Decent

Rating: 9/10 (13 July 2005)

It seems like everyone hates this movie. I enjoyed it. Keep in mind it's an 'origin' movie, so they have to tell the story of how these people became the Fantastic Four. Thus, it's a little slow and plodding at times, but it is an entertaining movie. The special effects were good, the acting was decent. My only real complaints were that the movie was a little short and the big fight at the end was over too quickly. Dr. Doom is the greatest villain in the Marvel Universe, and he should be able to put up more of a fight. It seems that some of the Marvel movies are made with about 1/2 the budget they need. Now that this is a bona-fide hit and a sequel has been announced, expect a bigger and grander Fantastic 4 #2.