Fantastic Four features Marvel’s first family set against a gorgeous 1960s set.
You’ll meet Mr Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing.
It’s a slow-paced start, which has been toned down. The film is missing a good soundtrack and the trademark silly humour. You’re in for a different type of Marvel film.
Silver Surfer turns up with a message from the evil Galactus. An oversized space god who wants to devour Earth and its inhabitants. He demands the almost unthinkable, forcing the Fantastic Four to come up with a creative solution to defeat him. But can they pull it off?
Fantastic Four is fun, but somewhat of an unexpected superhero space journey.
About Fantastic Four
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.
Rated: (PG)
Consumer Advice: Mild science fiction themes, violence and coarse language
Runtime: 114 minutes
Australian cinema release date Thursday 24 July 2025.
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