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Fantastic Four

  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
356K
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POPULARITY
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Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, and Ioan Gruffudd in Fantastic Four (2005)
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A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom.A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom.A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom.

  • Director
    • Tim Story
  • Writers
    • Mark Frost
    • Michael France
    • Stan Lee
  • Stars
    • Ioan Gruffudd
    • Michael Chiklis
    • Chris Evans
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    356K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    904
    115
    • Director
      • Tim Story
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost
      • Michael France
      • Stan Lee
    • Stars
      • Ioan Gruffudd
      • Michael Chiklis
      • Chris Evans
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Fantastic Four
    How Is It Possible for a Former Iron Man to Play Doctor Doom?
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    How Is It Possible for a Former Iron Man to Play Doctor Doom?
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    How Is It Possible for a Former Iron Man to Play Doctor Doom?
    What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For?
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    What Roles Has Chris Evans Been Considered For?
    Fantastic Four Scene: Brooklyn Bridge
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    Fantastic Four Scene: Brooklyn Bridge
    Fantastic Four Scene: Anger, Rage, Frustration
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    Fantastic Four Scene: Anger, Rage, Frustration
    Fantastic Four Scene: It's Clobbering Time
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    Fantastic Four Scene: It's Clobbering Time

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    Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd
    • Reed Richards
    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • Ben Grimm
    Chris Evans
    Chris Evans
    • Johnny Storm
    Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba
    • Sue Storm
    Julian McMahon
    Julian McMahon
    • Victor Von Doom
    Hamish Linklater
    Hamish Linklater
    • Leonard
    Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington
    • Alicia Masters
    Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden
    • Debbie McIlvane
    David Parker
    • Ernie
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Jimmy O'Hoolihan
    Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos
    • Sexy Nurse
    Michael Kopsa
    Michael Kopsa
    • Ned Cecil
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Compound Doctor
    Pascale Hutton
    Pascale Hutton
    • Nightclub Girlfriend
    G. Michael Gray
    G. Michael Gray
    • Nightclub Boyfriend
    David Richmond-Peck
    David Richmond-Peck
    • Gallery Patron
    Penelope Corrin
    • Bohemian Girl 1
    Aonika Laurent
    Aonika Laurent
    • Bohemian Girl 2
    • Director
      • Tim Story
    • Writers
      • Mark Frost
      • Michael France
      • Stan Lee
    • All cast & crew
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Fantastic Four' offers a mixed experience with themes of fun, family, and superhero origins. Positive feedback includes enjoyable moments, solid performances, and impressive special effects. However, criticisms point to a weak plot, poor pacing, and lackluster acting. Many feel the film falls short of the comic's potential, particularly in its portrayal of characters like Doctor Doom, deemed inaccurate and uninspired. Despite these flaws, some find it entertaining for a casual viewing.
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    Featured reviews

    7Bored_Dragon

    I really enjoyed it

    Another unjustly bashed movie. Of course it is not masterpiece of cinematography, but it doesn't try to be. Solid adaptation of comic-book in manner typical for Marvel - expensive, huge, light and very entertaining. Plus, it has Jessica Alba in tight costume. She even gets completely naked several times, but unfortunately she plays role of Invisible Girl, so not much use of it.

    7,5/10
    7sethjgibney

    Not as Bad as People Think

    Fantastic Four (2005) is a charming movie that has a lot of that early 2000's flair to it, and unlike its 2015 counterpart, the characters actually seemed real and you could believe that giant rock man was walking around. As for plot, it could be a little bit more straightfoward, but it doesn't throw me off. It's more of just an annoyance, and I'd say that all of the characters costume design looks a lot better than 2015 Fantastic Four as well. Also, Doctor Doom is more fitting to the comic book representation. Overall, it was a pretty good movie. Don't see why people have such a problem with it.
    8caseynicholson

    I Don't Get the Hate for this Movie

    I recently watched the 2005 version of "The Fantastic Four" in preparation for the reboot that is in theaters now. This movie and its sequel, "Rise of the Silver Surfer" are 20th Century Fox productions. The Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises were both leased out to Fox prior to Marvel getting its own film production studios, and like other Marvel properties from before the MCU, this film is often bashed by comic book fans.

    I personally don't see what's not to like here. Indeed, I think that this film does a great job portraying the FF's origin story. Sure, The Thing looks a bit hokey in what is clearly a rubberized suit of some sort, and I think they surely could have found an actor that looked more like Reed Richards from the comics than Ioan Gruffudd (that's quite the name, by the way!). But all in all, this is a.....fantastic....film. lol

    I give it 8/10 stars. Jessica Alba does great as Sue Storm, and Julian McMahon is a superb Dr. Doom. The plot and the acting are well done, and the pace of the storytelling is good as well. To me, there's much more to like in this movie than to dislike.

