Marvel, Fantastic Four and First Steps
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Marvel's First Family are ready to save the MCU, and critics have shared their thoughts on the movie and whether it has done enough to reinvigorate the genre.
It seems that First Steps is finally the one that has done it right, and we’re going to unpack the elements on which the critics seem to agree. That said, we’re going to avoid any particular plot details, instead focusing on what critics find to be the film’s general weaknesses and its general strengths.
Marvel Studios just scored a major win. With 130 reviews counted, The Fantastic Four: First Steps holds an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, officially earning the coveted Certified Fresh seal. This marks a huge moment for the MCU and a much-needed victory for the superhero genre.
First Steps is one small step forward for the MCU, and one giant leap in the right direction for Marvel's iconic quartet.
The director of "WandaVision" assembles a retro throwback with Jell-O salads and classic sci-fi pacing, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has revealed the strategic game plan behind setting The Fantastic Four: First Steps on an alternate Earth, providing the clearest road map yet for the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga.
First Steps does an admirable job of introducing Marvel's first superhero team into the MCU along with two of its best villains.
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"First Steps" promises to push the MCU out of its comfort zone, but the movie quickly retreats into a tired version of the same old story.
The new "Fantastic Four" movie does Marvel's First Family justice by grounding the story and delivering plenty of action, writes our reviewer.
But it was a little odd to hear that Marvel also planned to make the Fantastic Four a major part of the MCU’s future. Even though the Fantastic Four have always been prominent in Marvel’s comics, the characters — created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee — had never translated well to the big screen.