Review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) by Joec. — 04 Oct 2007

Although I would say this was the better of the two Fantastic 4 movies, it would be much like saying, " Of the two times I have been stung in the face, this was definitely the most pleasureabe" or maybe, "That was the best head-butt to the crotch my nephew has ever given me.

" If this movie was just advertised as your run-of-the mill popcorn flick, it may have been tolerable. But if you're gonna call yourself a 'Marvel' movie and include the likes of The Silver Surfer and especially Galactus, you'd better do it right.

First of all, the first quarter of the movie was still just talking. I mean, the 4 already have their powers and the beginning is still devoted to nothingness. When the story (and I use that term loosely) finally gets going, the movie really starts to disappoint.

Apparently, the Fantastic 4 aren't nearly as interesting with their original powers so they trade around a little bit. At the end of course this all works out beautifully when the Human Torch (who is made out to be an unbelievably massive tool; 'Flame on' is an understatement) takes everyones powers (including the Thing, who just kinda turns back to a human, ridiculous) and saves the world from planet-eating Galactus (Who is now a cloud? There's gotta be a law against completely and utterly mutilating characters! Such a disappointment.

). In fact, the only thing that doesn't make me reach for mouthwash and ginger ale is the Silver Surfer. The effects on him were well done, honestly better than I expected. My suggestion: if you're gonna cast Jessica Alba in a role for your move, consider maybe a role where she doesn't have to do that, that thing that actors and actresses are supposed to do.