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Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with a couple more looks at FANTASTIC FOUR... Now, these below reviews are positive (the first not very detailed at all, the second more specific), but much like how the negative review of THE DEVIL'S REJECTS I just posted made me more excited for the movie, these two reviews just seem to strengthen the warning bells going off in my head about this film. I've liked the new imagry in the last couple trailers and I hope this movie is an amazing time. FF has never been my favorite book, but I always found the characters super cool when they popped into AMAZING SPIDER-MAN or some of the other Marvel titles I absorbed as a kid. I've always loved their interaction, their powers and their villains. Dr. Doom is classic.

The reviews are full of hope, but it really feels to me like it's two people going, "Holy shit! This was supposed to make a Uwe Boll movie look like CASABLANCA and it actually isn't too painful!" Maybe that's just me being cynical about this project... I hope it's good. I'd much rather see a good Fantastic Four movie than a soggy turd sandwich FF flick. Here are the reviews!

Hey all you comic fans, BC here with a review of the Fantastic 4 movie which I attended a screening of this past Monday here in NYC. First off I have to tell you I was expecting this movie to be very very bad. In fact, the main reason why I went to see the screening was to see it for free as I couldn't imagine shelling out any money for a movie I expected to be a total flop. I mean, do you remember the first trailer?

Well, the best test of whether you'll enjoy this comic book movie is the latest trailer. If you like the latest trailer, you'll like the movie because it basically the whole movie, or the best parts anyway. You just need to see all those scenes in the context of the entire movie, otherwise they don't make much sense do they.

Of course there's a list of things wrong with the movie, I'm not even going bother going into them. We all have high expectations for these movies. I'm always hoping one of these days a new comic book movie will come out that does justice to its original material as David Fincher's Fight Club has done for Chuck Palahniuk's book.

So my recommendation is if you're one of the mass movie goers, see the movie. If you're a fan, see the movie, at matinee price. It's entertaining and I promise it won't be painful to watch like the Hulk. Flame on!

That's pretty even... but it worries me that he didn't want to include the negatives and that, apparently, the best parts are in the trailer. The bits of Johnny Storm flaming on and tossing fireballs promise more than what they're showing... if there isn't much more then I don't know... I just can't shake the stink of LOST IN SPACE that seems to be oozing off this film. We'll all know soon enough, though. Anyway, here's the second review, a much more positive and indepth review. Enjoy!

Hey Harry.

Just came out of a press screening of Fantastic Four at the AMC Empire in NY, and I have to tell you – this thing was just plain fun. I'm talking flame shootin', car throwin', Alba tits-a-poppin' fun. This movie knows exactly what it is - a fun summer movie – and never takes itself too seriously like the X-Men films have at times. It feels more like the Spidey movies in that it manages to be playful and funny, but still deliver some kick-ass action sequences and a few comic references as a tip of the hat to the fans. Since the Fantastic Four is all about the different characters and how they interact, I will break down how they each came across in the movie:

The Human Torch: OK, I have to start with Johnny Storm because he is one of the best reasons to see the movie. Chris Evans steals the show, and hopefully we will see a lot more of him in the future. The Human Torch special effects looked amazing. Seeing him fly across the screen in the trailer is one thing. Seeing him use his powers in a fight scene is just awesome.

The Thing: Michael Chiklis was born to play The Thing. Say what you will about the costume, Chicklis brings that character to life. You can't help but feel sympathy for this tragic character who has been horribly scarred and can't do anything about it. His bits with the Human Torch are some of the funniest in the movie.

The Invisible Woman: Jessica Alba is hot. Period. Next…

Mr. Fantastic: Well, 3 out of 4 (or 4 out of 5, counting Doom) ain't that bad, right? Look, there isn't much to say about Ioan Whatever-the-Hell-His-Name-Is. He pretty much stays out of the way of the remaining characters, and that is a good thing. The stretching powers look cool, and the way they are used in action scenes is awesome.

Dr. Doom: Julian McMahon is evil – and that is a good thing. It isn't until the end of the film that you get a glimpse of Doom's full powers, but they are awesome, and if the character is in the net movie (most likely a given) the Fantastic Four will have theur hands full.

Look, this movie isn't Shakespeare, and it doesn't pretend to be. It is just a fun summer movie full of action, a great looking girl, and a few laughs. The first movie in a franchise is where we get to meet the characters, and get a taste of things to come. This movie does that extremely well, and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for these characters. So Sit back , eat your popcorn, and enjoy the ride.

