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Fantastic Four
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PG13,1hr 46min
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July 8, 2005
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: A handful of heroes become superheroes under unlikely circumstances in this action drama adapted from the long-running Marvel comic book series. Four astronauts are on a mission aboard a new experimental spacecraft when they are unexpectedly exposed to a massive dose of gamma rays. The accident causes strange and unexpected transformations in all four. Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd), top scientist and leader of the mission, can now stretch his body like elastic and is dubbed Mr. Fantastic. His partner ... Full Synopsis
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Jeremy Wheeler
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In development long before the resurgence in successful comic film properties, Fantastic Four finally limped to the screen in 2005 with an underwhelming pic that's anything but fantastic. Third-rate comedic director Tim Story lazily translates the material to yawning results in a flick filled with TV actors, cheap special effects, and a margarine script that's light on entertaining calories and high ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards, Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
Susan Storm, Susan Storm/The Invisible Girl, Susan Storm / Invisible Girl
Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, Johnny Storm, Johnny Storm / The Human Torch
Ben Grimm, Ben Grimm/The Thing, Ben Grimm / The Thing
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