Unique Retelling of the Battle between the FF and Galactus !!!

Rating: 8/10 (25 February 2008)

I actually gave the film 8.5, it tells a good story,FANTASTIC special effects, and intergalactic fun !!!
The major drawbacks of the film were the marketing, focus, and length.
In the original comic story , Galactus was/is a Giant , in scope and power , in the film, just a giant mean cloud.
The Silver Surfer was the harbinger, sent to scout planets for Galactus' energy life supply and sustenance.
When Kirby drew him that way, it was for a purpose,it gave him an identity, it was the FF that went head to head, not just the Surfer..
But , that being said, Director Tim Story does a fine job, with a good script, could have been better, longer and more fulfilling.
Sue and Reed are in love and ready to tie the knot, when , enter the" Silver Surfer "!
He is preparing the Earth as the next smörgåsbord for Galactus, by creating craters in a certain geometric order around the world, as discovered by Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic(Ian Gruffudd)and also Dr. Doom(Julian McMahon).
Enter the U.S. Army who combines forces with the FF and Von Doom, who has since recovered from his last encounter with the FF.
And of course., Dr. Doom has his own agenda, getting the surfboard, which has tremendous power, and taking over the world , which is one flaw of the film, because he doesn't realize , Galactus is coming.
That would have been a GREAT battle, Dr. Doom vs. Galactus ! Never happened.
But ,the emotional bonds between the FF members comes across Strong ,and Heartfelt ! The dangers they face have real consequences, and they are shown.
Michael Chiklis is Terrific as the "Thing",Kirby 's Thing ! The rest of the cast is fine and they work together very well .
Sue Storm/Invisible Girl(Jessica Alba),Johnny Storm/Torch( Chris Evans),Alicia Masters( Kerry Washington),Silver Surfer/Norrin Radd voiced by Larry/Lawrence Fishburne, all are excellent . So, if you want thrills , spills,fantasy, love and a worthy intergalactic battle, this 92 minute film is for you . It really should have been 2 hours. Excellent Special effects . But, not a perfect film.
The Fantastic Four are FUNtastic !