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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Film review
All that was needed to improve "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" over the first film was to beef up the action and tone down the sillier attempts at humor.
And while the second "Fantastic Four" movie may not be as bad as something like "Ghost Rider," it's still a major disappointment, especially considering the source material.
This dull sequel is based on one of the most beloved story lines from the long-running Marvel Comics series a title that once boasted to be "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine."
As it begins, scientist sweethearts Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd) and Susan Storm (Jessica Alba) the cosmically powered Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl are trying to get married. Unfortunately, world-saving responsibilities interrupt.
Those storms are caused by a mysterious silver figure on a surfboard. The Silver Surfer's presence on Earth heralds the arrival of planetary menace. And he's somehow manage to awaken the dormant villain Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon), who's vowed to exact his revenge on our heroes.
But there's not nearly enough action here, and most of the attempts at humor fail miserably. Frankly, the funniest thing about the film is Alba's continuing attempts to act.
"Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" is rated PG for scenes of comic-book action and violence (brawling, assorted vehicular and explosive mayhem, and some violence against women), some crude humor (including a flatulence gag) and some sexually suggestive references, scattered profanity, a brief scene of torture, and some brief drug content (hypodermic needle use). Running time: 92 minutes.
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Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Doug Jones, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Beau Garrett, Andre Braugher, Moneca Delain
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