Fantastic Four Leaves Critics Thrilled

Marvel’s Fantastic Four Reboot Thrills Critics with 89% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Fantastic Four: First Steps debuts today, ushering in a new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with its focus on the iconic comic family. Critics largely embrace the film, which holds an average score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes from 174 reviews. Reviewers commend the strong chemistry among the actors, a distinct retro-1960s aesthetic, and its faithful portrayal of Marvel’s First Family. Critics particularly praise Julia Garner’s performance as Shallabal, alongside their general appreciation for the film’s production quality and CGI. Another key highlight for many is the film’s accessibility, allowing viewers to enjoy it without needing extensive prior knowledge of the series’ backstory. While the consensus is largely positive, some critics described the film as “dull.” However, even these less enthusiastic reviews often acknowledged the exceptional quality of the cast’s performances as a major highlight. Following several prior attempts to adapt the Fantastic Four for the big screen, Fantastic Four: First Steps marks Marvel Studios’ most successful rendition to date. Its 89% Rotten Tomatoes score positions it as the 12th highest-rated Marvel Studios film among 37, outperforming most recent MCU productions and notably surpassing Thunderbolts (88%).

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