In this thrill-filled live-action Marvel Comics adaptation, director Tim Story ('Barber Shop') balances comedy, romantic intrigue, special effects, high action, and even scientific trivia for a rounded 'Fantastic Four'. Here, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Human Torch, and The Thing come together on a space mission that goes wrong. The ship's owner - who later transforms into evil Doctor Doom - refuses to abort the mission during a solar storm, which electrifies the ship and its entire crew, causing radical changes to their DNA. Back on earth, the transformed 'heroes' adjust to their new powers, which are specific to their personalities. Mister Fantastic, who lacks assertion, has stretchy limbs of rubber. Invisible Woman, who loves Fantastic but thinks he can't see her for who she really is, does a disappearing act. The Human Torch, an immature guy who is brimming with energy, can burst into flames. And finally, The Thing, a great friend who is as solid as a rock, actually turns into one - and loses his wife due to his weighty disposition. Holing up in Fantastic's scientific lab where they run experiments on themselves in hopes of changing back to normal, the crew learns that Doctor Doom - who is so power hungry that he turns into metal and is able to conduct electrical currents - poses a serious threat. The heroes quickly master their abilities and channel their scientific smarts for one truly fantastic five-way face-off. Visually, action sequences give way to tranquil interludes such as the New York City skyline with the Fantastic's lab glowing atop a skyscraper, while plot-wise, the interplay between the characters brings a human element to the film, with some touching moments from The Thing. At the end, a door is left open for what could be a super sequel.
Product Identifiers
Producer
Bernd Eichinger, Michael Barnathan, Avi Arad, Ralph Winter, Chris Columbus
EAN
5039036023252
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48008810
Product Key Features
Actor
Jessica Alba, Stan Lee, Kerry Washington, Colin Lawrence, G. Michael Gray, Gina Holden, Julian Mcmahon, Mark S. Allen, Ioan Gruffudd, Lorena Gale, Michael Chiklis, Laurie Holden, Aonika Laurent, Chris Evans, Paul Belsito
Film/TV Title
Fantastic Four
Director
Tim Story
Language
English
Run Time
101 Mins
Format
DVD
Release Year
2005
Features
Commentaries Cast Feature Audio Commentary By Ioan Grufford Jessica Alba Chris Evan Michael Chiklis And Julian McMahon\The Fantastic Tour Making Jessica Alba Visible\Inside Look XMen 3 And Fantastic Four And XMen 3\Producer Avi Arad Walks Through Xmen3\Music Video Everything Burns\Music Video Come On Come On\Music Soundtrack Spot
Franchise
Fantastic Four
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Certificate
PG
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Reviews
Sunday Mirror - Liked Spider Man and X Men? The you are going to love Fantastic Four, News Of The World - The foursome are awesome, Daily Star - Sizzling special effects and blazing action from start to finish
Sound source
Dolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV Title
Fantastic Four
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