another great Marvel Comic Book adaptation

Rating: 8/10 (19 July 2005)

This is another great Marvel Comic Book adaptation. Not as good as X-Men or Spidey but almost up there. Can't wait for the sequels with the X-men or Spidey guest starring. As with Spidey, there are some scenes that are carbon copies of classic comic book poses. Sue Storm has been updated with Jessica Alba from wimpy Donna Reed female in the comics to self empowered modern female although she is still referred to as the Invisible Girl. Fans of Doctor Doom, possibly one of the greatest villains in the Marvel Universe, may be disappointed in his changed origin and current all so typical villainous manner. Unfortunately, he also seems like a clone of the villain in Spidey, another rich industrialist gone bad - hey are there any good rich industrialists out there?!! How about it you left leaning liberal screenwriters? The Thing is played with great empathy by Michael Chiklis, something that the creators of the Hulk seemed to have missed when they turned that movie into the Jennifer Connelly show. Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards is the perfect scientist nerd but, without a doubt, his stretching powers are the most difficult to translate onto the big screen. How many things can you do with a rubber band? The Torch is ably played by Chris Evans with just the right amount of fiery brashness and should appeal to the young male demographic. All in all a great popcorn flick.