FILM REVIEW: FANTASTIC FOUR (2025) ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING (INCLUDING POST-CREDIT SCENES) ⚠️
Just came out of the cinema and honestly? Not bad at all. It was fun, visually gorgeous, and definitely entertaining. The aesthetics of this universe?? Stunning. Super stylised in a way that really worked, kind of dreamy, retro-futuristic and crisp. I was into it.
The tone overall was lighter than expected. Sure, there were a few dramatic moments here and there, but nothing too heavy. It had that fairytale energy, like everything felt just slightly too good to be true. Not a complaint exactly, but I did catch myself waiting for something to really hit.
That said, MAJOR SPOILER WARNING (but no details): the first post-credit scene? Now that’s the sprinkle of drama I needed. I actually gasped.
Also, can we talk about the Silver Surfer?? Absolute star of the show for me. So charismatic, powerful, and just plain badass. Definitely my favourite. Every time she was on screen, the visual effect was just so good and lowkey satisfying somehow. Obsessed.
That said, I did feel kinda sad for Johnny (this is my pov, maybe others didn't feel the same way). He was clearly getting sidelined most of the film, people talked over him, brushed him off... even though (spoilers!!!) he was the one who translated Silver Surfer’s language, he was the reason she turned on Galactus, and still... nothing. Sue, his sister, is the only one who eventually acknowledges him, and even that felt late. Made me lowkey ache for him. But maybe it's just me, idk.
Also, again, idk if it’s just me, but I kept looking at the babies they used?? It was hilarious seeing these big emotional speeches or tense scenes while there’s a baby on someone’s hip jiggling around or picking at their face. Totally unbothered. It added such an odd and funny contrast, I kinda loved it.
The humour overall was pretty good, got the room laughing a few times, and most of the jokes landed with at least a smile. I enjoyed the humour for sure.
And finally, I have to mention H.E.R.B.I.E., the little robot. So cute and funny, definitely coming in as a close second favourite. I loved the chaotic energy, how innocent and sweet he was, just adored him.
Overall? A solid Marvel entry. And coming from someone whose expectations have slowly deflated over time, this one felt like a promising little bounce back.
RATING: 7.5/10 Going straight into my “would definitely rewatch, probably several times” kind of list, especially for Silver Surfer and Herbie, tbh.
