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\t\t<\/p>\n The first reactions are here for the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/strong><\/a><\/em>!<\/p>\n Pedro Pascal<\/strong><\/a>, Vanessa Kirby<\/strong><\/a>, Ebon Moss-Bachrach<\/strong><\/a> and Joseph Quinn<\/strong><\/a> star as the titular heroes in the Marvel<\/strong><\/a> film, which serves as the kick-off to the MCU\u2019s Phase Six. <\/p>\n The upcoming movie is \u201cset against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world,\u201d and \u201cintroduces Marvel\u2019s First Family \u2014 Reed Richards\/Mister Fantastic (Pascal<\/strong><\/a>), Sue Storm\/Invisible Woman (Kirby<\/strong>), Ben Grimm\/The Thing (Moss-Bachrach<\/strong>) and Johnny Storm\/Human Torch (Quinn<\/strong>) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson<\/strong><\/a>) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner<\/strong><\/a>). And if Galactus\u2019 plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren\u2019t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.\u201d<\/p>\n A social media embargo was recently lifted for those who have seen early screenings, and the movie is getting high praise, with many heralding Vanessa<\/strong> as a standout as Sue Storm!<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n RELATED<\/strong>: Watch the final trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em> here!<\/a><\/p>\n Check out the first reactions to Fantastic Four below\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I came in tempered but #FantasticFour<\/a> is truly a return to form for the MCU, the opening minutes blew my socks off in IMAX. Gardner\u2019s & Quinn\u2019s work stood out to me the most. Galactus gives this film real stakes and his presence is felt even off screen, incredible miniature work! pic.twitter.com\/eStc6TK0mp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brian (@BrianLongFilms) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Saw #TheFantasticFour<\/a> today \u2013 it\u2019s breathtaking! \u2014 Sharareh Drury (@shararehdrury) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Nothing will prepare you for #TheFantasticFour<\/a> First Steps. Pedro Pascal is the perfect Reed, but the entire cast shines and does right by these characters. It\u2019s funny, moving, gorgeous to look at, and non-stop FANTASTIC. This is @MarvelStudios<\/a> at its brilliant best. 4\ufe0f\u20e3 pic.twitter.com\/Mf28sxGkwt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Josh Wilding \u2013 ComicBookMovie.com (@Josh_Wilding) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #TheFantasticFour<\/a>: First Steps is INSPIRING and the DEFINITIVE take on Marvel\u2019s First Family. Matt Shakman redefines a new era of Marvel with an adventure that is a COSMIC STORM OF IMAGINATION and a future foundation for the MCU to build upon. It\u2019s a film proudly rooted in the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AcfEYoukxI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Daniel Baptista \u2022 The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> isn’t just fantastic: it’s a triumph. Shakman’s all-time direction & masterful score create a genre-defining retro-futuristic film, leading to a better, brighter & optimistic MCU. The 4 leads are everything we needed. Joseph Quinn’s casting is generational. pic.twitter.com\/548WpmAJue<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83d\udd38 Juan* \u2013 Box Office Expert (@filmsbyJuan) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> is visually stunning, stylish, self-contained, and easy to jump into. I had such a good time with this one. The retrofuturism is such a snack. My stand out is Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm babe I will die for you, you are perfect. pic.twitter.com\/RlRgk6U83U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #TheFantasticFour<\/a>: First Steps is EXTRAORDINARY! The score is pure magic, the visuals are next-level, and the cast chemistry is electric. It\u2019s bold, fresh, and unlike anything Marvel\u2019s done before. This is their next MASTERPIECE! pic.twitter.com\/lg5UHguPoi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shahbaz \u2022 The Movie Podcast (@shayhbaz) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> First Steps is visually one of the best things Marvel has ever made. Parts feel like Interstellar & demand IMAX.<\/p>\n Galactus is awesome. Silver Surfer looks really, really good. VFX were often immaculate.<\/p>\n Cosmically and on Earth, Matt Shakman dropped a visual feast. pic.twitter.com\/bDSiSTNif7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #TheFantasticFour<\/a> is SIMPLY FANTASTIC! Marvel\u2019s first family shines with chemistry & charisma Stan Lee would be proud of. Visually incredible, the FF dazzle from start to finish. Ben Grimm brings the heart. Silver Surfer is perfection. Matt Shakman delivers one of Marvel\u2019s best. pic.twitter.com\/OTqbbh75em<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anthony Gagliardi (@AJGaliardi) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Pedro nails Reed’s stoicism and dashing brilliance, while Joseph makes Johnny feel ever so valiant. But man, I can’t remember the last time I adored two Marvel heroes like Ebon’s Ben and Vanessa’s Sue. They hold the family together and ground