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Justin Patel said:Does it even matter?
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It feels like I'm seeing the same patterns over and over again.
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And they've got John Locke(!)
Yeah, I noticed that too... honestly, I feel like I'm spotting him in shows everywhere lately... I mean, the guy is just such a 👍 great actor!
If I started making a list right now:
- Batman - Twister
- Twister
- Home Alone (though that 🙄 )
- Harry Potter
- The Aviator...
I honestly think the OP could have sniffed out some even better flicks than the ones listed here... no hard feelings intended...
I need a quick bit of info... since I haven't really kept up with this show, I'm not sure how far they got with the broadcast here in the States... was it just season 2 that aired on CNN, or did they manage to get through season 3 too?
Independence Day - 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
I still have War of the Worlds fresh on my mind, and I've gotta say, when I weigh it against what I remember from Independence Day, the winner is definitely Independence Day. It’s not even close!
Total trash, but I just picked it up at the local video store: DRACULA 3000 - 😂 😂
So, I just stumbled upon this review from a movie site:
FANTASTIC FOUR Review
FANTASTIC FOUR Reviewed by Scott Chitwood
Rating: 7/10
Rating: 7/10 Cast: Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic, Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm / The Thing, Jessica Alba as Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman, Chris Evans as Johnny Storm / The Human Torch, Julian McMahon as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom
Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic
Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm / The Thing
Jessica Alba as Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman
Chris Evans as Johnny Storm / The Human Torch
Julian McMahon plays Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom.
Kerry Washington as Alicia Masters
Stan Lee as Mailman Willie Lumpkin
Maria Menounos as Nurse Summary
Summary:
Fantastic Four Review The cast is genuinely fun and there’s some great humor scattered throughout, but let's be real—the plot holes and certain campy moments stop it from being the definitive movie comic fans have been dreaming about. Still, it's a total blast and definitely worth a watch.
The Story: Marvel Comics gave us the foundation for this one. It all kicks off when Reed Richards and his crew head up to a space station run by the industrialist Victor von Doom. While they're out there, things go sideways. Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Victor von Doom himself are all caught up in the chaos. As a result of the accident, Sue Storm gets the power to vanish and pop up force fields, while Johnny Storm turns into the human Torch, gaining the ability to fly and control fire. Reed Richards and the rest of the gang end up becoming instant superstars, with the media officially branding them The Fantastic Four. But what exactly happened to Victor von Doom during the mishap? That’s where things get complicated. Will The Fantastic Four be able to handle what's coming? The whole thing is rated PG-13 because of some pretty intense action sequences.
Fantastic Four is based on the long-running Marvel Comics.
So, here's the deal: Reed Richards and his team are basically trying to track down some wild cosmic phenomenon heading straight for Earth. To get the job done, they set up their whole operation at a high-tech space station owned by the big-shot industrialist Victor von Doom. Joining Reed on this mission are Ben Grimm, who’s a pilot and astronaut, along with Sue Storm—a geneticist working under von Doom—plus her brother Johnny Storm, who handles the flying, and of course, Victor von Doom himself. But things go south fast, right? During the mission, the crew gets hit by a freak cosmic storm, and the radiation ends up messing with their DNA. Suddenly, they aren't just scientists anymore; they're walking around with some seriously strange new powers. Talk about a bad day at the office!
So, Reed Richards discovers his body has gone totally elastic, allowing him to stretch in ways that just shouldn't be possible. Then you've got Sue Storm, who picks up the ability to vanish into thin air and whip up these force fields. Johnny Storm turns into the Human Torch, gaining control over fire and the power to fly. Unfortunately, poor Ben Grimm ends up transformed into the monstrous Thing. He’s incredibly strong now, sure, but his whole body has turned into this rocky, orange skin. But wait, how exactly was Victor von Doom transformed by the accident?
After a string of crazy accidents, Reed and the crew suddenly find themselves in the spotlight, with the media labeling them The Fantastic Four. But even with all that superhero fame, this quirky little family deals with plenty of real-world drama. Reed is struggling just to keep up with his bills. Sue is feeling the sting because Reed has such a hard time actually showing his affection for her. Then there’s Johnny, who is totally head over heels for the celebrity lifestyle. And Ben? He’s constantly leaning on Reed, desperate to find a fix for his condition. Meanwhile, Victor von Doom is watching all this friction and using it to drive his old teammates apart, all to settle a score after his corporation went under. Can The Fantastic Four actually pull together and survive his schemes?
