Excellent comic adaptation

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2005)

"Fantastic Four" complete a hat trick for comic fans. This year has seen the great "Sin CIty" and "Batman Begins" grace multiplex screens, and now another shining comic film is released. While nowhere near as violent, brooding or dark as the other two summer comic films, any fan of the book knows that the FF are defined by a lighter, family feel. This movie nails that perfectly. This film recreates the essence of Lee/Kirby, Byrne and Waid/'Ringo. Comics are supposed to be fun, and that's what this movie is. I was uncertain about the cast at first, but they all do great jobs. Chiklis and Evans especially nail their characters. I cannot imagine a better Thing and Johnny Storm is in full cocky glory. The family dynamic is there with Reed and Sue in the parental positions while Johnny and Ben bicker. Characterization this great is rarely seen.