Rotten
Fantastic it most certainly ain't.
Mark Salisbury, Time Out
Fantastic Four
4 times the action. 4 times the adventure. 4 times the fantastic.
2005 · 1h 46m · PG-13
Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Tim Story
Overview
During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong … thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
28%
Tomatometer
Rotten
A garish mediocrity.
Keith Phipps, AV Club
Fresh
Marvel Comics continues to empty out its stable of superheroes with this entertaining tale.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
Rotten
Before the inevitable and surprisingly anticlimactic battle with Doom, we are treated to two extreme-sports demonstrations, several training montages, [and] an ill-advised love triangle.
Matt Singer, Village Voice
Rotten
Bland performances throughout. And really, who wants to make Jessica Alba the invisible girl? What a bad idea. I want her to be visible at all times.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
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