Ignore the Reviews

Rating: 6/10 (10 July 2005)

If you're going to a superhero movie to see intense drama and brilliant character development, get over it. That seems to be what the professional reviewers are looking to see in this movie. As a result, they tend to give it low scores or "thumbs down." However, if you want to see a visual reenactment of a comic book series that features outstanding action and characters that don't take themselves too seriously, this is a good film. There are several things that differentiate the Fantastic Four from other comic book superheroes. The first is that they don't wear masks or have hidden secret identities...they are who they are. Another key differentiator is that they rarely work alone, choosing instead to combine their powers into a super team...sort of like the New England Patriots. Actually, this is a good lesson for teams of all kinds, that each member has strengths that can be drawn upon for the success of the team. This movie depicts these differences and has fun doing so. So, ignore the reviews and go have some fun for yourself by seeing "The Fantastic Four."