The Fantastic Four - The Movie Discussion

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**Ahtman**

Alpharius wrote:
What critics and what sites?

Sadly, that's almost required knowledge up front in terms of 'trusting' reviews these days.

Oh like I remember. Instead I'll give you a link to Rotten Tomatoes collection of "Top Critics" reviews, all of which are bad. I'm sure the two I saw were one of those four.

**Alpharius**

Ahtman wrote:
Alpharius wrote:
What critics and what sites?

Sadly, that's almost required knowledge up front in terms of 'trusting' reviews these days.

Oh like I remember. Instead I'll give you a link to Rotten Tomatoes collection of "Top Critics" reviews, all of which are bad. I'm sure the two I saw were one of those four.

That will work - thanks!

**Ouze**

18%? Ouch.

I'm no fan of the Fantastic Four, but as a fan of the genre it still hurts to see them do poorly.

On the other hand, poor domestic box office returns were what drove Sony to allow Spider-Man to join the MCU, so...

**kronk**

Like AntMan, there was nothing in the F4 commercials/trailers that made me say "Yes. I'll give you $10 to watch this."

Oh, well.

**Ouze**

Ant-man was OK but.... you definitely shouldn't lose sleep for not having seen it in the theater, either.

**Frazzled**

kronk wrote:
Like AntMan, there was nothing in the F4 commercials/trailers that made me say "Yes. I'll give you $10 to watch this."

Oh, well.

Ditto but 18% is Roger Corbin bad.

**timetowaste85**

Honestly, I want to point and laugh at anyone who goes to the theater and sees this. The reviews are bad, the discussion from someone on here who saw it, and the trailer did a grand job of two things: showing they didn't have a clue about the characters personas, and making Thing look good. That's it. I feel sorry for anyone who wasted time on this piece of garbage. Sounds like it'll make the Iain, Alba, Evans and Chicklis version rock by comparison. Pun intended.

**Alpharius**

timetowaste85 wrote:
Honestly, I want to point and laugh at anyone who goes to the theater and sees this. The reviews are bad, the discussion from someone on here who saw it, and the trailer did a grand job of two things: showing they didn't have a clue about the characters personas, and making Thing look good. That's it. I feel sorry for anyone who wasted time on this piece of garbage. Sounds like it'll make the Iain, Alba, Evans and Chicklis version rock by comparison. Pun intended.

Schadenfreude - the Uncoolest of Allegedly Cool Things.

As a big Fantastic Four fan, I'm not happy that this is, apparently, not a very good movie at all.

**kronk**

I want everyone to feel as bad as I did after watching the GL movie.

"I waited my whole life for this gak? ARGH!"

You should all have to experience that! Every one of you!

**Eldarain**

Given they seem hell bent on holding onto the license I was hoping this would be good.

I guess it's back to hoping this does so badly they just let it go back to Marvel. As the MCU is moving into a more galactic arena it would be nice to have them available.

**timetowaste85**

Alpharius wrote:
timetowaste85 wrote:
Honestly, I want to point and laugh at anyone who goes to the theater and sees this. The reviews are bad, the discussion from someone on here who saw it, and the trailer did a grand job of two things: showing they didn't have a clue about the characters personas, and making Thing look good. That's it. I feel sorry for anyone who wasted time on this piece of garbage. Sounds like it'll make the Iain, Alba, Evans and Chicklis version rock by comparison. Pun intended.

Schadenfreude - the Uncoolest of Allegedly Cool Things.

As a big Fantastic Four fan, I'm not happy that this is, apparently, not a very good movie at all.

I would LIKE to see a good Fantastic Four movie. But after everything I've seen, this certainly won't be it. Your best hope for a good one was to appreciate the last one or wait for Marvel to get it back.

**WrentheFaceless**

Currently sitting at an 18% on Rotten Tomatoes

Told my friend I'm going to go see Ant Man this weekend out of spite to give Disney/Marvel more money towards their acquisition of the FF rights when this movie tanks

**Alpharius**

Ant-Man was:

1) Rather well reviewed
2) Actually a fun movie

So, it is already miles ahead of The Fantastic Four, apparently...

