The Fantastic Four Might be Marvel’s oldest superhero team, but they’re gone from the MCU, but there have been several previous adaptations that have given a glimpse of what these heroes stand for. The Fantastic Four were first adapted for film and scheduled to be released in 1994, but the film was ultimately shelved after filming was completed. However, later adaptations have managed to make it to theaters and generate a lot of buzz.
however, The movies largely received a mixed response, which only heightens the anticipation for the MCU’s take on Marvel’s first family. Despite the faltering storylines, and failed attempts to adapt one of arguably the most imposing villains in any comic book, Doctor Doom, the scripts for the first three entries have some highlights. From moments that define the heroes, to dialogue that helps establish the complex relationships in the story, there are many bright spots worth admiring in Fox. Fantastic practice Movies.
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“Four little words that can change our lives forever…”
Fantastic Four released in 2005
Movies often use signposting to highlight a moment that seems minor, or seems to be one thing, while actually pointing to a bigger moment down the line. Early in the first Fantastic practice Released in 2005, the film established a pre-existing relationship between Victor von Doom and Susan Storm.
Victor von Doom: Four words. Four little words that can change our lives forever…
Reed Richards: The cloud is accelerating!
While the couple worked together, and appeared to make a pretty impressive power couple, it was clear that the emotions were more strongly felt on one side than the other. At the moment when Victor is preparing to propose, he awkwardly spells out his question as some kind of strange business proposal, even calling it a “promotion.”
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however, Just as Victor prepares to say the “four little words,” Reed Richards comes running to announce an imminent disaster. The intent behind the scene is clear, with the threat of danger just around the corner, and Reed is the one to run to Sue’s aid. And even better, the writers summed up his warning in another “four little words” that indicated that everything would change.
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“I just want my work to make a difference.”
Fantastic Four (2015) Trailer
Josh Trank’s effort to reboot the Fantastic practice franchise in 2015, as a way to further expand Fox’s young hero lineup and build out their competing Marvel universe, was a noble but misguided effort. The film has always been compared to the increasingly popular MCU, but it also had to improve on the earlier adaptations that were released only 10 years earlier. Ultimately, with reshoots, heavy-handed editing, and too many voices, the movie was a disastrous failure. Despite the negative reviews and a disappointing box office, however, the film has some bright spots.
Sue Storm: You want to be famous?
Reed Richards: I just want my work to make a difference.
One such bright spot actually appeared in the trailer, and due to the excessive editing mentioned above, it never made it into the film, but it does a great job in highlighting who Reid Richards is. While others in his scientific community stand to gain fame and fortune, Reed has the brains and skills to put anyone through their paces. However, his motivation is not wealth or popularity, but a desire “to make a difference.” Reed may be one of the smartest men in all of Marvel history, but he’s also humble and caring.
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“I’m hot. You’re… well, you’re a little lame. Sue’s easy to see through. And Ben’s always been a tough one.”
Fantastic Four released in 2005
However, one of the best aspects of the Fantastic Four is how diverse and unique each member of the team is. While Reed stands out as the leader, with the brains and heart of the operation, he is challenged by his closest friends and teammates.
Reid Richards: I’m trying to figure out why we each end up with different symptoms
Johnny Storm: Oh, well, that’s easy: I’m hot. You’re… well, you’re a little lame. Sue’s easy to see through. And Ben was always difficult.
Among them is the hot-headed, and often immature Johnny Storm. Johnny starts his hero’s journey as a selfish playboy who predominantly focuses on his own needs and wants. Although he is not a bad person, he is thoughtless, and sometimes this comes across as cruelty.
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When the team first got their powers in 2005s Fantastic practiceJohnny was less concerned with how and why, and more focused on what to do with his powers now that he had them. While Reed tries to understand this anomaly, and discover how best to deal with it, Johnny is ready to jump off the deep end and use his powers as he sees fit. While questioning the presence of powers and the differences between each of them, Johnny quickly fires off an answer that is only surface deep, but in fairness, his quick assessment may be pretty accurate.
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“When your world is destroyed, and I’m all that’s left… then it will be enough.”
Fantastic Four released in 2015
While it’s fair to say that Doctor Doom has yet to be adapted to the big screen in a way that fully captures the scale and grandeur of the comic book villain, the 2015 adaptation has some moments where the potential shines through.. Toby Kebbell was cast in the role of Doctor Doom, and while he portrays a decidedly younger version of the villain as typical, he does a decent job of portraying honesty and depth in the role. The look, the powers, and the origin may all be departures from the source material, but there are definitely moments of doom in the performance.
While young Victor was a promising scientist with a bright future, his frustration and competitive nature put him in a position where he put himself and others at risk.
for example, When Doom escapes the planet zero parallel dimension, he is full of rage, anger, and ultimately doom. While young Victor was a promising scientist with a bright future, his frustration and competitive nature put him in a position where he put himself and others at risk. After his accident, doom surrounds him, and the character becomes a being of pure hatred and rage, who sees himself as an irradiator, or purifier of the earth and all its faults. This is reminiscent of the villain whose pride and obsession with perfection make him so destructive and intimidating.
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“To quote a friend of mine: “It’s clobberin’ time!”
Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer released in 2007
Returning to Johnny for a moment, he experiences tremendous growth throughout the first and second films. in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferJohnny and the rest of the team face an incredibly powerful enemy that presents new challenges when a single touch causes Johnny’s powers to malfunction and switch with his teammates. Although he is typically the practical joker of the group, the challenge becomes a pivotal part of his growth, and when he faces Doctor Doom at the end of the film, he gives this growth decisively.
