Fantastic Four

[Twave]

I just saw the preview for the new Fantastic Four movie. It looked awesome. Anyone else seen it?

 

[Nightwing]

It looks like a good summer popcorn flick. I'm interested in seeing it because I've read the Fantastic Four comics.

 

[Twave]

I've never read comic books but I can remember the cartoon about the Fantastic Four from when I was a kid.

 

[InnerPhyre]

Looks pretty bad in my opinion. They've clearly already messed with the story line, as Dr. Doom never went into space with the F4.

 

[GL2814]

I saw it as well. I thought it was incredible!! I can not wait for it to come out.

 

[Dennis Moore]

They've clearly already messed with the story line, as Dr. Doom never went into space with the F4.

This is actually borrowing from Ultimate Fantastic Four, part of Marvel's successful Ultimate line (re-launched versions of classic characters in modern times).

I have low expectations for this film. If anyone wants to know what a true Fantastic Four film *should* look/feel/be like, see The Incredibles. *That* film was everything this film *should* be, but probably won't be.

Having said that, I thought the trailer was actually decent. Better than I expected. There may be hope after all.

 

[Lordbay]

Looks good, can't wait. I used to read the comic as a kid.

 

[ultima9999]

I'm thinking that it may be another flop like Elektra. But hey, Jessica Alba's in it, so its worth a watch!

 

[silentpoet]

Based on the Ultimates? Why,why,why base it on such utter ****.

 

[Dennis Moore]

Based on the Ultimates? Why,why,why base it on such utter ****.

What do you mean? UFF was a great reworking of the idea. The reimagined origin was different, but in keeping with the original. And when Warren Ellis took over ... well, the man is a spectacular sci-fi writer.

Besides, the only "element" directly borrowed from UFF is the inclusion of Doom in the accident (and maybe his subsequent "changes" ... I don't know exactly how they're doing that in the film). The rest of it doesn't seem at all derived from UFF. IIRC, in the film, Doom and Reed own competing aerospace companies, or something like that; in the UFF they're all still teenagers.

 

[Dak man]

I am cautiously looking forward to it. I didn't think they could do a movie on the F4 without making it appear too campy, but the trailer did raise my interest level so I will probably see it.

 

[Nightwing]

Well if all goes well with FF and it get's lots of critical acclaim as well as money, then expect Tim Story to direct X-Men 3.

 

[Lithium Hobo]

Saw the preview. Everything looks good except for some minor flaws. The actress who is playing the Invisible Woman...looks nothing like the comic inspired heroin. The Thing...looks like The Sponge. And finally, Doctor Doom doesn't look good. His costume looks too organic and skin tight. I like me a boxy docta'.

 

[silentpoet]

I may not have read the ultimate fantastic four, but any ultimate stuff I have seen has been pretty awful with how they screw up the marvel heroes. Captain America dating a married woman, what moron came up with that idea. I would like to take a few cartons of OC spray to those people.

 

[eaglex]

I am so going to see this movie.

 

[MetalBlade]

Yeah! The trailer is now on yahoo movies! This looks really good, plus I am a huge Marvel fan, so it is a def bonus!

 

[Nienor]

I've read the original comics and i thought they were kind of boring. My favorite character is the Sub-Mariner....but i don't think he'll be in the movie. I'll definately see it and i hope that I'll like it.

 

[Nightwing]

The director of the first two Harry Potter movies is adapting the tale of the Sub Mariner. Not sure when, but he's signed up to direct.

 

[Nienor]

The director of the first two Harry Potter movies is adapting the tale of the Sub Mariner. Not sure when, but he's signed up to direct.

nice! thanks

 

[silentpoet]

2007 or so I think. It is one of the later movies on the current release schedule I think.