Better than the reviews

Rating: 7/10 (16 July 2005)

OK, first things first. I am not a movie critic and don't play one on television. I really don't like them and, on more than one occasion, have strongly disagreed with what they have to say. I regularly read the reviews of all the movies (Thank you Entertainment Weekly), that peak my interest. However, I have NEVER gone to see a movie strictly on the opinion of a MOVIE CRITIC; friend, relative, coworker maybe, movie critic, never. OK, rant over - on to the movie. The most important thing that you the reader of this message (thank you in advance for reading this, by the way) must understand is that I am not a big Fantastic Four fan. Sure I know of them, mostly through the appearances that they made in Spiderman comics (which was one of my favorites - loved both movies also) but I never really got "into" them as much as some people. I do not own, nor never have owned, a Mister Fantastic Sippie Cup, or Human Torch Underwear or any other merchandise available. I had my own opinion of what each character is and how he/she should act. I went into this movie (having read/seen 3 different reviews - Entertain Weekly, People Magazine (I think), and Ebert and Roper) with very low expectations. It was a better movie than I expected, a fun filled, high energy, popcorn movie. While the movie will not win any Oscars (I seriously doubt that it will even be nominated for any), it was fun to watch. Somewhere along the way, we the movie going public have forgotten something - movies are supposed to fun and entertaining. This is that movie!! Don't let the movie critics take over the world by saying that a movie is "too silly" "too unbelievable" "poorly scripted" or whatever they use for the catchphrase of the week. Go see a movie to have fun and be entertained.