Summary
Highlights
Eric shares his initial social media post-screening thoughts, highlighting the film's visual brilliance, Galactus, music, performances, action, and world-building.
The movie is tonally compared to sci-fi films like Interstellar and Independence Day, emphasizing its focus on family drama and the superhero's powers and empathy
The review emphasizes that 'First Steps' captures the essence of good Fantastic Four stories; nerdy, emotionally grounded, and genuinely worrisome for the characters' fates.
The reviewer praises Galactus's portrayal, noting how his presence elevates the film and makes him one of Marvel's best villains.
The movie is set in an alternate Marvel history where the Fantastic Four are 1960s astronauts, dealing with the threat of Galactus and the potential fate of Reed and Sue's baby, Franklin. The heroes must rally Earth to survive.
The visual scale is a triumph, praising the production design, and sets it in a believable world that needs to be a Disney park.
The cast, including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Evan Mossback, and Joseph Quinn, are individually praised for their performances. Julia Garner is highlighted as a cool and fearsome Silver Surfer.
The reviewer critiques the first act pacing, noting the removal of Red Ghost (John Malovich) and lack of dramatic propulsion.
An 8.8 out of 10. Visually stunning and groundbreaking. Ranks high in MCU since Endgame, better than Deadpool & Wolverine, but not better than No Way Home.