Fun and Entertaining Comic Book Fare!

Rating: 7/10 (3 July 2007)

I went into this movie with no high expectations. And yes, I was thoroughly entertained by it. It was a good comic book movie. For me it was just the right mix of action, humor (naughty at that), and drama (not too much Spiderman-like angst), rolled into one fine exciting package. All four heroes had their moments to shine action-wise and character-wise.
As in the first film, Chris Evans stole his scenes, both as Johnny Storm and as The Human Torch. This time, there was even some dramatic character development for that character. They just had to include one gratuitous scene of Johnny clad in only a towel for his female fans.
I don't know why, but Jessica Alba still did not look like the correct choice for Invisible Woman. I also don't know why her hair style looks very fake in a lot of scene, particularly the one set in a Japanese garden, where it was truly fixed up horrendously.
The Silver Surfer was truly a star in this film. His cool appearance and action sequences are great to watch. I was surprised to note in the credits that the voice was given by Lawrence Fishburne. Great choice, as he delivered the few lines of the Surfer with just the right mix of sinisterness and dignity.