Doctor Strange 2: We Need To Talk About Reed Richards | Geek Culture Explained

Reed Richards made his MCU debut in Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse Of Madness in a shocking cameo from the MCU's Illuminati! John Krasinski had been a favorite fancast choice for years by the general public and now that we finally got to see him portray Mr. Fantastic... the reaction has been mixed. In this video, "We Need To Talk About Reed Richards", I go over my thoughts on John Krasinski's Reed Richards cameo in Doctor Strange 2 and compare him to Reed from the comics. What did you guys think of John Krasinski's portrayal of Reed Richards in Doctor Strange 2? As always, let me know your thoughts down in the comments below.
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[@lemonadepack]

The Reed reveal seemed to get the biggest reaction in my theater. Lots of gasps and cheers. Not sure how much of that is for the actor vs the character, but I’m confident John can pull off Reed in a larger role

[@Mdautkreix]

Same

[@grysndotwav]

I’d argue it’s for the actor. Who really cares about fantastic 4 these days. (Average film viewers that is)

[@ryaniswhoiam5695]

Loudest cheers I've ever heard in a cinema, much louder than both Endgame and NWH

[@deusvult725]

@@grysndotwav Eeeh? Average viewers will know more about Fantastic 4 than other Marvel heroes due to the F4 films during the 2000s

[@pyramidion5911]

@@ryaniswhoiam5695 I saw both opening night and NWH had an energy I haven't seen since Star wars episode 1 premiered. The only time the crowd came alive during MoM was for the Reed Richard's reveal.

[@julianhermanubis6800]

John Krasinski has the potential to be a great Reed Richards if they will give him a better script to work with. He was nerfed on about the same level as the Vision, and Reed was basically brought in as horror film cannon fodder as far as the plot of Dr. Strange 2 went.

[@thele99]

Fanboys often blame the actors, when many times it's really the fault of the writers and directord.

[@nathanabraham2261]

@@thele99 exactly

[@aliminator1310]

The ENTIRE Illuminati died in the STUPIDEST WAY POSSIBLE! They each literally stood in place when Scarlet Witch killed them!

[@SillySandyAJ]

He nailed the part, but the story undermined his character's intellect. Theres no way reed would rush into an attack w/o analysing the threat 1st. Also he wouldnt giveaway strategic points that could be disarmed. He is also one to use battle as a last resort, like giving galactus the ultimate nullifier to appease his hunger than trying to destroy him. I think the screenwriters failed in that regard

[@choloeseguay]

completely agree, they made stark this way so they should not have had an issue doing the same here

[@jaquanbrown413]

He was going up against wanda he was going to lose regardless.

[@PoloFreeman]

There are many Reeds...this Reed was on the lower scale of intelligence...maybe 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Miracleman249]

@@PoloFreeman I just can't accept that unfortunately. Cause hes introduced as the smartest man alive. I mean I thought him giving away bolts powers and attacking her right after was pretty dumb and im definitely not the smartest man alive lol.

[@jaym.g.5789]

@@PoloFreeman They were a far advanced version than 616, with knowledge of Multiverse and Darkhold, and Vishanti. 616 Wong fully knew how powerful Scarlet is (the one uniter, or one destroyer). Yet somehow the council of this advanced society (who was able to deploy a fully functional and non-broken Ultron army) did not and underestimated her by letting her know their trump card?

[@PhilogusRex]

I think he did what he could with what he was given. As for the writing, I didn't understand why one of the smartest men in the world was picking a fight with someone with access to a power that defies the laws of science. It sure seems to me like that version of Reed could really use some more de-escalation training 😂

[@xzotic6]

That group of the Illuminati was arrogant and you could see it. The way Black Bolt smiled after Reed said he could destroy Wanda with "one whisper." The Illuminati introduced Reed as the "smartest man" in the multiverse. They also seemed to single-handedly beat Thanos on Titan which I assume lead to their arrogance. Even their world seemed more pompous.

[@VoiceNerd]

The Illuminati, including Reed are the smartest but not the wisest

[@abstrusegotwork3497]

Because they thought black bolt was enough like with their strange, thats why

[@onixtheone]

If black bolt HAD killed Wanda, Wanda would not have destroyed every darkhold in every universe at the end of the movie.

[@elijahshaheed778]

Being arrogant isn’t the same as being stupid and the Illuminati were beyond stupid

[@mohammadfakhoury4839]

100% behind John Krasinski playing Reed Richards, loved him in the movie and I believe he is gonna crush the role especially if he was give control over his character...

