Main specs
Actor(s): Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Mark S. Allen, Paul Belsito, Lorena Gale, G. Michael Gray, Gina Holden, Laurie Holden, Aonika Laurent, Colin Lawrence, Stan Lee
Director(s): Tim Story
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 2005
Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: 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.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date: 02/12/2005
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: 2866701001
Barcode: 5039036023245
Screenwriter: Chris Columbus
Executive Producer: Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Avi Arad
Languages
Main Language: English
Release details
Producer: Ralph Winter, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Avi Arad, Bernd Eichinger
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DVD Description
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.
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Technical information
Special 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, Heroes Are Born Making Of Fantastic Four Feature Length, The Baxter Building Declassified, Animatic Comparison, Deleted Scenes, Making Of Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four Making A Scene, Fantastic Four Casting Session, Theatrical Teaser, Theatrical Trailer, TV spots
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Professional reviews
Review: Sizzling special effects and blazing action from start to finish (Daily Star, )
The foursome are awesome (News Of The World, )
Liked Spider Man and X Men? Then you are going to love Fantastic Four (Sunday Mirror, )
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