Four astronauts are on a mission aboard a new experimental spacecraft when they are exposed to a massive dose of gamma rays. The accident causes all four to transform in strange ways and gain unusual skills. With their new "powers", the four become known as the Fantastic Four and begin to fight crime. Another person who was on the spacecraft during the accident and becomes altered, Doctor Doom, decides to use his powers for evil and becomes a hated nemesis. The Fantastic Four must band together to defeat Doctor Doom who has visions of world domination.
As a movie based on a comic book, this film doesn't live up to the originality of Sin City. However, as an action movie, it's actually a pretty good quality. I would argue that at about 1:40 minutes, it might have been too short. The set-up of how the four people became the Fantastic Four took about half of the film, then it took about 20 minutes for them to figure out how to use their powers which left less than 30 minutes for the heroes to really show off their stuff. The entire story was necessary to tell, so I didn't mind waiting for the payoff. In addition to the action, it was also a pretty funny film with Johnny and Ben providing most of the comic relief. The ending left it open for a sequel, so I wouldn't be surprised if there was a movie that picked up where this one left off.
Rating: 3 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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