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Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four · Fantastic Four Film Collection

2015 100 min PG-13
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero
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Overview

Four young outsiders travel to an alternate dimension called Planet Zero, where exposure to an unknown energy transforms their bodies and gives them extraordinary abilities. They must learn to use their powers together when former colleague Victor von Doom threatens Earth.

Editorial Review

Story

The film reimagines the team's origin through a scientific project that opens a gateway to Planet Zero rather than through a conventional space mission.

Characters

Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm are portrayed as young researchers and test subjects learning to manage unexpected physical transformations.

Performances

Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell lead the ensemble, with Toby Kebbell portraying Victor von Doom.

Visual approach

The production uses a muted visual style, body-horror elements and science-fiction imagery to distinguish the reboot from earlier Fantastic Four adaptations.

Commercial reception

The movie earned approximately $167.9 million worldwide against a reported $120 million production budget.

Pros

  • Science-fiction-focused origin concept
  • Recognizable central Marvel characters
  • Score composed by Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  • Body-transformation elements distinguish it from earlier adaptations
  • Compact 100-minute runtime

Cons

  • The planned continuation was never produced
  • Some character relationships receive limited development
  • The final conflict occupies a relatively small portion of the runtime
  • The film is separate from both the earlier Fox series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Verdict A darker science-fiction interpretation of the Fantastic Four origin story, centered on interdimensional experimentation and the physical consequences of the team's transformation.

AI Review

Four young researchers gain extraordinary powers after an experimental journey to Planet Zero and must unite against the transformed Victor von Doom.

A darker science-fiction interpretation of the Fantastic Four origin story, centered on interdimensional experimentation and the physical consequences of the team's transformation.

Watch as a standalone alternate interpretation of the Fantastic Four origin rather than as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Awards

CinemaCon

Ensemble Award · Won

BET Awards

Best Actor – Michael B. Jordan · Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Picture · Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Director – Josh Trank · Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel · Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Screenplay · Nominated

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Screen Combo · Nominated

Teen Choice Awards

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy · Nominated

Timeline

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Status
Development

20th Century Fox developed a reboot of the Fantastic Four film property after the 2005 and 2007 films.

Director appointment

Josh Trank was selected to direct the reboot following his work on Chronicle.

Screenwriting

Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank received screenplay credit, with the story drawing from Marvel's Ultimate Fantastic Four continuity.

Casting

Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell were cast as the central superhero team, with Toby Kebbell as Victor von Doom.

Principal photography

Principal photography began in May 2014 and was based primarily in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Additional photography

Additional photography and production changes were completed before the film's 2015 release.

Music production

Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass composed the score, with additional music supplied by several contributing composers.

World premiere

The film premiered at Williamsburg Cinemas in New York City on August 4, 2015.

Theatrical release

20th Century Fox released the film in the United States on August 7, 2015.

Home media

The film was released digitally on November 20, 2015, followed by Blu-ray and DVD on December 15, 2015.

CinemaCon

Ensemble Award Won

BET Awards

Best Actor – Michael B. Jordan Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Picture Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Director – Josh Trank Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel Won

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Screenplay Nominated

Golden Raspberry Awards

Worst Screen Combo Nominated

Teen Choice Awards

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Nominated

Production

Development

20th Century Fox developed a reboot of the Fantastic Four film property after the 2005 and 2007 films.

Director appointment

Josh Trank was selected to direct the reboot following his work on Chronicle.

Screenwriting

Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank received screenplay credit, with the story drawing from Marvel's Ultimate Fantastic Four continuity.

Casting

Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell were cast as the central superhero team, with Toby Kebbell as Victor von Doom.

Principal photography

Principal photography began in May 2014 and was based primarily in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Additional photography

Additional photography and production changes were completed before the film's 2015 release.

Music production

Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass composed the score, with additional music supplied by several contributing composers.

World premiere

The film premiered at Williamsburg Cinemas in New York City on August 4, 2015.

Theatrical release

20th Century Fox released the film in the United States on August 7, 2015.

Home media

The film was released digitally on November 20, 2015, followed by Blu-ray and DVD on December 15, 2015.

Cast

Miles Teller Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic
Michael B. Jordan Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Kate Mara Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
Jamie Bell Ben Grimm / The Thing
Toby Kebbell Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom
Reg E. Cathey Dr. Franklin Storm
Tim Blake Nelson Dr. Harvey Allen
Tim Heidecker Mr. Richards
Mary-Pat Green Mrs. Grimm
Chet Hanks Jimmy Grimm
Dan Castellaneta Mr. Kenny
Owen Judge Young Reed Richards
Evan Hannemann Young Ben Grimm

Characters

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic Miles Teller
Johnny Storm / Human Torch Michael B. Jordan
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman Kate Mara
Ben Grimm / The Thing Jamie Bell
Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom Toby Kebbell
Dr. Franklin Storm Reg E. Cathey
Dr. Harvey Allen Tim Blake Nelson
Mr. Richards Tim Heidecker
Mrs. Grimm Mary-Pat Green
Jimmy Grimm Chet Hanks
Mr. Kenny Dan Castellaneta
Young Reed Richards Owen Judge
Young Ben Grimm Evan Hannemann

Crew

Josh Trank Director
Jeremy Slater Screenwriter
Simon Kinberg Screenwriter and Producer
Josh Trank Screenwriter
Matthew Vaughn Producer
Hutch Parker Producer
Robert Kulzer Producer
Gregory Goodman Producer
Marco Beltrami Composer
Philip Glass Composer
Matthew Jensen Cinematographer
Elliot Greenberg Editor
Stephen E. Rivkin Editor
Chris Seagers Production Designer
George L. Little Costume Designer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Fantastic Four Prelude — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  2. The Garage — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  3. The Unveiling — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  4. Baxter — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  5. All My Faith — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  6. The Lab — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  7. Meeting of the Minds — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  8. It Begins — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  9. Building the Future — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  10. Launch One — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  11. Neil Armstrong — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  12. Maiden Voyage — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  13. Footprints — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  14. The Accident — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  15. The Search — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  16. Victor Von Doom — Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass
  17. Another Body — El-P

Trivia

  • The film is a reboot and is not narratively connected to the Fantastic Four films released in 2005 and 2007.
  • The production used FANT4STIC as a stylized promotional title, although the official film title remained Fantastic Four.
  • The filmmakers drew significant inspiration from Marvel's Ultimate Fantastic Four comic-book continuity.
  • Marco Beltrami and Philip Glass jointly composed the musical score.
  • The film's principal photography took place largely in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • The theatrical film received no Academy Award nominations.
  • A planned sequel was removed from the release schedule following the film's commercial and critical reception.

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