THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

Directed by: Matt Shakman

Teamwork is the very least thing this group has. Everyone likes to think and act alone. They barely communicate. Camaraderie is shaking. Family is not the best term to describe them.

Lacking empathy and leadership qualities, Pedro Pascal underperfoms. Despite his character’s size, Ebon Moss-Bachrach isn’t visible. Vanessa Kirby’s hardships are seen. Joseph Quinn consistently sparks fire in those people around him. Julia Garner just passes by. Ralph Ineson doesn’t have a terrifying presence.

The movie is weak in building tension and presenting its characters, resulting to flat and unimpactful scenes.

Sense of danger is barely felt. Things mostly get exciting only through the musical scoring. Action scenes are very limited. Some visual effects really look fake, and it’s bothering.

The ending could’ve been better—if only the characters are presented well. Compressing the story through recaps badly affects your connection to them. Neither the car nor their jokes are landing smoothly.

Steps towards becoming a fantastic movie aren’t taken. The weakest in recent Marvel movie releases, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 isn’t fantastic after all.

𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑭𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑪 𝑭𝑶𝑼𝑹: 𝑭𝑰𝑹𝑺𝑻 𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑷𝑺

Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner

Presented by: Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions, 20th Century Studios, Constantin Film

Release Date: July 23, 2025 in Philippine cinemas nationwide 

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews