Fantastic Four
Superhero team battles inter-dimensional threat.
About Fantastic Four
Released: 2015
Platform: Hulu
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1h 46m
Cast
Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell
About Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four, released in 2015, is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The story follows four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. They must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
Making / Production
The movie was directed by Josh Trank, with a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg, and Trank. It was produced by 20th Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment.
Actors
- Miles Teller as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic: Played the leader of the group who gains the ability to stretch his body into incredible lengths and shapes.
- Kate Mara as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman: Portrayed the character who gains the ability to become invisible and generate force fields, delivering a performance that showcased her character's intelligence and complexity.
- Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm / Human Torch: Brought life to the character who can fly and create fire, showing his character's hot-headed yet caring nature.
- Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm / The Thing: Played the part of the tough and gruff character with a heart of gold who transforms into a rock-skinned monster with super strength.
- Toby Kebbell as Victor Von Doom / Dr. Doom: Provided an antagonistic presence in the film, playing a former ally who turns against the team.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This was the third cinematic version of the Fantastic Four.
- The film was shot under the working title "Henry Street".
- Though the movie was not critically successful, it went on to have a sequel due to its financial success.
Awards
The film did not receive any major awards.
Quotes
- "Dr. Storm, we gave you six years and millions of dollars and you gave us nothing. What's different now?" - Harvey Elder
- "I'm not a hero, but I can make a difference." - Reed Richards
- "This is our chance to make a difference. We're family." - Sue Storm
Music, Soundtrack
- "Fantastic Four Prelude" by Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
- "The Return of Dr. Doom" by Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
- "Building the Fantastic Four" by Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
About Fantastic Four
Four scientists gain superpowers after a teleportation experiment goes wrong, battling their transformed friend who threatens Earth.