The first half is a pretty standard origin story, just with the personality removed. Nothing especially good or bad. Just things happening.
It just doesn't have the charm of other origin stories. They're supposed to be teenagers. I don't get any of that from it; I only know because Reed participates in high school science fair. Either way, once the Doctor Doom stuff happens, it goes from "this is fine I guess" to "eh maybe not so much."
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Fantastic Four
Change is coming.
Rating
2.5 (1)
Release Date
8/5/2015Runtime
100 minsOverview
Four young outsiders teleport to a dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
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A high-concept sci-fi action film that leans into body horror and existential dread as four teens grapple with sudden superhuman powers they never asked for. It's taut and propulsive, driven by the anxiety of change and the weight of forced responsibility.
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UnsettlingTenseExhilarating
Themes
FriendshipComing of age
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
Stylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Ensemble
Heads up
Body horror
Miles Teller
Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
Michael B. Jordan
Johnny Storm / The Human Torch
Kate Mara
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
Jamie Bell
Ben Grimm / The Thing
Toby Kebbell
Doctor Victor von Doom
Reg E. Cathey
Dr. Franklin Storm
Tim Blake Nelson
Harvey Elder
Joshua Montes
Quarterback Speech School Kid
Dan Castellaneta
Mr. Kenny
Owen Judge
Young Reed
Kylen Davis
Teasing School Kid
Evan Hannemann
Young Ben
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