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It's high time for "clobberin' time." Fantastic Four, the seminal Marvel Comics series launched in 1961 that paved the way for Spider-Man and X-Men, finally hits the big screen — years after those other mutant heroes became box-office sensations. Director Tim Story's highly anticipated take captures the playful tone of the Fantastic Four comics, which makes for a refreshing change from such dark summer films as Revenge of the Sith, Batman Begins and War of the Worlds. Read the full review
The Marvel comic book superheroes — Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing — blast onto the big screen to battle the evil Doctor Doom.
Director: Tim Story
Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon
Run time: 123 minutes
Release date: July 8, 2005
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense action, and some suggestive content.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B
"Take the movie on its own lighthearted terms and, chances are, you'll be taken in. "
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"The only thing it takes seriously is its mission to entertain."
Cox News Service: B
"It has a lot of action. You'll like the heroes. And the electric bad guy is cool."
Dayton Daily News: B
"... funny, without being corny, thanks to some clever lines and snarky banter. It's also visually impressive, with a highly appealing cast."
The Palm Beach Post: C-
"Do not go expecting the thematic subtexts of X-Men. This is just four geeks melting stuff, blowing stuff up, smacking through walls and positioning themselves for a sequel."
The Palm Beach Post "Flick Chick"
"There is some heavy suspension of disbelief here — mostly in accepting that human Barbie doll 24-year-old Jessica Alba is somebody's top scientist, rather than America's Next Top Model. Then again... as much fun as Fantastic Four is, I'm willing to forgive pretty much anything."
