'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review: Stunning Visuals Do Justice to the Iconic Superhero Team

Jul 22, 2025 - 17:24

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After decades of cinematic failures, The Fantastic Four: First Steps fulfills the comic-book vision of legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Director Matt Shakman gets top marks for visuals that are far more interesting than the usual bland CGI: The beloved superheroes are instantly recognizable, and the retro-futuristic '60s production design looks incredible. The Fantastic Four: First Steps embraces a modern sensibility that departs from previous installments, in which Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) was the central focus. Here, Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby) drives the narrative by embodying the strength of motherhood in a deeply personal way.