Rushed, corny, and entirely predictable

Rating: 5/10 (21 March 2012)

I have to admit, I was very excited to view this film. As a superhero fan, I couldn't wait to see it. The whole ordinary-guy-turned-super was appealing, it didn't hurt that Fantastic Four buff Chris Evans would star as the leading role. Next, the corniness. The effects were great, to some extent. I can only watch a slow-motion exit by Chris Evans while the background burst into flames once. (I'm not even sure that happened but then again, the entire movie was one big blur.) I was disappointed. The so called "relationship" was cliché. Who would have thought that after the transformation ladies wouldn't fall at his feet? Who would have thought that the one girl that liked him for who he was before would win his heart after? After seeing one chick flick, you can safely predict the outcome of their relationship. The ending was good, but it made the whole movie seem like a simple back story for the big Avengers film to hit theaters in May. I'm not even certain I'm going to give that a try after this flop. The entire movie was rushed, scenes were predictable and the acting was overdone. Props to Chris Evans for working with what he had, but this is one movie no American should have to sit through.