Fantastic Four

Okay, I admit, I was so excited about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that I just ignored writing an opinion about the Fantastic Four. So, here it is.

Fantastic Four is the latest in Marvel Comics' film adaptations. It is the story of five folks who, in the name of science, go in to space to do some research, get blasted by a freaky cloud and have their DNA altered as a result. Four of them turn out pretty fantastic and one, well perhaps fantastically evil is the right way to put.

So, I will get to straight to the point, mostly because I want to write about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory next. And, be prepared to brace yourselves. (I might say "yourself" because I think there is only one person who regularly reads this blog!). In terms of books and movies, it seems I have given mostly positive reviews. But...

While Fantastic Four was entertaining and watchable, it really wasn't all that super of a movie. Contributing the most to this is the cheese factor. The movie is ultra campy and corny. Most jokes, I could see coming from a mile away. The movie wasn't thrilling or action-packed. It did have it's action ... but ... eh. Also, the special effects were none too special. Especially the lightning. If you've seen it, you know what I mean.

I think maybe I was too impressed by thrills, action and effects of War of the Worlds to be impressed by Fantastic Four. Totally different types of movies, for sure. But still, the formula just wasn't working. I was prepared, however, having read several reviews calling the movie "sitcom-like". That's a good way to put it. Interestingly enough, the movie does end with the obligatory set up for the sequel. I might even venture to say there will be one, since the movie did reasonable well at the box office. Who knows, it could pull an X-men type coup. X-2 was a lot better than X-Men!

Anyway...

Last Words: It was okay, I recommend you Netflix it, it won't be added to my DVD collection.