Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

About Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' is the 2007 sequel to the 2005 film 'Fantastic Four.' In this film, the Superhero quartet must deal with the arrival of the Silver Surfer, a mysterious humanoid alien who triggers natural disasters on Earth. Simultaneously, they must contend with the return of their enemy, Victor Von Doom. The Fantastic Four work together to save the Earth from complete destruction.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Tim Story and produced by Avi Arad, Bernd Eichinger, and Ralph Winter. The screenplay was written by Don Payne and Mark Frost.

Actors

• Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic – He delivers a compelling performance as the charismatic yet humble leader of the Fantastic Four.
• Jessica Alba as Susan Storm/Invisible Woman - Alba brings a powerful and feisty perspective to her character while showcasing her vulnerability.
• Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch – Evans brings a healthy dose of humor, adding a light and enjoyable aspect to the film.
• Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm/The Thing – Chiklis capably portrays the toughness of his character, bundled with inner sensitivity and loyalty.
• Julian McMahon as Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom – McMahon masterfully depicts the ambition and arrogance of the film’s main antagonist.
• Doug Jones and Laurence Fishburne as The Silver Surfer – Jones delivered the physical performance, while Fishburne provided the character’s distinctive voice, creating a chilling yet sympathetic portrayal of the Silver Surfer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Typically when the Silver Surfer speaks in the comic books, he does not move his mouth as his thoughts are projected. This is why we usually don't see his mouth move when he talks in the film.
• The cloud-like alien entity, Galactus, has often been criticized by fans as it strays from the comics where Galactus is represented as a giant humanoid.

Awards

The film didn't win any major awards. However, it was nominated for various awards like the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Action/Adventure (Jessica Alba), and the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor (Doug Jones).

Quotes

• "Come on, am I the only guy who thinks this is cool?" - Johnny Storm.
• "Sometimes, you have to doom the thing you love." - Victor Von Doom.
• "We have no idea what we're dealing with here." - Reed Richards.

Music, Soundtrack

• "Fantastic Four Main Titles" - John Ottman
• "Cosmic Storm" - John Ottman
• "Silver Saviour" - John Ottman
• "Spring Quartet Vivaldi" - Traditional, Arranged by Randy Edelman