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A few months ago I went to see Thunderbolts and was surprised to find it actually wasn't bad at all. And now, having seen Marvel's next movie offering, I can safely say they're on a two-film streak. Fantastic Four: First Steps isn't groundbreaking, but it's perfectly fine entertainment with some really standout elements.
Talking about the positives, the biggest has to be the design of the Fantastic Four's world. Separating it from the mainline MCU allows the creation of a stunning retro-futuristic world that feels straight out of a 1960's Stan Lee/Jack Kirby FF comic. Glad to see comic book movies have begun to embrace their roots more confidently, instead of being afraid general audiences can't deal with the wackier side of superheroes.
Continuing on the best elements, I have to mention Galactus and the Silver Surfer. They're both epically brought to the screen, and as sad it might be that the Surfer in this film isn't Norrin Radd, it ends up having some story importance that justifies it for me. Galactus is portrayed in an amazing fashion, similar to the Death Star from Star Wars or V'Ger from the first Star Trek movie. He is a force of nature, a looming evil that creates a great sense of tension. That's one of the other great parts of this film: it actually has stakes. Since this takes place on an alternate Earth, while we know the Fantastic Four will inevitably survive, there are no guarantees for the rest of the world.
My biggest negative for the film is actually the Fantastic Four themselves. All members are portrayed well, with a surprisingly good performance by Pedro Pascal. However, with a 1 hour, 55 minute runtime, we don't get to see as much of the FF family dynamic as I'd like. What we do see is great, but I can't help but 30 extra minutes with The Thing especially could've been very nice. The breakneck pace of the second and third acts could've benefitted from a little bit more character work to pad it out.
Overall though, very good movie. Gives me hope for a more consistent MCU quality heading into Doomsday. Just wish we had gotten this Fantastic Four team earlier.
Talking about the positives, the biggest has to be the design of the Fantastic Four's world. Separating it from the mainline MCU allows the creation of a stunning retro-futuristic world that feels straight out of a 1960's Stan Lee/Jack Kirby FF comic. Glad to see comic book movies have begun to embrace their roots more confidently, instead of being afraid general audiences can't deal with the wackier side of superheroes.
Continuing on the best elements, I have to mention Galactus and the Silver Surfer. They're both epically brought to the screen, and as sad it might be that the Surfer in this film isn't Norrin Radd, it ends up having some story importance that justifies it for me. Galactus is portrayed in an amazing fashion, similar to the Death Star from Star Wars or V'Ger from the first Star Trek movie. He is a force of nature, a looming evil that creates a great sense of tension. That's one of the other great parts of this film: it actually has stakes. Since this takes place on an alternate Earth, while we know the Fantastic Four will inevitably survive, there are no guarantees for the rest of the world.
My biggest negative for the film is actually the Fantastic Four themselves. All members are portrayed well, with a surprisingly good performance by Pedro Pascal. However, with a 1 hour, 55 minute runtime, we don't get to see as much of the FF family dynamic as I'd like. What we do see is great, but I can't help but 30 extra minutes with The Thing especially could've been very nice. The breakneck pace of the second and third acts could've benefitted from a little bit more character work to pad it out.
Overall though, very good movie. Gives me hope for a more consistent MCU quality heading into Doomsday. Just wish we had gotten this Fantastic Four team earlier.
Daredevil: Born Again was announced several years ago, shortly after the character's cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Since then, this series has undergone a very troubled and very long production. Several episodes of the original show, which had no connection to the Netflix Daredevil beyond a few central actors, were filmed before a massive creative overhaul was ordered. This led to reshoots and revisions, turning the show into a sequel to the Netflix installment.
All this to say, it's clear that Born Again is two shows stitched together. Especially with the first episode, which squeezes probably a good two or three episodes work of plot into one in a desperate attempt to introduce the new elements of the show and refit the original story. This is the show's main problem, along with some of the elements of what would appear to be the original ideas not being very interesting or fitting with the tone of the reshot material. One story is a procedural drama, the other is Daredevil Season 4. Also brought with this new direction are a couple questions, such as how did Kingpin get out of jail after Season 3, and how does the whole Hawkeye/Echo story fit into all this?
Despite this, and some poor use of new characters (the villain Muse in particular), there is still a lot to love. Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Jon Bernthal, and Ayelet Zurer play their characters just as well as ever. Cox and D'Onofrio in particular are extraordinary. Kingpin running for mayor leads to great suspense, as you keep waiting for the moment he'll crack and return to his old ways. When he finally gives in, it results in the single most brutal scene I've ever seen from a Marvel or DC property. I thought I was watching The Boys for a second.
