2025
I saw the new Fantastic Four because my 14-year-old son is a huge Marvel fan and basically dragged me there (I didn’t need much convincing). I was actually excited because I’d heard people say it felt like the old-school Marvel — before everything got overly woke — and I grew up loving the comic-based movies.
First off, I have to confess: I did sleep through part of it. Not because it was boring — blame my anemia and my afternoon thyroid crash. I do this with every movie, so that’s on me, not the Fantastic Four.
The vibe I got was exactly what I hoped for — fun, light, with just enough heart. I loved the opening scene where she’s taking a pregnancy test and says, “I’ll come out and get the iodine for you in 12 seconds,” and he goes, “12 seconds is oddly specific.” My whole family was cracking up.
My daughter’s favorite part was when the Silver Surfer saved Johnny Storm at the end — that hit her hard. And we all gasped at the credit scene reveal with Franklin holding Doom’s mask — WHAT?!
Even half-asleep, I could tell this is the kind of Marvel movie that fans who miss the classic vibe will appreciate. It feels like hanging out with friends — literally, since it’s about a guy working with his best friend, his wife, and his brother-in-law.
I definitely plan to rewatch it at a time when I’m less likely to pass out. If you love Marvel but felt burned by some of the recent stuff, I think you’ll be happy to see this one.