Fantastic Four  Fantastic for what it is.

Rating: Null/10 (16 June 2007)

I argue with my nephews constantly about the comic book movies. They grew up in graphic novel era. Deep dark brooding characters. I grew up in comic books. Stan Lee is probably mostly responsible for my wit and charm. I got it from the characters he created. So if I had my choice between the brooding Dark Knight and the light wit and humor of the Fantastic Four Fun is going to win every time. I first read comics books because I was too lazy to read a book. Then I read them because I identified with the characters and they we're fun. I only had twenty minutes to entertain myself between the demands of family chores, school or my jobs. The comic book gave me that time. This movie is a comic book. It's not a graphic novel. I don't have to think about it or even look deeply into it's meaning. It is quick easy fun filled E S C A P E. Today's price for escape is around $10 an hour at the theater. And I'm worth it.