‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review — Nothing Fantastic About This Dull MCU Snoozefest
1960S EARTH (RETRO-FUTURISTIC SETTING OUTSIDE MCU MAIN TIMELINE), JUL 25 – The film reintroduces the Fantastic Four in a 1960s retro-futuristic setting, focusing on family themes and a cosmic threat while skipping the origin story, starting MCU Phase Six.
- Recently, The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered as the opening installment of the MCU's sixth phase, set outside the 616 timeline on a retro-futuristic 1960s Earth.
- After Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, reviving the 'First Family' IP prompted the film's development while addressing Marvel fatigue.
- As a global warning rings out, the Silver Surfer warns Earth of impending destruction by Galactus, forcing the Fantastic Four to unite to avert a doomsday threat.
- Reviewers note the film recycles its plot from a 2007 predecessor, and its action sequences fall flat with disappointing special effects.
- Future Avengers plans place the Fantastic Four, expected to lead the next team-up against Dr. Doom, into the MCU's future, with origins outside the main timeline.
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While the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe grapples with an identity crisis, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set in a retrofuturistic alternative reality that inherently grants the movie more panache and less narrative baggage than typical fare.
Movie Guy: Fun, but not quite fantastic 'First Steps'
Marvel Studios has a lot riding on the release of their new movie, “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” This is one of their most cherished comic book teams, but it’s also the story that has proved most difficult to adapt to…
Is ‘Fantastic Four’ a Marvel Reset or Another Step Backward? Screen Talk Reviews the Film and Previews Fall Festivals
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