Full of action

Rating: 7/10 (8 July 2005)

This movie is a little thin on plot, but it delivers more than might have been promised. Alba's acting is light, but the main emotional force is hammered home by McMahon as Dr. Doom and Chiklis as the Thing. Are there tremendous plot twists? No. But the film may benefit from low expectations and the fact that much cannot be expected from what is no doubt hoped to be the first in a series. FF sets the story up, certainly for those who haven't read the comic. For those who have, they're already buying in. I'm guessing the movie will be successful enough to deliver the force for a sequel. The ending obviously leaves open that possibility.