Not Fantastic

Rating: 3/10 (26 July 2005)

I saw the Fantastic Four with a friend of mine ONLY because we were too late to see Batman Begins. I am a dorky comic book girl; however, I did not grow up reading the FF.THUS, some folks may disagree with my opinion.
There was absolutely nothing about the Fantastic Four that was indeed fantastic. Not even their powers are worthy of such an adjective. Strange, definitely. Bizarre, most certainly.
For all of its faults, though, the movie was entertaining. Michael Chiklis as Thing was great. Chris Evans as Jonny Storm, perfect. Alba as Sue Storm...eh...but she was the only recognizable actor. Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards,good, god the geek thing down perfectly. I personally have a special place for Julian McMahon as he played Cole on Charmed; but his acting was right on for Dr Doom.
If you read FF as a kid and loved it, then go see this movie. But if you didn't read it before, don't bother.
fantastic:
1. Quaint or strange in form, conception, or appearance.
2.
a. Unrestrainedly fanciful; extravagant: fantastic hopes.
b. Bizarre, as in form or appearance; strange: fantastic attire; fantastic behavior.
c. Based on or existing only in fantasy; unreal: fantastic ideas about her own superiority.
3. Wonderful or superb; remarkable: a fantastic trip to Europe. (dictionary.com)