This is what Marvel is supposed to be
This review comes straight from my heart. Fantastic Four is a very important film in the current MCU timeline because it leads into Doomsday. But honestly, my expectations were low. You wouldn't believe it before watching, I thought, "Here comes another bad Marvel film." But they truly surprised me. Not just me, everyone. They delivered a strong message. The original Marvel spirit is back.
The plot is simple: four superheroes saving the world. But the setting and presentation were excellent. The movie had a vintage feel I'm not sure exactly when it's set, maybe the 1980s or 90s but that time period added soul to the story. It felt perfect for the tone of the film.
In the last few years, Marvel has struggled with good writing, but this project really pulled it off. The screenplay, character development, setup, and payoff moments were all top-notch. Especially Sue Storm her character was amazing. She's a mother, and you really feel her emotions. Her performance was so real and powerful that, at times, she felt like the strongest character in the movie, other three characters were also great. Even the Silver Surfer and the antagonists were well written. You could feel their emotions and relate to them. You travel with them through the story.
The filmmaking was impressive. There's a small moment where they travel through a black hole it immediately reminded me of Interstellar. The attention to detail was amazing, and the VFX quality was much improved
What I appreciated most was that they didn't waste time reintroducing the characters who they are, how they got their powers, and how they became superheroes. Instead, there's a short montage at the beginning that establishes everything quickly and effectively.
The only small negative I felt was about Mr. Fantastic. He's supposed to be the leader of the team, but I didn't really feel that leadership from him. Honestly, Sue Storm came across as more powerful and emotionally grounded. He felt more like a responsible father than a team leader.
Apart from that, I didn't find anything negative. I genuinely enjoyed everything in the film. To be honest, I only went to watch it for that one post-credit scene but the movie itself completely satisfied me and made my day. That final post-credit scene? It was the icing on the cake.
The plot is simple: four superheroes saving the world. But the setting and presentation were excellent. The movie had a vintage feel I'm not sure exactly when it's set, maybe the 1980s or 90s but that time period added soul to the story. It felt perfect for the tone of the film.
In the last few years, Marvel has struggled with good writing, but this project really pulled it off. The screenplay, character development, setup, and payoff moments were all top-notch. Especially Sue Storm her character was amazing. She's a mother, and you really feel her emotions. Her performance was so real and powerful that, at times, she felt like the strongest character in the movie, other three characters were also great. Even the Silver Surfer and the antagonists were well written. You could feel their emotions and relate to them. You travel with them through the story.
The filmmaking was impressive. There's a small moment where they travel through a black hole it immediately reminded me of Interstellar. The attention to detail was amazing, and the VFX quality was much improved
What I appreciated most was that they didn't waste time reintroducing the characters who they are, how they got their powers, and how they became superheroes. Instead, there's a short montage at the beginning that establishes everything quickly and effectively.
The only small negative I felt was about Mr. Fantastic. He's supposed to be the leader of the team, but I didn't really feel that leadership from him. Honestly, Sue Storm came across as more powerful and emotionally grounded. He felt more like a responsible father than a team leader.
Apart from that, I didn't find anything negative. I genuinely enjoyed everything in the film. To be honest, I only went to watch it for that one post-credit scene but the movie itself completely satisfied me and made my day. That final post-credit scene? It was the icing on the cake.
- Sriram007
- 24 jul 2025