    Language note, though: There is one "GD" in this movie, which I wasn't expecting (it's when Ben Grimm is in the hospital bed after returning from space). I guess it just goes to show that Marvel movies were not always kid-friendly even before the recent trend in the MCU line. So heads up for that.
    7gdinelli

    A pretty good film

    As a reader of the comics, I was really excited to finally see a movie about my favourite characters. I've learned that a FF film was in "development hell" for some decades, so when it finally came out, obviously I rushed to the theater. And, I was not disappointed at all. Of course it's not as good as X-Men 2 or Spider-Man (the original, with Tobey Maguire), but it's good for what it aims to be: a sci-fi/action movie about comic book characters. You have to understand that the Fantastic Four are not as popular as other heroes, like Iron Man i.e., besides, their stories always covered the most strange, bizarre, far out things imaginable. And, because they are a family, there are many corny moments in the movie, but the comics too have those moments, then you just have to "let it go", to really enjoy the story. Overall, it's a very decent movie about very decent people. Relax, and enjoy the ride!
    8randyfromscream

    Way better than Fant4stic (2015)

    This movie is very enjoyable like it don't need a dark tone and Dr.Doom looks better. I'd wish I watch the 90s one even though it didn't age well but still I want to. At least the characters are likable then Fant4stic because the characters in the movie are lifeless while in this film there not boring. I know the film is not the best but I have a good time with it

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Stan Lee has said that Michael Chiklis's Thing is his favourite performance in any "Marvel" film ever.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 30 mins) Reed asks Doom a "Chemistry 101" question about what happens when a metal is rapidly cooled. Since there's no chemical reaction involved in cooling metal, he should have posed it as a "Physics 101" question.
    • Quotes

      Johnny Storm: Wake up, Ben. Hey, rise and shine, big boy. How you feeling?

      Ben Grimm: Where am I?

      Johnny Storm: Back on Earth. We're in quarantine. Victor's medical facility.

      Ben Grimm: Reed? Sue?

      Johnny Storm: Oh, they're fine. Everybody else is fine.

      Ben Grimm: What's wrong with me?

      Johnny Storm: I swear to you, Ben, they've done everything humanly possible. The best plastic surgeons in the world are here, Ben. You had the best.

      [Johnny picks up a hand mirror on the bed table before Ben can reach it, reluctant to give it to him]

      Ben Grimm: Give me that mirror.

      Johnny Storm: I don't think if that's a good idea. They said the shock alone...

      Ben Grimm: I said, give me that goddamn mirror!

      Johnny Storm: Okay, Ben. Just be strong.

      [Ben grabs it from him. Then slowly raises it to look and see that he's totally normal]

      Johnny Storm: Unfortunately, the doctors just couldn't do anything to fix your face.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene in the closing credits: Dr Doom is seen on a ship heading to his home country Latveria.
    • Alternate versions
      In the US/UK a modified version was released on DVD. For example, the UK release has scenes, dialogue and effects shots different to the Hong Kong, French and German versions. There are reports of the Canadian version being affected also. These changes include:
      • Reed and Sue rekindling their romance is shown in a scene with the pair walking and talking, with the Statue of Liberty in the background. The Hong Kong version loses this scene and replaces it with one where the two are seen in a planetarium, whereby the scene ends rather abruptly before the pair kiss
      • Dr Doom saying "Goodbye, Ben" is missing from the final fight scene in the Hong Kong release, but present in the UK edition
      • When Dr Doom is engulfed in the fire at the end, his yell has him emitting a fiery breath in the Hong Kong release but this effects is missing from the UK edition
      • Dr Doom's line as he emerges from the fire is cut short in the Hong Kong release. The words "A little heat?" do not appear, but are in the UK edition
      • During the final confrontation in the UK release as The Thing uses his foot to direct water at Dr Doom, Mr Fantastic helps by using his powers to direct the water from the fire hydrant onto Dr Doom. However, he is not present in the Hong Kong version and The Thing seems to defeat Doom by himself
      • Reed's proposal to Sue is also different. In the UK version, he bends down on one knee by stretching himself, whilst maintaining eye contact with Sue. In the Hong Kong release, he actually gets down on one knee for real
      • Dr Doom's voice is different in both version. In the UK version his voice sounds normal, whilst in the Hong Kong edition his voice takes on a more eerie quality, and sounds like he is talking from behind his mask
    • Connections
      Featured in Hot Popcorn: Movie Awards Greatest Moments (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Come On, Come In
      Written by Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan (as Duff), Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner

      All lyrics by Scott Weiland

      Performed by Velvet Revolver

      Produced by Douglas Grean, Nick Raskulinecz and Velvet Revolver

      Velvet Revolver performs courtesy of RCA Music Group

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los 4 Fantásticos
    • Filming locations
      • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada(Central City building)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Constantin Film
      • Marvel Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $154,696,080
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $56,061,504
      • Jul 10, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $333,535,934
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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