andrewchristianjr

A weird, unsettling horror movie, and I mean that in a good way. In a time where most horror films feel the same, this one actually tries something different.

It's not perfect. Some parts feel slow and the characters aren't super deep. But if you like bizarre, body horror-style stories, it's worth a watch.

The story leans into surreal, almost body horror territory, creating a bizarre and often uncomfortable atmosphere. It's not the kind of film that holds your hand or explains everything, which I actually appreciated. It embraces its weirdness and runs with it.

That said, it's far from flawless. Some scenes drag longer than they need to, and the characters could've used more depth. There were moments where I wasn't quite sure what the movie wanted me to feel - confusion, disgust, fear, or all three - but maybe that's the point.

I usually enjoy movies like this, but this one didn't work for me. The idea is wild-metallic, magnetic walls trapping people inside an apartment building. At first, it felt like it could be aliens or some government experiment. But then they mention a factory fire... and I immediately thought, wait, is that really the reason?

From there, the movie just drags with emotional drama after emotional drama. I was hoping for something smart, tense, or thought-provoking. Instead, I got emotional conflicts I couldn't care less about, and a pretty weak ending.

Fantastic Four: First Steps might not be a perfect film, but it's easily the most enjoyable and confident adaptation of the Fantastic Four to date. For the first time, I felt like the characters were treated with care, energy, and a real understanding of what makes them special. The film blends heart, humor, and heroism in a way that feels faithful to the comics without trying to mimic the tone of other Marvel hits.

The story is straightforward but engaging, the pacing never drags, and the chemistry between the leads is genuinely strong. There's an optimism and warmth throughout the movie that's rare in modern superhero films. It doesn't try to be dark or overly serious-instead, it leans into what makes the Fantastic Four unique: a sense of family, wonder, and discovery.

The audience in my theater actually applauded at the end, which says a lot. It may not break new ground in terms of structure or spectacle, but it delivers where it counts-by being fun, sincere, and true to its source material. If this is the new direction for the franchise, I'm all in.