**timetowaste85**

Alpharius wrote:
Ant-Man was:

1) Rather well reviewed
2) Actually a fun movie

So, it is already miles ahead of The Fantastic Four, apparently...

I suspect Joe Dirt 2 was miles ahead of this FF. And yes...they really made it.

**Breotan**

Man, I don't want to watch a bad movie, but I really like Kate Mara (and her Czech porno doppelganger, too).

**Hulksmash**

Breotan wrote:
Man, I don't want to watch a bad movie, but I really like Kate Mara (and her Czech porno doppelganger, too).

That's my problem too. I like the people in the movie which makes me torn on seeing it even if it's bad....

**Matt.Kingsley**

timetowaste85 wrote:
So...Doom gets drunk with Reed and Johnny. Doom. Gets. Drunk. Right...and then he "slums it" with two people beneath him. Then let's go ahead and imagine Reed actually drinks, and Johnny is a scientist and not just some hotshot brother tagging along with his sister and father who are the real scientists.

As expected from the trailers and film discussion, pretty pictures and an awful story and premise. If you want Marvel to get back the rights, please skip this movie in theaters and wait until you can rent it if you HAVE to see it. Maybe we'll get a better one in 2020 from Marvel.

Yep, though at this point Doom isn't evil and is friends with them...
Also this is apparently the first time Reed has ever drunk before, which makes it remarkable that he's holding his drink as well as Johnny and Doom...

At least you can be happy the Johnny isn't a scientist, he's there because his Dad told him he won't get his car back after he trashes it unless he works for him on the big project Doom, Susan and Reed are working on. How making a car makes him certified to science and not blow something up beats me though.

**Ahtman**

Matt.Kingsley wrote:
Yep, though at this point Doom isn't evil and is friends with them...

Doom has never been evil. He is just better than everyone else.

**Matt.Kingsley**

In that case as a character you'll be majorly disappointed with movie-Doom. He doesn't really act like he's better than anyone at all, except maybe the first scene he's in (and even that that's more of a "Eh those kids you've got working with you aren't as good as me *shrug*")

**Ouze**

Breotan wrote:
Man, I don't want to watch a bad movie, but I really like Kate Mara (and her Czech porno doppelganger, too).

wait what

**Ahtman**

Matt.Kingsley wrote:
In that case as a character you'll be majorly disappointed with movie-Doom. He doesn't really act like he's better than anyone at all, except maybe the first scene he's in (and even that that's more of a "Eh those kids you've got working with you aren't as good as me *shrug*")

**Alpharius**

And:

as well as:

**Breotan**

Ouze wrote:
Breotan wrote:
Man, I don't want to watch a bad movie, but I really like Kate Mara (and her Czech porno doppelganger, too).

wait what

What part of Kate Mara and her Czech porno doppelganger did you not understand?

**timetowaste85**

I think he (and the rest of us) wanted a name.

**Gitzbitah**

You mean

Spoiler:

?

**Alpharius**

Can everyone please take the Czech Pornstar Name search to...I don't know...PMs maybe?

Thanks!

**reds8n**

Spoiler:

If this is true....

well...

... yeah.

**Alpharius**

Another misstep in the name of being 'edgy' and 'relevant'.

I guess I'm really bummed by the fact that this train wreck will equal yet another 'disappointing' Fantastic Four Movie and Box Office and this time, it will probably also mean a good 10 to 20 years before they get another shot.

By then, the rights will have hopefully reverted back to Marvel.

And then all those awesome characters will be available to be showcased in actual good, fun movies.

Signed,

A Bitter and Disappointed (again) Fantastic Four Fan

**Ouze**

Whatever happens, Doctor Doom is one of the greatest villains ever. Bro punkd the Beyonder.

**Frazzled**

Ouze wrote:
Whatever happens, Doctor Doom is one of the greatest villains ever. Bro punkd the Beyonder.

If you only saw movies/TV stuff one would have no idea of what you are talking about.