The Fantastic Four is rated PG-13 because of all the intense action scenes and a little bit of suggestive content.
What Worked:
I've been a Fantastic Four fan for over 25 years now. Seriously, I've read most of the FF Comics, so I’ve had this specific vision in my head for a long time regarding what a proper FF movie should actually look like. The good news? This Fantastic Four actually captures a ton of what made the original comics so much fun. But here's the kicker—the bad news is that the final product just doesn't quite hit the heights it could have reached.
To get this story onto the big screen, the filmmakers definitely took some creative liberties with the source material. The origin stories aren't exactly the same, the powers have been slightly tweaked, Alicia Masters is Black, and Victor von Doom actually pursues Sue Storm. But honestly? Most of those shifts feel pretty minor. The core spirit of the comics is definitely still alive and kicking. It feels like a blend of the classic FF runs and that more modern Ultimate FF vibe where everything gets a fresh reimagining. Like, for instance, they actually link Doctor Doom’s origin directly to the team's origin. They also turned him into this organic-metallic powerhouse who can blast lightning, instead of just a guy with burns hiding in a suit of armor. Even with those changes, they still give him that iconic mask and keep his roots tied to his home territory. All in all, it stays pretty faithful to what we know and love about the comics.
They absolutely nailed the chemistry between Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm in this one. Honestly, the constant bickering and playful rivalry between those two feels like it was ripped straight from the pages of the FF Comics. Johnny just won't stop messing with Ben, constantly poking fun at him. There’s this one specific part I loved where Johnny starts teasing Ben with a little action figure of himself—it was hilarious! For me, those little character moments were easily the best parts of the whole movie.
I really think they nailed the casting for this Fantastic Four flick. Honestly, Chris Evans might be the standout here as Johnny Storm. He’s got that cocky, immature vibe down pat—a total daredevil, just like you'd see in the FF Comics. He captures that spirit perfectly. And man, when he finally leaps off a building and shouts "Flame On"? That’s one of those pure geek moments that comic fans are going to live for. Plus, it’s easily one of the best action beats in the whole movie, especially when he's trying to outrun that heat-seeking missile. Michael Chiklis is also fantastic as Ben Grimm. I’ll be honest, I always figured The Thing would need to be full CG, but the practical makeup actually works surprisingly well here. Chiklis brings exactly the right amount of grit and surliness to the part. You can't help but feel for him while he's struggling to deal with his new rocky body. Between breaking cups and accidentally biting through forks, he’s clearly having a rough time, which makes him super relatable. Ioan Gruffudd does a solid job as Reed Richards, too. They play around with his stretching powers in some fun ways, like him squishing his face against a keyboard or shifting his features. They even throw in the classic moves, like using him as a slingshot to restrain Ben. Then you’ve got Jessica Alba as Sue Storm. She wasn't my top pick for the role, but she honestly did a great job. She plays so many layers—the team's maternal figure, Johnny's sister, and Reed's love interest—and she handles all of it effortlessly. Lastly, there's Julian McMahon playing Victor von Doom. He’s quite the leading man, and hearing that smooth voice coming through the intimidating mask? Pretty chilling. Oh, and definitely keep an eye out for Stan Lee making a cameo as Willie Lumpkin the mailman!
At the end of the day, I thought Fantastic Four was a fun ride, even if it didn't quite hit the heights I was hoping for. I'm dying to see more Fantastic Four movies, you know? But honestly, I'm just not sure this one has enough juice to really kickstart a whole series of sequels. Is it enough to keep the franchise moving? Who knows!
What didn't quite hit the mark:
It’s funny how one of the biggest strengths of Fantastic Four is also its biggest flaw. Humor has always been a staple of the Marvel Comics, and the movie really tries its hardest to lean into that vibe. When it actually hits? It works. Like that banter between Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm—that was great. But man, sometimes it veers way too far into camp territory. There’s a moment where a fire truck is heading toward total disaster, and a Dalmatian in the front seat literally covers its eyes with its paw. Seriously? Then you've got a scene where a pigeon poops on Ben Grimm, and another where he just lets out a huge burp after eating. Honestly, the only thing they missed was a fart joke. All that silly stuff just drags the whole movie down.