Johnny and Ben Grimm are arguably the two most stubborn and argumentative members of the team, and it doesn’t help that Johnny constantly makes fun of Ben. While the others gained powers that still allowed them to enjoy largely normal lives, Ben was transformed into a thing that drew long stares and horror at every turn. However, Johnny shows growth and appreciation for his friend, Ben, when he uses his iconic catchphrase before taking on Doom.
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“Do you really think fate turned us into gods so we could refuse the gifts?”
Fantastic Four released in 2005
One of the oldest moral dilemmas in superhero comics and the adaptations associated with them is the connection between superpowered humans and gods. This theme is ever-present in the Fantastic Four stories, and especially anything related to Doctor Doom, whose ego and power literally see him turn into a god-like being. Near the end of the first film, the very concept is raised when Doom himself is compared to a god.
Victor von Doom: Do you really think fate made us gods so we can refuse the gifts?
Susan Storm: Victor, you always thought you were a god. Now back off.
Victor von Doom: Susan, let’s not fight.
Susan Storm: No, let’s!
however, Sue Storm, probably the woman who knows him best in the film, shows how his ego has always made him think so highly of himself. The truth is seen early when Reid and Ben see the towering statue of Doom outside his place of work. In the scene, when Sue tries to talk him out of harming others and using his powers for evil, it becomes clear that the two are on very different sides, and leads to one of their final encounters of the film.
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“We are not gods, but men. And we are stronger together than we are apart.”
Fantastic Four released in 2015
Considering the importance of this theme to the story and Doom’s character, It, of course, reappears in the 2015 adaptation when Sue and Johnny’s father, Dr. Franklin Storm, tries to talk Victor down from his destructive plans. After Victor arrives at the compound, wreaking havoc and killing innocent soldiers on his warpath, he confronts his former mentor and friend. Seeing what he has become, Franklin tries to speak to Victor’s humanity, but it is clear that Victor is gone, and only Dum remains.
Dr. Franklin Storm: Victor, stop! We are not gods, but men. And we are stronger together than we are apart.
the line Especially the moment where Franklin declares that “we are stronger together,” is a perfect summary of the larger story. Yes, doom is powerful. Yes, he can destroy and tear things by himself. However, despite all his power, his decision to isolate himself and fight alone is ultimately his downfall. Conversely, the Fantastic Four find ways to overcome their differences and work together. And thanks to their united effort, they were able to come out on top.
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“Treasure every moment with her and tell her she’s right, we have a choice.”
Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer released in 2007
In 2007, as the heroes faced their biggest rival yet with the fast approaching Galactus, they needed to find a way to fight back against the cosmically powered Silver Surfer. While The others tried to find a way to fight and capture the alien super being, Sue Storm recognized that despite their vastly different origins, they shared a capacity for love and understanding. Su appealed to the humanity in Silver Surfer, and found that he was more like humans than he initially appeared.
This moment, revolving around morality and choice, is inspiring and one of the highlights of all the adaptations to date.
Later in the film, HHis moment pays off when Silver Surfer becomes their ally, standing up to his master, Galactus, and saving the Earth from inevitable destruction. Ahead of the mammoth task, he uses some of his incredible power to bring Sue back from the dead, telling Reed she was right. This moment, revolving around morality and choice, is inspiring and one of the highlights of all the adaptations to date.
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“I put all my faith in them.”
Fantastic Four released in 2015
Going back to Fantastic Four’s 2015 reboot once again, the first act of the film is pretty solid overall. It introduces each of the characters independently, but one of their biggest advocates and supporters is the incredible Dr. Franklin Storm. Of course, as the father of Johnny and Sue, he can be a little biased, but his incredible faith in characters like Reed and Victor also helps to create a clear picture of who these people can become, and sets the events in motion for the Rest of the story.
Dr. Allen: We want to support you, Franklin, but you put a lot of faith in the kids.
Dr. Franklin Storm: I put all my faith in them.
Early in the film, he presents the team to superiors who have the power to grant him funding or kill his projects. Despite the higher ups wishing Storm would find older, more experienced people to help him in his efforts, Storm is adamant that people like Reed and Victor are vital to the successful completion of the project. This inspirational belief gives the audience the same feelings as it puts the young heroes on a pedestal.
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“You’re right. I didn’t. I stayed in and studied like a good little boy…”
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer released in 2007
However, the top spot must go to the moment that Reed Richards, leader of the Fantastic Four, finally fully embraces his role as a leader and a superhero who deserves respect. While both of these Fantastic practice Origin movies see Reed primarily avoiding the limelight, and occasionally in a power struggle, Rise of the Silver Surfer See Reed perform. When the team is brought in to help with the Silver Surfer, General Hager, a stubborn military man, defeats Reed and tries to assert his dominance.
General Hager: Let me make it clear for you and your pack freaks. I’m the quarterback, you’re on my team. did it But I guess you never played football in high school, did you, Richards?
Reed Richards: You’re right. I didn’t. I stayed in and studied like a good little boy. And fifteen years later, I am one of the greatest minds of the 21st century. I’m engaged to the hottest girl on the planet. And the big jock that played football in high school, well, he’s standing right in front of me asking for my help, and I say he’s not going to get anything unless he does exactly what I say and starts treating me and my friends With some respect.
However, Reid has finally come to his own, and he tells Hagar exactly who he is, and why he deserves to take the lead, not only because of his powers, but because he is truly one of the most brilliant minds on the planet. Hager immediately gives in, recognizing Reed as a credible, reliable and formidable ally, rather than a simple bully. This moment, and many others like it shaped the previous one Fantastic practice movies, and paved the way for the MCU to provide another adaptation that will attempt to capture the heroes and their greatest villains, even more authentically.