Despite some tonal whiplash, Born Again is without a doubt some of Marvel's best post-Endgame content, and I look forward to Season 2, where a singular vision from the show's creative team will hopefully fix most of Season 1's issues.
All this to say, it's clear that Born Again is two shows stitched together. Especially with the first episode, which squeezes probably a good two or three episodes work of plot into one in a desperate attempt to introduce the new elements of the show and refit the original story. This is the show's main problem, along with some of the elements of what would appear to be the original ideas not being very interesting or fitting with the tone of the reshot material. One story is a procedural drama, the other is Daredevil Season 4. Also brought with this new direction are a couple questions, such as how did Kingpin get out of jail after Season 3, and how does the whole Hawkeye/Echo story fit into all this?
Despite this, and some poor use of new characters (the villain Muse in particular), there is still a lot to love. Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Jon Bernthal, and Ayelet Zurer play their characters just as well as ever. Cox and D'Onofrio in particular are extraordinary. Kingpin running for mayor leads to great suspense, as you keep waiting for the moment he'll crack and return to his old ways. When he finally gives in, it results in the single most brutal scene I've ever seen from a Marvel or DC property. I thought I was watching The Boys for a second.
Despite some tonal whiplash, Born Again is without a doubt some of Marvel's best post-Endgame content, and I look forward to Season 2, where a singular vision from the show's creative team will hopefully fix most of Season 1's issues.
I've never read the books Reacher is based on, but after hearing so many good things about the first season I took advantage of the fact it's free to watch on Amazon Prime right now and I'm glad I did.
Reacher is almost the perfect action series. Its protagonist is a cross between Sherlock Holmes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a hobo (not a vagrant). In the first season, an unfortunately timed appearance at a small town leads him into a massive conspiracy involving local law enforcement, massive corporations, and even the federal government. Through this mystery, Reacher meets a few allies and many enemies as he attempts to figure out how it connects to his personal life.
That's the simplified version of the plot, and you've probably heard a similar one before. Reacher isn't some genre-bending or defining twist on the action, "one man army" style of film. It knows exactly what it is, and it executes it really well. It has great action sequences (but not so much they lose importance), a few endearing romantic subplots, and a cast of well-defined, enjoyable characters (even if most of them are the typical action movie stereotypes you've seen before).
Where Reacher differs from typical action fare these days is its story. That story is not just the minimum requirement of lines of dialogue to justify fight scenes. It is intriguing, layered, and even manages to pull out a few surprises. Also breaking the norm, Reacher himself is a bit more layered than the average action hero. He is a hulking figure (and that fact is referenced countless times in the show), but he's also an extremely smart and capable tactician who survives more off his wits than brute strength. Personally, I think the first season is a great pitch for Reacher's actor Alan Ritchson to take up the mantle of Batman in the new DC universe of movies.
To sum up, Reacher is certainly worth your while, and displays a level of competency in front of and behind the camera that really makes it stand out from most action media. Can't speak on seasons 2 and 3, but season 1 left me very impressed.
Reacher is almost the perfect action series. Its protagonist is a cross between Sherlock Holmes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a hobo (not a vagrant). In the first season, an unfortunately timed appearance at a small town leads him into a massive conspiracy involving local law enforcement, massive corporations, and even the federal government. Through this mystery, Reacher meets a few allies and many enemies as he attempts to figure out how it connects to his personal life.
That's the simplified version of the plot, and you've probably heard a similar one before. Reacher isn't some genre-bending or defining twist on the action, "one man army" style of film. It knows exactly what it is, and it executes it really well. It has great action sequences (but not so much they lose importance), a few endearing romantic subplots, and a cast of well-defined, enjoyable characters (even if most of them are the typical action movie stereotypes you've seen before).
Where Reacher differs from typical action fare these days is its story. That story is not just the minimum requirement of lines of dialogue to justify fight scenes. It is intriguing, layered, and even manages to pull out a few surprises. Also breaking the norm, Reacher himself is a bit more layered than the average action hero. He is a hulking figure (and that fact is referenced countless times in the show), but he's also an extremely smart and capable tactician who survives more off his wits than brute strength. Personally, I think the first season is a great pitch for Reacher's actor Alan Ritchson to take up the mantle of Batman in the new DC universe of movies.
To sum up, Reacher is certainly worth your while, and displays a level of competency in front of and behind the camera that really makes it stand out from most action media. Can't speak on seasons 2 and 3, but season 1 left me very impressed.