All the bases except for action

Rating: 8/10 (30 September 2006)

I read Marvel comics within a few years of the start of their golden age, beginning in the mid- to late 60s. It's sort of amazing they haven't done real movies until now. Each of the main Marvel characters was made for movie-making, they had more depth and texture than either Batman or Superman, plus their associated characters and their powers were generally more interesting. My personal favorites in the golden era were the Fantastic Four and Thor (interestingly enough, at the time Daredevil and the X-Men - earlier movie selections - were considered two of the weaker entries for Marvel). The casting for this movie, as for all the Marvel movies, is flawless, although Susie was more reserved in the comics (like most any red-blooded guy I have no other complaints re: Alba), and Johnny considerably more responsible, neither flaws fatal in my mind. My primary complaint is not much happens action-wise in this one, the character development is fine but we're here for the bells & whistles too. I'm willing to give them another shot with Silver Surfer.