The Fantastic Four: First Step
Well, when it comes to superhero reboots, there is always a mixture of different kind of feelings. The first thing came to my mind is that will this new version will receive the same respect as the old version? Also, can it grab the same attention which will make the fans fall in love with it? It does not entirely outshine the older version which was released in 2005, but the new version offers a solid and enjoyable ride.
As someone who grew up watching the 2005 "Fantastic Four", I’ll admit that I am biased towards the old cast. Because of Chris Evan and Jessica Alba their presence made me fall in love with their excellent performance. The old version had a certain charm in it. To be honest the cast felt like a real family, nothing felt odd. The bond between characters always felt effortless, it was dramatic and fun in its own comic-booky way.
The new version "The Fantastic Four: First Step" is presented more modern, more seriousness. The cinematography effects, and action sequences that made it feel weightier. It does feel like an origin story that’s trying to balance because I feel it has connection with Dr. Doom. We might get to see them together. I have read the comics so I have some knowledge about it but I won't give spoilers.
Let’s talk about the cast, because they deserve the admiration, in the reboot. It didn't start from last when the story ended but we get to see new version with some development. Characters were emotionally present and believable. However, still I have a soft corner for the 2005 team (nostalgia does that), but this new cast holds their own in a respectable way. The chemistry is still there but different. The cast were elderly I was expecting some youngsters but I don't know the reason for them choosing middle-age. But Joseph Quinn was there so I was satisfied, I could not recognize him at all because I saw him in "Stranger Things" he looked different with long hair and his acting was phenomenal! So, seeing him in this new movie amazed me, it took me a while to realize that it's him. He's finally got into Marvel so I wish him the best.
None of the characters felt like a sidekick so it was something that I have liked the most. A clear individuality is shown of everyone. There’s something different about the early 2000s superhero era there was a bit cheesy and over-the-top. But the new version is more polished and realistic. It felt like that it is just the beginning of something much bigger. I know not everything will land perfectly. There are a few moments where the dialogue feels a little odd or the emotional scenes did not quite hit as hard as it was supposed to. But I believe that those are minor gripes which can be ignored.
In my opinion "The Fantastic Four: First Step" is an admirable reboot that manages to hold the expectations of the fans. This isn't a perfect movie but a thoughtful one, but still I miss the fun. I am just excited to see what will happen in the next movie if there will be one. If you are a longtime fan just like me then give it a shot with an open mind.
Ratings: 7/10
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