Mediocre

Rating: 5/10 (19 July 2005)

Let me say first of all. Whenever I go to the movie theather to see a movie of this sort based on a comic book I don't really expect to see an Oscar-Winning film, but at least a decent adaptation of the comic book. The movie, although I have little knowledge of the comic book, was weak, not because it wasn't exactly like the comic book because it is expected that a movie will always have little differences here and there for running time's sake, but this film really didn't do justice to the comic book or even to the cartoon series. However, it had its moments, with Chris "The Human Torch" Evans, and Michael "The Thing" Chiklis providing some laughs, but the other actors, especially the Welsh actor playing Reed Richards, are very dry and wooden. The story is not told well and the only enjoyment you can get out of this movie is the special effects and if you're a man seeing hottie Jessica Alba A.K.A.Invisible Woman on a spandex uniform. If you're looking for a Spider-man or Batman Begins type of movie with brilliant storytelling and character insight, do yourself a favor and stay away from this one at all costs!