July 28, 2025

Before I start this, I will be making a SDCC post soon. Could be Wednesday or over the weekend, it’ll be a long post. And either way, my normal comic posts will be on Thursday or Friday.

Alrighty then!

FANTASTIC FOUR!!

That was a superb movie! I have similar feelings for this as I did for Superman. The themes were ones of life, change, hope and family.

The main cast, of course were all amazing. I loved each of the four. They felt like the characters I’ve been reading comics about for years. I can’t wait to see more of them as we go.

The antagonists were very well-done as well. The Silver Surfer was portrayed in a quintessential way. She was all that she had to be. Whether Shalla-Bal, or Norin Rad, the core essence of the character worked. Galactus was, well, Galactus. He was well acted, and the visuals of him were perfectly grand in scope as we’ve all wanted for 20 years since the cloud we do not speak of. He was menacing, something to be feared above all else. A commanding presence.

There were a couple side characters, but none of them were really focused on, and I was okay with that because of all that this movie was doing. Having said that, the story was relatively simple and that worked really well. I wonder if we’ll get more time with any of them in the future.

I mentioned the visuals of Galactus, but the visuals of almost everything else were just gorgeous!! There was only one visual that was odd to me, but it didn’t change anything about the rest of the movie. Plus, seeing this in RealD 3D was probably one of the best 3D experiences I’ve had in a while. Lately, IMAX 3D hasn’t felt as grand as it should. I don’t know if that’s because fewer movies are being shot with the intent on being in 3D, but this one certainly looked amazing. The depth of field was perfect!

As has been said elsewhere, this really is its own thing, so don’t expect references other MCU stuff. We’re not there yet, that’s fine. Just sit with the story and the world presented.

The music was also enjoyable. I have said in the past that the main theme would have to grow on me because it just felt so different than other MCU themes that I just was used to it, but now I am 100% with it. I wonder how it will develop over the years the way the Avengers theme changed over time.

I loved this movie, and I can’t wait to see it again, and I won’t have to wait long since I’m seeing it the day after I get back to DC! Doors have been opened and I’m excited for the potential of what’s to come.

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Mid-credit scene: Big yes. Certainly stay for this.

End-credit scene: Yes, it’s more of a fun one.