If you use this, please call me The Kid On The Escalator


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by TheJoker
Jun 30th, 2005
01:37:28 AM
foist
by white owl
Jun 30th, 2005
01:38:31 AM
First?
by El_Barstardo
Jun 30th, 2005
01:38:32 AM
Hmm, guess not...
by El_Barstardo
Jun 30th, 2005
01:39:01 AM
Wrong. It should be Shakespeare
by docfalken
Jun 30th, 2005
01:43:57 AM
how about..
by nolan bautista
Jun 30th, 2005
01:49:43 AM
the guy about me is right
by MaximusCD
Jun 30th, 2005
01:59:40 AM
Velvet Revolver
by Gideon82
Jun 30th, 2005
02:06:20 AM
Silver Surfer
by Det. John Kimble
Jun 30th, 2005
02:14:40 AM
This is like the third "F4" review to slam "Hulk."
by SmarkJobber
Jun 30th, 2005
02:20:41 AM
kudos docfalken
by sith-vol
Jun 30th, 2005
02:36:52 AM
"Lost in Space"
by Ribbons
Jun 30th, 2005
02:50:52 AM
"So my recommendation is if you're one of the mass movie goe
by Thorfin
Jun 30th, 2005
02:53:37 AM
Figure of Speech
by Ribbons
Jun 30th, 2005
02:56:23 AM
Eh...
by Ribbons
Jun 30th, 2005
03:00:43 AM
no
by llephen
Jun 30th, 2005
03:05:37 AM
Notice hw everthing FF must first be qualified?
by JUSTICE41
Jun 30th, 2005
03:08:18 AM
I know I'm going to see it. I'm pretty sure it'll be
by Lone Fox
Jun 30th, 2005
03:16:50 AM
Is there really a big movie slump?
by docfalken
Jun 30th, 2005
03:19:36 AM
Justice...
by Sayhey Kid
Jun 30th, 2005
03:22:35 AM
Well so far the only reaction presented from all these reviews
by Thirteen 13
Jun 30th, 2005
03:22:39 AM
oh and The Hulk
by Sayhey Kid
Jun 30th, 2005
03:24:33 AM
The bitter bitchslap to the back of AICN's head is going to
by Triumph poops!
Jun 30th, 2005
03:25:20 AM
Folks Are Camping Out At Gruman's Theater Right Now In Antic
by docfalken
Jun 30th, 2005
03:50:54 AM
Thirteen 13, reality check: Jessica Alba's tits will ALWAYS
by Triumph poops!
Jun 30th, 2005
03:54:31 AM
Have you read the Arad interview @ MTV?
by eule
Jun 30th, 2005
04:58:49 AM
Was supposed to go to the screening last night in NYC.
by Mr. Profit
Jun 30th, 2005
05:17:47 AM
Who gives a Shit if FF makes more cash than BB
by John-Locke
Jun 30th, 2005
05:20:10 AM
The more grown up approach of Batman Begins suits DC material bu
by Silver_Joo
Jun 30th, 2005
05:21:14 AM
OK I liked The Hulk, but damn I am hearing too much about him on
by Mr. Profit
Jun 30th, 2005
05:22:43 AM
Hulk was fantastic. Ang Lee approached it with intelligence and
by Silver_Joo
Jun 30th, 2005
05:25:54 AM
"A Uwe"...
by SalvatoreGravano
Jun 30th, 2005
06:40:04 AM
bollox
by soulsonic
Jun 30th, 2005
06:46:50 AM
bollox
by soulsonic
Jun 30th, 2005
06:46:55 AM
What's the point of advance reviews?
by misterglass
Jun 30th, 2005
06:50:43 AM
bollox
by soulsonic
Jun 30th, 2005
06:52:19 AM
HULK was an incompetent, bloated, hack job, boring piece of shit
by Triumph poops!
Jun 30th, 2005
06:56:15 AM
if you're one of the mass movie goers, see the movie
by LuckyYoga
Jun 30th, 2005
07:09:06 AM
Triumph poops, are you saying that I'm not allowed to like H
by John-Locke
Jun 30th, 2005
