July 17, 2005
The Fantastic Four
Ioan Gruffudd .... Reed Richards
Jessica Alba .... Sue Storm
Chris Evans .... Johnny Storm
Michael Chiklis .... Ben Grimm
Julian McMahon .... Victor Von Doom
I didn't go into this movie expecting too much or too little. Based on the previews, I expected an action and special effects heavy film and I have to say, it was exactly that.
Basically, this movie is your standard summer action sci-fi flick.
Excellent special effects and thank goodness for that because this is the one movie that really needed it! There are a couple of cute little scenes that make use of the good sfx.
Acting was okay. Not great but not horrible. Although, I didn't really enjoy Ioan's performance too much. I wasn't digging his American accent.
Overall, I'd say see it in the theatre at a matinee or wait for it on DVD if you've got a nice home theatre (because I really think the special effects deserve a big screen viewing).