2025
·115m
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Summary
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Director
Matt Shakman
Characters, Comic Book
Stan Lee
Characters, Comic Book
Jack Kirby
Screenplay
Josh Friedman
Screenplay, Story
Eric Pearson
Screenplay, Story
Jeff Kaplan
Screenplay, Story
Ian Springer
Story
Kat Wood
Reviews
msbreviews
July 23, 2025
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-review-marvels-first-family-finally-gets-the-film-it-deserves/
"The Fantastic Four: First Steps not only introduces a team with the potential to lead the MCU's new era, but also establishes its own distinct identity: heartfelt, visually striking, and emotionally grounded.
Between Michael Giacchino's chilling score and the immersive retro-futuristic aesthetic - not to mention the undeniable chemistry among the four leads - there's a rare cohesion in this origin story, despite a few secondary issues.
The emotional weight in Vanessa Kirby's expressions, the intimate dilemmas faced by Pedro Pascal, and the vulnerability shown by Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach reveal an uncommon care for human detail.
If these are the first steps, they're sure-footed - and full of soul."
Rating: B+
