"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Dazzles Early Critics

Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is officially on the radar, and boy did it make a splash! The film recently premiered to a handful of the press and has received rave reviews for its breathtaking visuals and compelling narrative.

Next Best Picture's top guy, Matt Neglia, gushed about the latest Marvel blockbuster, describing it as truly "fantastic." He was captivated by the film's retro-futuristic vibe and the "excellent" performances by the quartet of heroes.

Neglia hailed Matt Shakman's stellar storytelling, declaring this reboot the best on-screen depiction of the famous foursome yet. He excitingly noted, "Marvel's new team is off to an intriguing & satisfying start as the MCU continues to navigate through the all-important 'Doomsday'."

Brandon Davis, renowned entertainment journalist, also dished on the movie, showering it with high praise, even comparing the jaw-dropping visuals to Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar". He praised the characters of Galactus and Silver Surfer, highlighting the exceptional visual effects brought to life by the talented Matt Shakman.

People staffer Sharareh Drury was equally smitten, applauding not only the visual spectacle but also the performances of Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby as Reed Richards and Susan Storm - Marvel's power couple. In her words, "treat yourself to stunning visuals, a moving story, witty banter, and epic action. Underneath all the sparkle, it's Marvel's First Family delivering an unforgettable, exhilarating ride."

Adding to the A-game cast are Joseph Quinn playing Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing. "First Steps" tracks the epic journey of these superheroes as they defend Earth from the colossal alien villain, Galactus. Matt Shakman takes the directorial reins, propelling a script created by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, and Jeff Kaplan to stunning new highs.

Despite the rumor of John Malkovich originally meant to appear as Red Ghost, Shakman confirmed that his part was eventually trimmed off during editing. Shakman confessed, "We had a lot to juggle with this movie. In the process of balancing everything, including introducing a vast retro-future world, various villains, and the narrative of our four main characters, some pieces just had to go."

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is a movie that promises thrills and chills when it hits cinemas on July 24. Initial responses suggest that this is a not-to-miss cinematic experience in a bundle of visually gripping and emotionally charged storytelling.

Viewers like Andrew J. Salazar showered praise, noting, "Fantastic Four is a tale about family where each member of the squad yarns an important narrative." Another Andrew J noted, "Galactus is huge in IMAX! It's emotional and hopeful." Meanwhile, Chris Killian was thrilled about movie adaptations of comic books, stating, "F4 feels like Jack Kirby's imagination brought to life on the big screen."

So, ready to fly high with The Fantastic Four? Hold on tight; this promises to be an amazing ride!