I was a fan of the show in the nineties; I found it extremely entertaining because of its simplicity and goofiness. I enjoyed the 1995 film for the same reasons, and the likability of the cast. So, I wanted this movie to, at least, be entertaining. It was not. The characters were bland, uninteresting, and unlikable. The costumes, so to speak, looking terrible, and exactly what you'd expect from people attempting to update a campy 90's show. There wasn't a single character to whom people could relate in the whole movie. If anything, the experience was exhausting and infuriating. Picture the Transformers movie with WORSE effects and even less likable characters. Do yourself a favor; do no go see this bland, useless nonsense.
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Fantastic Four
(2015)
Not the worst movie I've ever seen...but not fun,
5 August 2015
Warning: Spoilers
I'd like to preface this by saying that I've always been a fan of the Fantastic Four (as a comic, as a team, as a concept) for what they are and the entertaining nature of their team's dynamic. When I registered on IMDb over 12 years ago, my user name was in tribute to the team. And I walked out of the theater with a feeling that could best be described as "empty". It was worse than being disgusted or annoyed or appalled...this move was not the Fantastic Four in any sense.
Now, my dislike of the film had nothing to do with the changing of The Human Torch's race (as so many of the Fox shills seem to immediately assume); I actually had no problem with that aspect of the change. But his entire CHARACTER was absolutely wrong. Johnny Storm was a fun, if childish guy with a playful streak and a good sense of humor. A "sense of humor" is pretty much what the comic book always employed; the team was a family, with its ups and downs, and had it dark moments, but they always landed on their feel and always had a cheerful undertone in the long run. The Fantastic Four in this film was not the Fantastic Four I was accustomed to IN ANY SENSE. This was FAR closer to being "Chronicle 2". Morose, dark, depressing, and totally devoid of the sense of fun and wonder that was this property's calling card. It almost more of a "let's watch these unlikeable kids undergo painful body disfigurements" feeling than anything.
I certainly got the impression that Josh Trank has personal family issues...but I don't go to a superhero movie to watch a spoiled kid go through regression therapy. I'd be surprised if the planned sequel to this film happens, to be honest; there wasn't a likable character in the move (with the temporary exception of Reg E. Cathy's Franking Storm)...I've never walked out of a superhero movie with such a sense of disappointment. Although, as I said previously, I'm an admitted fan of the characters, so someone who wasn't AS aware of the correct back-story and nature of the property might not be AS disappointed.
Please, for your own sake, avoid this film. It's not worth your time or money.
Now, my dislike of the film had nothing to do with the changing of The Human Torch's race (as so many of the Fox shills seem to immediately assume); I actually had no problem with that aspect of the change. But his entire CHARACTER was absolutely wrong. Johnny Storm was a fun, if childish guy with a playful streak and a good sense of humor. A "sense of humor" is pretty much what the comic book always employed; the team was a family, with its ups and downs, and had it dark moments, but they always landed on their feel and always had a cheerful undertone in the long run. The Fantastic Four in this film was not the Fantastic Four I was accustomed to IN ANY SENSE. This was FAR closer to being "Chronicle 2". Morose, dark, depressing, and totally devoid of the sense of fun and wonder that was this property's calling card. It almost more of a "let's watch these unlikeable kids undergo painful body disfigurements" feeling than anything.
I certainly got the impression that Josh Trank has personal family issues...but I don't go to a superhero movie to watch a spoiled kid go through regression therapy. I'd be surprised if the planned sequel to this film happens, to be honest; there wasn't a likable character in the move (with the temporary exception of Reg E. Cathy's Franking Storm)...I've never walked out of a superhero movie with such a sense of disappointment. Although, as I said previously, I'm an admitted fan of the characters, so someone who wasn't AS aware of the correct back-story and nature of the property might not be AS disappointed.
Please, for your own sake, avoid this film. It's not worth your time or money.
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