Better then Daredevil...

Rating: 6/10 (27 October 2005)

That right there isn't saying much though. The movie doesn't really follow closely to the comic book at all either. The movie isn't terrible though and when there is action for the most part the film is fun. Especially one scene where The Thing saves a fire truck from following off a bridge and the scene shows all of the different abilities the group has. The movie starts off very slowly with the audience having to listen to this science crap which nobody gives a **** about in the first place. The movie has quite a few of these scenes which may make some sleepy. Everybody knows when the scientists travel to space something bad happens to them only its kind of a good thing. The premise of the film is quite simple: The Fantastic Four must stop Dr. Doom who is a crazy guy who can control metal items. The acting in the film is average about what'd you expect from a superhero film. The action in the movie is the real saving point and really the only reason you should rent this film. Though there are like three action sequences they are well done enough for you to sit through all of the terrible jokes/one liners and what the hell moments which there are plenty of. One includes Jonny Storm going to an X-Games event for no reason or as he says to show off. This scene doesn't belong in the film and should have been deleted. Even with all of its shortcomings Fantastic Four is a decent enough movie that when there is action is top notch. When it relies on story though it just plain sucks. Overall: ***/*****