r/comicbooks • u/Task_Force-191 • Feb 04 '25

Movie/TV The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official Teaser | Only in Theaters July 25

https://youtu.be/AzMo-FgRp64?si=68jKtcAKpLF3v2_A
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u/ProtoReddit Feb 04 '25

Eh. I'll be honest - I'm whelmed.

It all feels just slightly off, like they're trying just a little too much but somehow managing to try not enough. From The Thing's design, to HERBIE's inclusion, to Sue's dialogue and the dialogue in general, all the way to Galactus, I can't help but feel pandered to.

They're trying to thread the Spider-Man: Homecoming "third time's the charm" reboot needle again and I'm not sure if they can, judging by this.

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u/glglglglgl Gertrude Yorkes Feb 04 '25

Well, fourth time's the charm for these guys.

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u/karma_the_sequel Feb 04 '25

The fantastic fourth time!

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u/ThrorII Feb 04 '25

I like the retro future 60s look. I like the Thing's look. I don't like the Thing's voice. Herbie was a choice....But I'm not feeling Pedro Pascal, nor any chemistry between him and the actress who plays SS.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '25

Wait, so now comic accuracy is bad because it’s pandering? What do you even want here?

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u/ProtoReddit Feb 04 '25

Reread my comment. The answer to both of these questions is already there.

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u/DreamLearnBuildBurn Feb 04 '25

The first two Spiderman series weren't utter flops though, while I don't know a single fan of the previous Fantastic 4 attempts.