Marvels' first family have finally joined the MCU. Watching Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps is like watching 2008's Iron Man for the first time. It is the start of something great, instantly iconic. Not only is the film a refreshing addition to the MCU, its unique style and compact nature make it one of the most memorable superhero movies of recent years. I am extremely excited about this film. Read on for my full review, where I explore exactly why I think Fantastic Four: First Steps is such a standout film. Minor Spoilers ahead. Catch up on my Thunderbolts review here: Thunderbolts Review Fantastic Four: First Steps is compact, with a run time of only 1 hour and 24 minutes. Shakman makes the most of this time, not a moment wasted. And yet the film still breathes, there are gaps between the action. With time spent on building real connections between Reed (Pedro Pascal), Sue (Vanessa Kirby), Ben (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Johnny (Jos...
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