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First Reviews Of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps': Hit Or Miss?
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is a retro Marvel film that has strong visual style and has received positive reviews from critics. The film successfully revives beloved characters and narratives.
Director Matt Shakman, known for his work on WandaVision and Game of Thrones, takes the helm of the new adaptation of Marvel's "first superhero team." The film debuts this week: The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Early reviews suggest that it is already a critical success.
In this latest film, currently boasting a Tomatometer score of 86%, viewers are introduced to the origins of the four Marvel superheroes in a fresh way. The movie is crafted with a retro-futuristic 60s design. Starring are Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn.
Julian Roman from MovieWeb emphasizes that this version finally does justice to the original source material. He asserts that the film looks fantastic thanks to its retro-futuristic design, and the characters are immediately recognizable. He calls it "a successful translation of what Stan Lee and Jack Kirby once envisioned."
Matt Zoller Seitz from RogerEbert.com describes the film as a thoughtful and solid comic book adaptation. He writes: "This is a solid, intelligent, sometimes inspiring superhero film that delivers what audiences anticipate, and even a bit more."
Dominic Baez from the Seattle Times highlights the balance between spectacle and emotion. He claims the movie is "heartwarming, action-packed, and just plain fun. Truly fantastic." He states that the team finally gets the film they deserve after previous disappointments in the genre.
Jake Coyle from Associated Press particularly praises the visual execution. He calls the production a stable first step for a team that has struggled to take off in theaters. "The design by Kasra Farahani and the music by Michael Giacchino provide a strong foundation."
Bilge Ebiri from Vulture focuses more on the film's atmosphere. He writes that the viewer "can enjoy the film’s elegant appearance without thinking too much." He sees the film as a colorful illusion that one can indulge in.
In this latest film, currently boasting a Tomatometer score of 86%, viewers are introduced to the origins of the four Marvel superheroes in a fresh way. The movie is crafted with a retro-futuristic 60s design. Starring are Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn.
Retro And Familiar
Julian Roman from MovieWeb emphasizes that this version finally does justice to the original source material. He asserts that the film looks fantastic thanks to its retro-futuristic design, and the characters are immediately recognizable. He calls it "a successful translation of what Stan Lee and Jack Kirby once envisioned."
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Matt Zoller Seitz from RogerEbert.com describes the film as a thoughtful and solid comic book adaptation. He writes: "This is a solid, intelligent, sometimes inspiring superhero film that delivers what audiences anticipate, and even a bit more."
Action And Emotion
Dominic Baez from the Seattle Times highlights the balance between spectacle and emotion. He claims the movie is "heartwarming, action-packed, and just plain fun. Truly fantastic." He states that the team finally gets the film they deserve after previous disappointments in the genre.
Jake Coyle from Associated Press particularly praises the visual execution. He calls the production a stable first step for a team that has struggled to take off in theaters. "The design by Kasra Farahani and the music by Michael Giacchino provide a strong foundation."
Chic And Colorful
Bilge Ebiri from Vulture focuses more on the film's atmosphere. He writes that the viewer "can enjoy the film’s elegant appearance without thinking too much." He sees the film as a colorful illusion that one can indulge in.