Then there was that whole weird subplot involving Ben Grimm and his fiancée. Once he’s turned into The Thing, he heads home to see her. Suddenly, she’s running out into the middle of the street to greet him... wearing nothing but lingerie. Seriously? Like, what? Then, not long after, she pops up right at the site of a massive accident on the Brooklyn Bridge just to return a ring... which she decides to just leave sitting on the pavement where he can't even reach it. Huh? Again? It was just one of those silly moments that didn't even try to be clever.
Some parts of the story felt a little thin, too. Like, take Ben Grimm—he spends the whole movie absolutely desperate to find a way back to being human. Then, right at the end, when Reed finally offers him a fix, he’s just like, "Oh, don't worry about it." Makes zero sense, right? Honestly, there are plenty of other plot holes scattered throughout the movie, but you catch my drift.
I should probably mention that I wasn't really feeling the score by John Ottman. I mean, where was the actual FF theme? It just wasn't there. A lot of it felt more like something you'd hear during a TV show rather than a big Hollywood production. Honestly, the soundtrack felt pretty weak to me. As for the special effects, they were kind of all over the place. On one hand, the Human Torch looked awesome! But then you look at the scenes around the space station or that final showdown, and they just didn't hit as hard. Compared to the other big summer blockbusters, the effects in FF just don't seem to hold up as well.
The Bottom Line:
Fantastic Four Review Is it exactly the cinematic masterpiece we’ve all been dreaming about? Not quite. But is it still worth a watch? Honestly, yeah, it’s pretty entertaining. Even though the whole thing could have used some more polish, they actually managed to capture a good chunk of that classic comic book magic.
And honestly, all those other reviews aren't even that bad... I mean, the movie pulled in $20.8 million on its opening day! That's actually the third-best opening of the year, right behind Star Wars Episode III and Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow!
I actually missed the whole premiere run, and I didn't even touch the first season! I finally sat down to start it recently, and man, this show is absolutely incredible! 👍
quietdriver3 said:exactly, the movie is actually watchable.
Take Catwoman, for example—now that is some truly authentic garbage.
I watched it on DVD ages ago, and honestly? I ran straight to the theater just so I wouldn't be stuck with that depressing memory of Catwoman... when it hit video rental, I didn't even dare pick it up again, purely for my own safety and mental health... 😬
Honestly, the absolute dumbest part was that one scene (sorry, my memory is a bit fuzzy) where someone dragged Constantine away, and then everything went into slow motion, and he just resisted and flashed them the middle finger... it was honestly such a move for 😂 and for 🙂!
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Personally, I think Spider-Man and Batman are the absolute best comic book movies out there... but honestly, there are so many good ones that those two are just the tip of the iceberg. I wasn't expecting much from the Fantastic Four, but man, Constantine was a huge letdown for me...
P.S. check out this photo, Jessica Alba looks like she's totally worked up... 😬
It kind of gives me Resident Evil vibes, though I honestly doubt it’ll turn out quite like that... looks like we might be stuck waiting for the trailer! Maybe they'll pair it with Fantastic Four, similar to how King Kong was released alongside WOTW (which, by the way, is a total dud)
The movie drops early November... I seriously can't wait...
AEON FLUX
DIRECTOR: Karyn Kusama
CAST: Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Frances McDormand genre
GENRE: Sci-fi thriller
YEAR: 2005 country : USA Oscar winner
COUNTRY: USA
Oscar winner Charlize Theron stars in this intense Sci-fi spectacle.
PLOT: It's the 25th century, and a wild virus has forced the survivors of the human race to retreat into the last standing city, all tucked away behind a protective dome. Right in the middle of some heavy political fighting, someone hires Aeon Flux to take out a high-ranking government official. She’s mysterious, she’s ruthless, and honestly? Nobody knows where she came from or what she's really after...
Just look at Charlize... 😍
Here's the teaser poster:
