Fantastic Four: First Steps's reviews
Media reviews
Empire
If the script doesn\'t hit quite so many comedic high notes as some other Marvels, it at least brims with sincerity, presenting a heroic squad committed to protecting the Earth, while encouraging the whole world to link arms and do its bit, too.
Variety
True to its subtitle, the film feels like a fresh start.
The Hollywood Reporter
Rather than allowing the action to define the story, the filmmakers let the poignant character-based scenes do the heavy lifting. That should not imply any lack of excitement.
The Wrap
Matt Shakman has done something Marvel Studios doesn't do very well anymore. He's made a superhero movie that embraces the 'super' part. And the 'hero' part. And the 'movie' part.
Screen Crush
On paper, Shakman cast the four lead roles perfectly. In execution, I\'m not sure any of his stars really found their groove as these characters yet. Read More: \'The Fantastic Four: First Steps\' Review: The Best FF Movie? | https://screencrush.com/fantastic-four-first-steps-review/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
New York Post
First Steps marks a slight improvement from the preceding trilogy of terror. But Marvel still can\'t nail what should be one of its premiere attractions.