My fant4stic review

My fant4stic review 

 

Intro: Is anyone else tired of directors trying to outdo Christopher Nolan?

Fant4stic: This movie is about Reed Richards trying to invent a teleportation device. He gets his chance when he gets the attention of Dr. Franklin Strom, who offers him a scholarship. With the help of other people, he was able to build it, so they decided to take it for a test ride. That didn't go well because their bodies are altered from the experience, so they have to figure out how to get back to normal?   

The third time is not the charm for this franchise. I'm holding 20th Century Fox feet to the fire on this because they didn't pick the right director to work on this movie. I say that because Josh Trank (the Director) didn't work on a lot of movies, and he was out of control during production, allegedly. If the rumors of how he behaved are true, then I'm disappointed in him. I mean, he should have known that studios would undermine him; this is not new. Despite this movie being loosely based on the Ultimate comics of the same name, the director didn't want this to be a Fantastic Four movie. Do you see what I mean about trying to outdo Christopher Nolan?  

This movie feels like three different movies spliced together, not in a good way. Unlike the 05 movie, this is latterly an origin film. I say that because the characters are in their late teens and early twenties in this movie, why!?! I wouldn't mind this if the creators were setting them up to become a family, but that didn't happen due to them not sharing a lot of screen time together. The movie tried to give us a scientific explanation of how they got their powers, but it doesn't work because their powers are connected to their personality flaws. When they do get their powers, the movie doesn't explore how it affects them. 

Going back to flaws, these characters don't have them because they're not like their comic book counterparts, what the fudge!?! I wouldn't mind the serious direction this movie takes if it had humor to light up the mood, but it doesn't. We could've had a different bad guy if the writers didn't written him or her out of the movie at the last minute. The way this movie ended is unbelievable. It's going to be hard to talk about the characters because they don't stand out. The climax was contrived. 

Reed Richard may be brilliant, but he's a dull character. I don't buy his friendship with Ben Grimm because we don't have scenes with these two reminiscing about their friendship or hanging out. He also did something to Ben that was messed up. I can't blame Ben for being mad at him for that. I was hoping that this movie would set up the romance between Sue and Reed, but that didn't happen either. 

Ben Grimm is suppose to be the tough guy of the group, but he doesn't carry himself like one. Also, his rough upbringing seems to have no effect on him, so why does the movie show us that? I don't like how this movie incorporates his catchphrase. I'm having a hard time believing that he's smart enough to help Reed because he doesn't show his intellect. When he turns into the Thing, he doesn't have any pants, which makes me ask questions about his body that I shouldn't be asking. 

Susan Storm is an outcast because she thinks everyone is predictable; she sees nothing but patterns. She's right to a point, but I would like to see someone challenge her worldview. Also, if she truly feels this way about people, why is she happy to see her brother Johnny? 

Speaking of Johnny Storm, he's the rebellious one of the pack, but he doesn't have the personality. I can understand why I mean, if he did, he would outshine everyone else. He's the only one who's fine with his powers, but he's not excited about them. As far as Johnny being Black goes, I can understand why that bothers people; you can't change a character for no rhyme or reason without a response. Also, what's the point of Susan being adopted if it doesn't add anything to the story?  

Victor Von Doom is an outcast by choice because he doesn't trust authority. He's a smart man with an ego and only sees the worst in humanity. We learn things about him, but the movie doesn't explore them, like he used to work for Baxter (The place where Dr. Storms works) and he has feelings for Susan. The reason why he's called Doom is that he's all Doom and gloom, you can't be serious! He shouldn't have been in the movie, not because I'm tired of him, it's because the movie doesn't know what to do with him. Also, is it me, or does he look like a burned crash dummy? 

Dr. Storm is a mentor to the group. He believes that everyone is good and has the potential to do better. This plays a role in why their tension between him and Johnny. It's a shame that the movie didn't give him more screen time.               

 

I like that the origin story is different. If you're going to retell the origin story, change it up. I understand why the creators changed the title to separate it from the other films; however, it's a joke. I don't mind this movie being dark and a cautionary tale. Not every Fantastic Four story is a family adventure. The group, being outcasts and coming together, could have worked if it was done well. 

All in all, this is the worst Fantastic Four movie I've seen so far. Don't take my word for it, ask Stan Lee why he didn't make a cameo? You can say what you want about the other films, they got certain aspects of the comics. One more thing, if this or any other studio makes a Fantastic Four movie, don't let it be an origin story, and do have Dr. Doom as the villain. 

Rating = Trash