Though the 2015 reboot of The Fantastic 4
received largely negative feedback, as someone who pays little attention to
others opinions, I watched the movie recently, and found it pretty decent. One of the most obvious differences is the
younger cast, especially Reed Richards; which was quite a departure from the
first movies and the cartoon. As the plot evolves, the super powers of the
characters and the science behind it is presented to the audiences in a more
plausible manner. It's an origins movie of sorts, rather than being a fight the
big bad villain; so there are no waves of battles and action. The special
abilities and special effects to depict it are seamless and look natural. One
of the standout scenes is the black hole sucking in trees and cars from the
highway; when you see it, you'll know. The movie does have a few slower
moments, but pace is okay. The friendship of Ben and Reed is somewhat explored,
but character development is otherwise limited and weak. The teams connect and
rapport with Sue is especially limited.
This iteration of The Fantastic 4 really serves as a starter,
with perhaps room for considerable development in following movies. But with
its lackluster showing, the push from the studio for future sequels is
questionable. If you like The Fantastic 4, action movies, or comic
adaptations, it's worth the watch. But if you have very set expectations, of
what the movie should be like, it may not be for you.
My Recommendation: Watch It (A new
look at The Fantastic 4, that veers away from the usual formula).
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