07:32:05 AM
"Spielberg got voted best director ever above Kubrick on this si
by Big Dumb Ape
Jun 30th, 2005
08:12:13 AM
Told you fellow fanboys...I'm looking more right with every
by Lost Skeleton
Jun 30th, 2005
08:16:34 AM
One last time...
by Theta
Jun 30th, 2005
08:25:05 AM
The Island is an uplifting movie?
by JCubedz
Jun 30th, 2005
08:29:54 AM
Nice of you to chime in your opinion Big Dumb Ape
by John-Locke
Jun 30th, 2005
08:58:21 AM
Quint, give it the fuck up...
by Childe Roland
Jun 30th, 2005
09:18:51 AM
Ok, I have to chime in on this one...
by Lost in Uranus
Jun 30th, 2005
09:37:30 AM
Gotta disagree with you on the book, Theta.
by FluffyUnbound
Jun 30th, 2005
09:37:50 AM
Whoops.
by FluffyUnbound
Jun 30th, 2005
09:39:30 AM
Thinking good thoughts....
by sith-vol
Jun 30th, 2005
09:56:39 AM
Has anyone noticed how all movie trailers are now structured ali
by cookylamoo
Jun 30th, 2005
10:00:25 AM
I liked "Hulk."
by NeoAngelus
Jun 30th, 2005
10:04:59 AM
Triumph poops
by NeoAngelus
Jun 30th, 2005
10:18:20 AM
Hulk, good and bad
by DennisMM
Jun 30th, 2005
10:46:51 AM
Silver Marvel has always been about
by Sayhey Kid
Jun 30th, 2005
10:58:32 AM
Wow, so Hulk was so bad it's cool to love it now?
by Drath
Jun 30th, 2005
11:14:50 AM
Plants
by Doc_McCoy
Jun 30th, 2005
11:43:54 AM
Why Hulk sucked...
by OBSD
Jun 30th, 2005
11:44:33 AM
Not Taco Bell, llephen, Burger King
by K-pobuibo
Jun 30th, 2005
11:59:58 AM
The Hulk = Worse Comic Book Flick Ever
by fiester
Jun 30th, 2005
12:01:09 PM
The Hulk = A Decent Movie
by Kielbasa
Jun 30th, 2005
12:19:20 PM
"I hate the movie I haven't seen"
by The_Iceman2288
Jun 30th, 2005
12:20:13 PM
Nick Nolte
by DinoDeLaurentiis
Jun 30th, 2005
12:30:04 PM
Dino DeLaurentis
by John-Locke
Jun 30th, 2005
12:41:15 PM
The greatness of movies is still decided only by people who were
by TonyWilson
Jun 30th, 2005
12:51:22 PM
Here I am again, defending Hulk and other unrealistic expectatio
by oisin5199
Jun 30th, 2005
12:54:19 PM
So... the bottom line is, If you liked The Hulk, you might swall
by Ardee-El
Jun 30th, 2005
01:03:09 PM
Dino does rule.
by docfalken
Jun 30th, 2005
01:09:18 PM
Hulk again ...
by Silver_Joo
Jun 30th, 2005
01:21:30 PM
"Hulk" is like...
by Christopher3
Jun 30th, 2005
01:25:10 PM
Hulk bad
by coop
Jun 30th, 2005
01:34:11 PM
Christopher a 3
by DinoDeLaurentiis
Jun 30th, 2005
01:35:53 PM
Hulk bad! Fantastic Four, Rental!
by ZeroCorpse
Jun 30th, 2005
02:05:27 PM
The most annoying thing in the Hulk was Jennifer Conneley's
by cookylamoo
Jun 30th, 2005
02:09:53 PM
My opinion of what went wrong with the Hulk.
by Dokkalvar
Jun 30th, 2005
02:10:27 PM
As disappointing as HULK was overall, it still had one of the be
by odysseus
Jun 30th, 2005
02:21:40 PM
My two cents
by Lost Skeleton
Jun 30th, 2005
02:35:17 PM
Dokkalvar nailed it...
by Sayhey Kid
Jun 30th, 2005
02:39:29 PM
and apprantly Lost Skeleton...
by Sayhey Kid
Jun 30th, 2005
02:41:06 PM
Dokkalvar, Hulk
by Wil_Of_Iron
Jun 30th, 2005
03:05:49 PM
Dokkalvar and WillofIron
