FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025) MOVIE REACTION (COMMENTARY)! Full Breakdown & Review Post Credit
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Deep Dive Reaction: Fantastic Four: First Steps Visuals, Character Arcs, and Galactus Setup
Discover why this Fantastic Four rewatch cements its stunning retro-futurist visuals and the intimate family drama, even amidst controversial choices regarding the Human Torch and the arrival of Galactus.
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- The film successfully grounds the epic scale through the nuanced, heartfelt relationship between Reed and Sue.
- Matt Shakman’s 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and the score create an unparalleled visual and auditory experience in the MCU.
- Johnny Storm’s characterization lacked the expected "hot shot bravado," diminishing his potential growth arc.
- The conflict surrounding Franklin’s birth and the subsequent confrontation with the Silver Surfer provide the film's emotional and action peak.
Greg and Coy track and comment on the first steps of Marvel's First Family, focusing heavily on Matt Shakman's distinct 1960s aesthetic and the powerful grounding provided by Reed and Sue’s relationship. This commentary highlights the sequence praised by the reviewers—especially the cosmic confrontation—while noting where character development, particularly for Johnny, felt underdeveloped at the cost of leaning into alternate character traits.
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Top Comments (10)
This movie has some of the best written dialogue this year. Just out of movies in general. Sue and Reed back forth felt like an actual mom and dad arguing. Sue felt hurt and Reed didn't mean to. But you understand that he has to. You feel both sides of that argument. Sue's speech of "I will not sacrifice my son for this earth. But I will NOT sacrifice this earth for my son". Just perfect, chef's kiss.
Pedro & Vanessa had more chemistry in the opening scene than Ian & Jessica had in 2 movies combined.
Personally, I like that this Johnny isn't the hotheaded braggart. You get a sense of that, but not showing it allows him to be more than an imitation of previous portrayals.
I was kinda surprised that the writers chose to portray Johnny as smart, mature and capable. I'm so used to seeing him being the irresponsible trouble-maker that he's portrayed in the comics. The film REALLY toned down the obnoxious part of him. I kinda liked it. I loved the post credit scene of Dr. Doom, I wanna hear his theme music in full.
Even if you ARE beholden to the comics, this is a FANTASTIC Fantastic Four film. They get the characters very right.
I thought Johnny was great. Remember that this is four years into their existence as superheros, and it seems like Johnny is still annoying and immature but also growing as a person. I dig it.
not every Jonny needs to be cocky , Quinn plays him so CONFIDENT that you don’t need the cocky attitude in 2025. if we are years after their origin anyways , easy for what happened to them and growing with their powers can ground someone more. Chris Evan’s gave us a great cocky Jonny that if Quinn did the same thing we would never hear the end of it with comparisons. this was a great way to separate the two even further rather than being closely similar
i feel like this johnny is who Chris Evans would’ve been like in a third movie
Sorry but Coy is flat out wrong about Johnny Storm, his whole personality isnt just being hot tempered. He is loyal and very passionate about what he enjoys
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Top Comments (10)
This movie has some of the best written dialogue this year. Just out of movies in general. Sue and Reed back forth felt like an actual mom and dad arguing. Sue felt hurt and Reed didn't mean to. But you understand that he has to. You feel both sides of that argument. Sue's speech of "I will not sacrifice my son for this earth. But I will NOT sacrifice this earth for my son". Just perfect, chef's kiss.
Pedro & Vanessa had more chemistry in the opening scene than Ian & Jessica had in 2 movies combined.
Personally, I like that this Johnny isn't the hotheaded braggart. You get a sense of that, but not showing it allows him to be more than an imitation of previous portrayals.
I was kinda surprised that the writers chose to portray Johnny as smart, mature and capable. I'm so used to seeing him being the irresponsible trouble-maker that he's portrayed in the comics. The film REALLY toned down the obnoxious part of him. I kinda liked it. I loved the post credit scene of Dr. Doom, I wanna hear his theme music in full.
Even if you ARE beholden to the comics, this is a FANTASTIC Fantastic Four film. They get the characters very right.
I thought Johnny was great. Remember that this is four years into their existence as superheros, and it seems like Johnny is still annoying and immature but also growing as a person. I dig it.
not every Jonny needs to be cocky , Quinn plays him so CONFIDENT that you don’t need the cocky attitude in 2025. if we are years after their origin anyways , easy for what happened to them and growing with their powers can ground someone more. Chris Evan’s gave us a great cocky Jonny that if Quinn did the same thing we would never hear the end of it with comparisons. this was a great way to separate the two even further rather than being closely similar
i feel like this johnny is who Chris Evans would’ve been like in a third movie
Sorry but Coy is flat out wrong about Johnny Storm, his whole personality isnt just being hot tempered. He is loyal and very passionate about what he enjoys
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