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Fantastic Four - Rise Of The Silver Surfer [2007]


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Offering a real improvement on its predecessor and successfully introducing one of the world of comics’ most popular characters in the process, Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer easily warrants some attention on DVD to go with its impressive box office take.

Picking up where the surprisingly tepid original left off, Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer finds the Marvel Comics Universe’s first family dealing with the celebrity that their powers have brought them, to the point where even a simple wedding can’t take place without interruption.

The film then takes a little while to re-establish its characters and re-introduce some of the issues that underpin them. But it’s not too long before the Silver Surfer arrives, and things really get into gear. For make no mistake: it’s the Surfer who ignites the film and provides some of the very best moments of Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer. Backed up by some superb special effects work, he’s a far more interesting draw that the returning Julian McMahon as Dr Doom.

While there are, inevitably, various problems that each of the characters in Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer must face, the film never opts to go knee-deep into them. Instead, it chooses a light, breezy tone, that’s suited well to family viewing yet not without some genuine blockbuster moments.

It’s no classic, but Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer is most certainly fun. And it’s equally certain that this isn’t the last we’ve seen of this quintet of heroes... --Jon Foster

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DVD Description

Marvel's first family of superheroes, The Fantastic Four, meets their greatest challenge yet in Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer comes to Earth to prepare it for its destruction. As he races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy Dr. Doom before all hope is lost.
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Synopsis

The sequel to the 2005 blockbuster FANTASTIC FOUR, RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER finds the Marvel superhero quartet of Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd), Sue Storm (Jessica Alba), Johnny Storm (Chris Evans), and Ben Grimm (Michael Chiklis) facing an extraterrestrial threat in the form of the title character (played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne), an enigmatic being whose presence on Earth could signal the planet's end. Amidst the ensuing action, Reed and Sue attempt to tie the knot, and an old foe (Dr. Doom, portrayed by Julian McMahon) waits in the wings, allowing for plenty of levity and drama.
This FANTASTIC FOUR outing, once again directed by Tim Story, gets much of its verve from the Silver Surfer himself. Played by Jones, an actor best known for his dual roles in PAN'S LABYRINTH, the Surfer is more than just CGI sheen, with subtle movements that seem truly alien and a voice of supreme gravitas, courtesy of Fishburne. Reed and Sue deal with wedding woes, while the fiery Johnny (aka The Human Torch) and a rock-solid Ben (The Thing) provide an extra dose of humour in a power-switching plot, making the film much lighter than other Marvel offerings.

Don't touch this with a bargepole... or anything else
Review date: 2008-09-07 Rating: 2 out of 10

This film is absolute rubbish - badly made, a terrible storyline, cringeworthy at times.

And I write as someone that enjoyed the first Fantastic Four film and I have watched it 3 or 4 times (I'd give that one 4 stars for entertainment value - fun and easy on the brain).

In contrast, this second film is a mess - even down to one of the worst Stan Lee appearances.

I only wish Galactus had devoured this film - be warned!

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Reviews


Less than Fantastic
Review date: 2008-08-31 Rating: 4 out of 10

This film is good if you can manage to poke your fingers into your eyes and ignore Jessica Alba and the fact that she seems to have been coated with orange wax and given the worst wig in history. The other characters are as good as they were in the first film and there are some cool plot twists. Unfortunately, I found it so hard not to focus on the fact that Ms Alba was made up to look like the bastard lovechild of a genetically disadvantaged Barbie Doll and a packet of Wotsits that it essentially spoiled a film that I had been really looking forward to seeing.

decent throway rubbish
Review date: 2008-06-06 Rating: 4 out of 10

better than spider man 3 this is a likable superhero flick thats a bit of dumb fun

A Good Movie
Review date: 2008-04-23 Rating: 8 out of 10

I enjoyed this outing from the FF, despite all the bashing it has received. I think it remains true to the spirit of the comic books, and aside from Galactus being a massive black cloud I had no quibbles with any of the plot or the action. It is a great fil to sit down and watch with the kids on a Sunday afternoon, but I also like to watch the two of them back to back with a few tins of beer to make me forget about life as it is and immerse myself in the Marvel Universe of super-powered beings trying to save us all. It's pure escapism and not high art, for goodness sakes. It's a comic book made into a film, and I'm looking forward to the Silver Surfer movie with anticipation. I guess that even in my fifties, I'm still a kid at heart! Let all you doubters go back to Yancy Street where ya came from, or I'll clobber ya!

Very average
Review date: 2008-04-22 Rating: 6 out of 10

Rise of the Silver Surfer - I'd read so many 3 star reviews of this film before I saw it, and darn they're all on the money. At times the film threatens to become a five star effort, but then rapidly steps back into its safe formula. The film makers appear to have gone through the formula ticksheet and ticked off all the boxes, and thereby added nothing new or surprising. It's not a bad film, but much like its predecessor it's so instantly forgettable. All of the cast are likeable, but the four leads have their screen time divided up equally so none of them gets a real chance to shine.
Most superhero movies are only as good as your bad guy, and in this you don't really have one. The Silver Surfer is a tortured soul, Galactus doesn't even appear and Dr Doom has a kind of pointless cameo. Which leaves the army General as the ridiculous bad guy who doesn't like or trust the heroes but happily hands power over to Doom. And that's just plain daft and annoying. On the plus side there are some good action sequences, and the studio have had the good sense to keep the film to just under 90 minutes which is why there is little character development. Overall this was a disappointment, but probably has reasonable appeal to kids who aren't overly familiar with the formula that adults have seen a thousand times before.

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Actor(s):
Chris Evans
Ioan Gruffudd
Kerry Washington
Michael Chiklis
Jessica Alba

Creators:
Michael Chiklis (Primary Contributor)
Jessica Alba (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036035552
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, PAL, Subtitled,
Release date: 2007-10-08
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 88 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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