“Fantastic Four: First Step” Review: Amazing visuals and heart-centric storyline will satisfy fans
Welcome to MCU Phase 6, Marvel Fans. Fantastic Four: First Step is finally here, with a pimpleless visual that feels like a hymn to Jack Kirby’s original vision for this universe and its characters. From the sequence of opening credits to the retro-futuristic style of the film, to the deep, immersive space scenes, images are brought to life vividly from the pages of the Galactus Comic Book Trilogy in the mid-60s and the pages of the manga Kirby in the 70s on Hanna-Barbera TV.
Fantastic Four: First Step will officially hit the theater on July 25th. Heavy science fiction and soft family dynamics, this film gives us something a little different in this genre that coasts the fate of this hero. Kevin Feige emphasized that it reminded me of Reed Richards/Mr. The fantastic Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm/Singh, Johnny Storm/Torch are Marvel’s first family, and the film offers the credibility of their bond, making this a fun–sometimes incomplete–watch. They are connected. And Galactus and Silver Surfer are snacks for comic book fans who are worried about live action renderings.
The film, which serves as an introduction to the four, begins with the married couple Reid and Sue having a very human and very routine conversation in the bathroom, with the pair sharing a sweet moment about Sue’s new pregnancy. Pedro Pascal is a mature and thoughtful lead that combines the combination of scientific genius and guilty conscience beyond the stoic nature he is normally known to. Vanessa Kirby plays the confident, emotionally intelligent Sue. He is a comparable part of the sisters, wife and KickAss super powerful astronaut/Mama Bear. When Johnny (Joseph Quinn) and Ben (Evon Moss Bachalach) learn about the baby news, it’s clear that this is a family that loves and protects each other. The first family also means the first family of the family.
When Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer falls to Earth, establishing family interests is at the heart of the story. “Herald” Galactos ‘The Beginning And mark the planet for death with this “universal force as essential as a star.” The four of them, and should.
Julia Garner as a silver surfer from the Fantastic Four, aka Silver Surfer: First Step.
No one knows much about Galactus. The audience is riding together as the team works to understand things. You’ve definitely heard some references to Jetsons, and the technology of this film – and the robot Harvey is intrigued and used to tackle the mediocre issues and more difficult things like learning about space and Galactos. No, it’s not what I saw in Wakanda or Loki. 60s vibe allows for some cool gadgets and first family cars. This version of New York City and the rest of the Earth are different to what we saw in the MCU and appreciate it.
The Fantastic Four backstory is quickly highlighted by vibrant flashbacks and debates about how their capabilities in missions are wrong, but it is not clear whether there is a global threat or a villain (like Red Ghost) in front They became superheroes and guardians assigned to Earth. It’s sticky to me. But what is clear is that they have never met anyone like Galactus and he is horrifying enough to guarantee an emergency trip to space.
It’s a trip worth taking for the viewer. The sights and sounds of the universe are rich and beautiful, and honestly, my favorite scene in the film is in space. Traveling through the wormholes and stars in this MCU story is imbued with immersion, and the four’s attempts to reason as a planet-eating god see them step into his grass. It’s vast, creepy and beautiful. And the first shot of Galactus is both accurate with Colossal and Comic-Book. Their first meeting is not held as desired. Things become urgent when Sue and Reed refuse to hand over the child in exchange for spare the planet. It immediately follows a cascade of active action sequences.
Watching human torches burn things will not only see the whole gang take on the Silver Surfer in outer space, but not only give them a taste of the danger they face, but also allow each character to shine. family Intellectual superhumans who care deeply about each other. Invisible women and silver surfers should not be toyed. You’ll know that.
But what about Sue and Reid’s decision not to give up on their babies to save the world? Are you selfish? Is that correct or wise?
Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm.
It’s great to admit that heroes don’t know how to handle their imminent fate. The world could disappear. Like all other humans on Earth, Reid and Sue want themselves and their babies to be healthy and safe. Everyone is on the edge, so for a while you have the advantage too. Science and cooperation highlight the events leading up to the climax of the film and the battle.
All we know is that Galactus wants to snack on the planet. This is next on the list. We still don’t learn much about his origins or motivations, but it serves as a huge, big bad for this story, giving these charismatic, sincere heroes the opportunity to show off their power and humanity.
Fantastic Four: First Step is a safe PG-13 movie that the whole family can watch. It does not provide the level of violence, sadness, or fear we experienced in releases of Daredevil, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Madness Multiverse. The plot sometimes challenges predictability, but the retro aesthetic set of the world apart from the Earth 616 saga is a welcoming and solid addition to the MCU that helps to draw the path for how it comes in Phase 6.