the others when no one else can. pic.twitter.com\/KyqOcaLJrB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n More initial thoughts: movie is less focused on action and more on the FF solving problems as a family, which can be appreciated. The plot itself is a bit too nonsensical and scenes feel cut out for the sake of time. Galactus looks awesome. Not perfect, but the cast saves it 4\ufe0f\u20e3<\/p>\n \u2014 Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> Is a masterpiece. the visual effects and the score are a HUGE stand out. Galactus Is huge In IMAX. It\u2019s emotional and gives you hope. It beats you off and doesn\u2019t stop. STAY Until the END CREDITS. pic.twitter.com\/jEvx7g7Ojt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 deo (@frickyuu) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n I had my doubts going in about some of the cast, but the team chemistry works and they really do gel by the end. Go watch it in IMAX to feel Ralph Ineson\u2019s Galactus voice vibrate in your bones. Also, the retro-futuristic world Shakman has put together here is stunning. (2\/3)<\/p>\n \u2014 Chris Killian (@chriskillian) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n I have but one gripe. Like Superman, there are some rough CGI baby moments that might give you nightmares. I don\u2019t know why babies seem to be so tough for animators to get right but I\u2019d almost prefer the actors just wrap a football in a blanket and pretend it\u2019s a baby. (3\/3) pic.twitter.com\/s6rdI77GaS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chris Killian (@chriskillian) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> is what marvel needed.<\/p>\n Family dynamics are there and the stakes are high. Everyone is perfectly cast and Vanessa Kirby as Sue is a stand out! Matt Shakman reminds us why we loved his work in WandaVision and why we\u2019ll love this film! pic.twitter.com\/NXPhRK43G7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 anthony (@lizziesjuul) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> is an incredible movie. The first 60 minutes are fantastic but in general, the whole movie is honestly magical. <\/p>\n If you go into this movie with your expectations high- prepare for your mind to still be blown. It\u2019s THAT good.<\/p>\n Also STAY around for the end credits\u2757\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/JJkWSOdofU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 yoshi (@yoshiyshzey) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n My #FantasticFour<\/a> review: \u2014 katie!! (@Takoberu2002) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n I especially enjoyed when Ben and Johnny shared the screen \u2013 they\u2019re hilarious together. Reed and Sue seemed so in love. Oh, and Galactus is huge! His voice rumbled my seat!<\/p>\n \u2014 Law\u26a1\ufe0f (@LawJSharma) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n The story is good, not great, but it\u2019s handled very well. I\u2019m excited to see this team\u2019s next outing because I think it\u2019ll only get crazier from here on out!<\/p>\n \u2014 Law\u26a1\ufe0f (@LawJSharma) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n this is appointment #imax<\/a> viewing. galactus scenes alone are worth the price of admission. insanely impressed with the visuals here which often times envoke interstellar<\/p>\n \u2014 maddox \ud83e\udd87 (@selinasboot) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n #FantasticFour<\/a> Quite possibly the best Marvel Studios film ever released. Absolutely loaded with talent and standout performances from Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn. If you thought the MCU died with Endgame, think again. Thoughtfully crafted and easily a genre-defining classic pic.twitter.com\/nU8k7c7boC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 george mckay (@harpersmedia) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Marvel is Back!!! The #FantasticFour<\/a> is Marvel is finally going back to its roots. The same was Thunderbolts was Marvel going back to its roots. The same way Deadpool and Wolverine went back to its roots. The same way Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 3 went back to its roots as well.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/p8HsC5rc6e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Super-Jin \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25 (@Jinsakuu) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Matt Shakman delivers an action packed, humorous and fun film with #TheFantasticFour<\/a> the family dynamic between Marvel\u2019s first family is there! <\/p>\n The entire cast is great but the FANTASTIC standout is Vanessa Kirby\u2019s Sue Storm! pic.twitter.com\/8QjTPRtnhK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udcd9 (@i0lsen) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n I have seen #TheFantasticFour<\/a> and I can say it’s a total BLAST! Marvel’s first family is here to stay with an incredible, an emotional story and great visuals. The entire cast is great, but the real standout is Ralph Ineson as Galactus. Don’t miss it July 25th! pic.twitter.com\/8WECDWzT9e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Davy (@davybirth) July 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n
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