Fantastic 4: First Steps - A Review You Didn’t Ask For
It’s refreshing to finally watch a vibrant, lively superhero film again. The color grading alone already made me feel nostalgic—even though ...
It’s refreshing to finally watch a vibrant, lively superhero film again. The color grading alone already made me feel nostalgic—even though I’m a '90s baby! Hehe.Now, let’s talk about the cast. To be honest, I’m still very much Team John Krasinski and Chris Evans—they are Reed Richards and Johnny Storm for me. So I wasn't 100% sold on the new lineup at first. But Pedro Pascal? Of course he’s not bad with anything. Haha! Eventually, I liked him as Reed. And after watching Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm? I’m totally sold. She nailed it. She deserves “Mother of the Year” just for this movie.
Galactus was so good. Hoping he had more screen time and a stronger backstory, he could’ve been even more terrifying than Thanos, especially for viewers who aren’t familiar with the comics.
As for Silver Surfer (or Shalla-Bal in this version)—I had mixed feelings. Julia Garner is a great actress, but her portrayal didn’t quite match the image I had in mind. I expected a tall, commanding, voluptuous presence. She was scary, yes—but not as visually intimidating as I imagined.
The visual effects were mostly solid, except that one part—in a bad way. When The Thing carried the baby, the CGI felt a little off and jumpy. Maybe it’s because I didn’t watch it in IMAX? It was definitely noticeable.
Story-wise, I loved the reintroduction. The pacing and conflict were well-placed. I'm just curious why they added The Thing’s love interest subplot. Anyone else noticed that? Let me know if there’s a reason behind it.
Overall, it’s a great comeback for the Fantastic Four. Way better than I expected—especially after Thunderbolts. I'm now super curious to see how they’ll explore Franklin Richards and his insane power level in the future.
If you’re planning to watch it, I suggest going all out and seeing it on the big screen or IMAX. Totally worth it.
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