MOVIE REVIEW: Fantastic Four 2: Rise of The Silver Surfer

06/14/07

The Fantastic 4 are back! Yes, they’re back and they did it. Not only
did they save the planet, they saved their franchise. Rise of the
Silver Surfer did for the 4 as Ocean’s 13 did for Ocean’s 12. It’s not the
best superhero movie ever, but it is much better than the first. The
actors’ performances were more genuine. Julian McMahon (Doctor Doom), however, did not seem as menacing this time around. It was all about the Silver Surfer. This man from another world was incredibly intriguing and having him voiced by Laurence Fishburne was icing on the cake.

The Silver Surfer is sent to Earth to prepare it for total destruction,
or is it consumption? It up to Marvel’s first family of superheroes to
figure out who he is, why he is doing it, and of course stop him from
accomplishing it. This, however, interrupts the long awaited wedding
between Sue, the Invisible Woman (Jessica Alba), and Reed, Mr. Fantastic (Ioan Gruffudd). The whole wedding planning and ceremony thing was a little cheesy and lengthy, but it does add a refreshing human side to the characters that we can relate to. Overall, the story line was much more involving and grand this time, thank goodness. I was truly routing for this to be new and improved, being a major superhero movie fan myself. The special effects were awesome. They always get a little better, a little more crisp than their predecessors. I didn’t want to blink during a particular scene where Johnny, the Human Torch (Chris Evans) is chasing the intergalactic herald. It had me on the edge of my seat. Way cool! Flame on, Torch, flame on.

Being what I consider an “average Joe Moviewatcher Guy”, I like to rate movies based on such criteria as “was it entertaining?“ and “would I want to see it again?” or “would I buy the DVD?”. Well, in this case, it is a resounding YES to all of the above in the strong, deep voice of Ben, the Thing (Michael Chiklis). Director Tim Story did a great job accomplishing something not very common: a sequel surpassing the first.

“It’s Clobbertime!”

Review By Cine Marcos
cinemarcos@smartcine.com

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People Movie Review Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Chad	90
It was awesome! Everything was better in this movie! It blows the first one outta the water!

Polka dots	90
Its really good!! but it needs more thrill. Number 1 WAS HUMOROUS AND ENTERTAINING , but this one made me fall a sleep.

Tim	100
Well, I saw this and all I can say is "WOW" Jessica Alba was HOT!!!!! (Espically when she "got" The Human Torch's flame) To me, the movie had the right blend of comedy and action. And with the Silver Surfer's voice played by Laurence Fishburne. Nicely done!

Laura	0
Absolutely terrible. The acting .... majorly, and the storyline was weak. Stop trying to bring comic books to the cinema.. its insulting when you make it into a terrible movie with terrible actors.

ashleigh	100
Well i thopght that the movie was great. Also i thoght it looked real it was awesome................... well i hope there is another one coming out..