dec 10, 2005

This hearkens back to the good old days of comic book movies that have no plotlines or reasonable dialogue. Comicdom's first family is given the 1960's camp treatment instead of the intelligence offered to Spider-Man & Batman This hearkens back to the good old days of comic book movies that have no plotlines or reasonable dialogue. Comicdom's first family is given the 1960's camp treatment instead of the intelligence offered to Spider-Man & Batman Begins - or even the Hulk. Disappointing to a lifetime FF fan, but not unentertaining.… Expand

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RirenDec 31, 2006

This movie manages to be stupid, mediocre, and very cool at the same time. It isn't a great film like Spiderman, but it still has its own moments and character. Given the source material, and Jessica Alba, its simply impossible for this This movie manages to be stupid, mediocre, and very cool at the same time. It isn't a great film like Spiderman, but it still has its own moments and character. Given the source material, and Jessica Alba, its simply impossible for this movie to fail its audience on all levels, and it doesn't. Like I said, it has its moments, which prove that it's more than a meaningless presentation of the IP. But overall, its a rather stupid movie, in many ways. Plus, it lacks the excitement and build up of the characters *as superheroes*, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. If you're into superheroes, it's an entertaining flick, but it's not a great movie, and is nothing compared to what comic book movies can be (for that, see Batman Begins and Spiderman).… Expand

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JeffM.Aug 25, 2006

It really does suffer in to the unavoidable comparison to The Incredibles...and most other comic book movies made in the last 3 years. With a different director, the second installment would have shot of making a good movie.

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StephenC.Jul 29, 2007

The story is good, but the only part I liked was the one action sequence

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KelvinSelimorFeb 19, 2022

Fantastic Four. A storm that changed fates. Good humor and cute charm of the Four is the only plus of this film. Completely incomprehensible motives of the main villain and a conflict out of nothing on the bridge.

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6

CoreGamer1408Apr 26, 2023

It was ok I had more fun than not with this one for sure. Undemanding easy to watch family orientated Superhero movie for sure.

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4

thetrApr 18, 2022

While nothing is perfect about this film, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and that's what it's all about. The characters are compelling and I personally loved the Human Torch.

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4

Rickniks38May 8, 2022

Loved Chris Evans as Johhny Storm as for everything else it's kind of bad or meh. Doctor Doom was not developed well at all and its hard to see why he becomes evil and wants to kill The Fantastic Four.

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4

DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022

Not all too great. A pretty generic super hero film. It’s kinda weak but there is some enjoyable moments.

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