A mediocre sequel to a mediocre film.

Rating: 5/10 (18 June 2007)

I was not a big fan of the first fantastic four movie, but I must admit I had a good time watching it. I thought perhaps this sequel would be a chance to keep the same entertainment with a better script. Boy was I wrong.
Perhaps it's wrong to criticize a "comic-book movie" for having a contrived plot or a weak script...so taking THOSE things for granted, it's still lacking what any superhero movie needs: action.
The biggest problem with the action scenes (if there even is more than one) is the lack of an antagonist. The silver surfer is rather elusive and demure. The FF don't so much fight a villain as they do chase him or try to slow down the destruction of whatever environment they're in. No spoilers, but I definitely saw the FF fight buildings and debris more often than any person.
So that's my review. Even ignoring the weak story, the bad dialogue, and the directionless acting (except for ron perlman) that one might expect, there is also a disappointing lack of action. I was hoping for a roller-coaster, and I felt like I was stuck waiting in line.