by oisin5199
Jun 30th, 2005
03:15:11 PM
Dokkalvar, one more thing
by oisin5199
Jun 30th, 2005
03:21:43 PM
oisin5199
by Wil_Of_Iron
Jun 30th, 2005
03:29:47 PM
Are these even reviews? Where's the stuff about Mr. Fantast
by Jonny_Dr_Thunder
Jun 30th, 2005
03:49:35 PM
Jessica Alba is so fine I would crawl 30 miles naked on my hands
by manga junkie
Jun 30th, 2005
03:50:46 PM
Hulk in the end didn't work because...
by JUSTICE41
Jun 30th, 2005
03:50:47 PM
Frankenstein's Monster!!
by Ribbons
Jun 30th, 2005
03:51:22 PM
Oops.
by Ribbons
Jun 30th, 2005
04:01:47 PM
Too much "Angst" from Ang
by Twisted Wisdom
Jun 30th, 2005
04:28:19 PM
Good one Ribbons
by John-Locke
Jun 30th, 2005
04:33:36 PM
Oisin5199
by Dokkalvar
Jun 30th, 2005
04:38:12 PM
Umm... not to nitpick, but...
by Ribs
Jun 30th, 2005
04:52:30 PM
we are discussing Hulk because Fantastic Four might have been ha
by John-Locke
Jun 30th, 2005
05:00:28 PM
FF?
by Dokkalvar
Jun 30th, 2005
05:01:59 PM
I Saw the Hulk When I Was Unemployed...
by Flem_Snopes
Jun 30th, 2005
05:37:07 PM
Let's bring this back to the FF movie....
by Mr. Dogfart
Jun 30th, 2005
05:51:58 PM
I saw the hulk in a matinee
by Bubastis
Jun 30th, 2005
05:58:43 PM
One problem with FF
by DennisMM
Jun 30th, 2005
06:22:58 PM
No way Ang Lee is going to do another one
by eule
Jun 30th, 2005
06:42:59 PM
Dokkalvar
by oisin5199
Jun 30th, 2005
07:09:51 PM
The word "popcorn" is never a good sign in a review...
by GreatWhiteNoise
Jun 30th, 2005
07:47:44 PM
wishful thinking
by oisin5199
Jun 30th, 2005
09:51:42 PM
brobdingnag
by Ribbons
Jun 30th, 2005
11:42:43 PM
"You won't rike me when I'm Ang-Lee!"
by Ogre
Jul 1st, 2005
01:16:17 AM
Okay, I've seen the trailers, read some reviews, I'm goi
by Anla'shok
Jul 1st, 2005
01:25:13 AM
adult swim
by llephen
Jul 1st, 2005
01:37:37 AM
Silver_Joo and Bendis
by The Finn
Jul 1st, 2005
01:47:03 AM
Saw It Last Night
by SuperMac
Jul 1st, 2005
12:19:26 PM
Hulk? Fantastic Four?
by MaguaSynfield
Jul 1st, 2005
01:51:44 PM
Comparing Blade 3 to Elektra is frankly an insult to Elektra
by LordSoth
Jul 1st, 2005
01:55:23 PM
India Rubber Man
by MaguaSynfield
Jul 1st, 2005
01:56:12 PM
Elektra looked really nice....
by Mr. Profit
Jul 1st, 2005
06:43:30 PM
Hot Ass-Kicking Chick Shows
by napalm68
Jul 2nd, 2005
07:00:21 AM
Hulk
by bcharm
Jul 3rd, 2005
03:52:50 AM
bcharm
by Bulldoggie
Jul 3rd, 2005
01:38:36 PM
For the love of God stop!!!
by attizachi420
Jul 4th, 2005
12:06:10 AM
I wish Jessica Alba liked me.
by DarthCorleone
Jul 4th, 2005
01:27:29 AM
Wow you guys really liked the Hulk huh?
by bcharm
Jul 4th, 2005
09:42:36 PM
people are actually DEFENDING the Hulk?
by minderbinder
Jul 5th, 2005
02:26:48 PM
the cinematic FF were jerks at NYC signing...
by G_R
Jul 5th, 2005
03:00:07 PM
If they got Ben and Johnny right, it'll be good.
by Voice O. Reason
Jul 5th, 2005
06:39:41 PM
HULK IS GOOD!!!! Quit your bellyaching!!!
by AnamorphicRulez!
Jul 5th, 2005
06:55:34 PM

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