Marvel Studios has successfully elevated the Fantastic Four to unprecedented heights. The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which marks the opening of Phase 6 in the MCU universe, earned a “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Earning a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes and a favorable initial response, The Fantastic Four: First Steps looks like it has the potential to restore the franchise’s image while cementing its role as one of the important pillars of the MCU universe in the future.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Rotten Tomatoes
The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps has a preliminary score of 86%, at least as of this article’s publication. This is the first time in thirty years that a movie about a superhero family has received a broadly positive response from critics.
With this achievement, First Steps successfully dispels the negative image that has been attached to the Fantastic Four adaptation in theaters. Director Matt Shakman’s film features a retro-futuristic touch that is fresh and full of energy.
Critics praised its attractive visuals, well-developed characters, and strong story as a prelude to the next big movie, Avengers: Doomsday.
For those of you who have been following the Fantastic Four’s long journey on the big screen, this news must be very exciting. Previously, the 2005 version only managed a 27% rating, while its sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer, earned 37%.
Meanwhile, the 2015 reboot entitled Fant4stic received a very low score of only 9%. Even the first movie made by Roger Corman and never officially released only received a score of 33%.
The movie was widely praised for its ability to harmoniously combine action, emotion, and comedy. Many critics considered it the best performance of the Fantastic Four to date. It also marks significant progress for Marvel Studios in starting a new chapter after Secret Wars.
The performances of the actors in this movie also received a lot of appreciation. Pedro Pascal who played Reed Richards or Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm managed to create a team interaction that was full of emotions but still entertaining.
Not only do they face big threats like Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), but they also manage to showcase a family bond that feels warm and authentic.