[@kendallrivers1119]

Well i certainly hope he gets better treatment than he did in Doctor Strange 2 when they did him super dirty.

[@user-ze3lk1ov5b]

I bet they will do worst they disrespect completely those characters

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

@@kendallrivers1119 Wanda turned that dude into noodles and spaghetti. Left reed dead in the middle of the Illuminatty, little did he know his middlemen wouldn't do diddly

[@georgeleos8219]

Wait wait. 6:01 in. Is she magneto’s kid??? Is no one talking about this. I have so manny q. Also Shuma Gorath showing up…. 🧐🧐🧐. This Wanda knows Rambo. 🤨🤨. And easily defeated. Also. Can I get a Wtf with Black Bolt??? I mean all Beetlejuice on him. 😮. I mean she is his daughter right??? Or … Another rabbit hole.

[@Ninjersey1]

@@youknowwhoyouare2269 haha big pun legend

[@johnfranklin87]

Reeds appearance, along with Professor X we're huge moments, and i love how he played Reed but i didn't like how he told Wanda about Black Bolts power. BB isn't the strongest but he definitely is an Ace in the hole cause you aren't expecting this concussive force from his voice. Had Reed not said that, they might have stood a chance . . But that's just me

[@yderga8707]

I wholeheartedly agree that these characters were misused and Reeds intellect and capability was nerfed in this film for the sake of plot development. Especially when you consider theyre from a universe which not only has extensive knowledge of the multiverse and magic but is an advanced society with an ultron defense system, yet even their base of operations which should be the most heavily guarded fortress seemingly had no defense systems outside of a few ultron bots. You mean to tell me they had the technology to completely nullify doctor stranges powers but had nothing prepared to deal with wanda?

[@JamTaylor69]

I agree that was stupid but we needed that to happen for the plot to progress which is abit shit really

[@BLVCKSTVR_YT]

I felt this way but then I changed my mind when I thought about how they were underestimating her. And that also was the body of an innocent Wanda they didn't wanna fight.

[@Dmm314]

I disagree with his intelligence being questioned. Again in HIS experience the biggest danger to the multiverse was Strange, not Wanda. He clearly was overconfident in that moment to reveal to his opponent that she has no chance, underestimating her. Being smart does NOT mean being immune to making mistakes, and in that moment Reed Richard’s made a mistake. That doesn’t lessen his role or impact to the story. It’s not a plot device. Over confidence is a real human flaw, which is where this Reed instantly becomes relatable.

[@kung-fu-kevin]

@@Dmm314 your absolutely right.

[@rickybobby_1]

The tech Reed uses to teleport in his opening scene looks like a very early version of the TVA portal things from Loki. This makes sense due to Nathaniel Richards, aka Kang being the first to developed portal tech from dimension to dimension as stated in the last episode of Loki.

[@watsonsmith4126]

Maybe Reed knows about Kang The Conqueror?

[@JDProdNFL]

I want to see more john in the future of the fantastic 4. I believe he could portray the character very well if given some creative freedom!

[@nikosavage1111]

Sorry sir, no creative freedom allowed in these films 🥲

[@aminulhussain2277]

Given how the writers have made him a moron he definitely needs to have that.

[@jacobp5761]

@@aminulhussain2277 I think the idea was they were all egotistical morons in this universe, nobody in the main universe would underestimate Wanda like that.

[@netherfreakultima4498]

You and me both ^^

[@netherfreakultima4498]

@@aminulhussain2277 hey come on, don't be mean

[@justinhumphreys4317]

I feel like they 100% tested him out in this role. Seeing how there is a multiverse now and they can easily recast him in the MCU universe. But I really think he could be good. I really want an approach to him being a strong leader and smart guy instead of this guy that doesn’t everything by himself. Fantastic 4 is a team unlike a lot of other teams.

[@vikvondoom]

Really good way of looking at it. I actually didn’t consider it being a test at first but now it makes sense and seems like a hopeful way of looking at the actor and character

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

First argument with Sue she's bringing up how Wanda turned him into playdoh

[@taynestreet8877]

Seems like theyre characterising him to be the same as in xmen vs avengers comics where he and the fantastic other 3 are like the neutral party.

[@justcallmejudge]

mcu is generally known for its epic bombastic fight scenes and cgi everything. so it will be a miracle of getting a reed richard movie that's more about him using his intelligence as the fundamental of the story.

[@taynestreet8877]

@@justcallmejudge i think spiderman, especially no way home and the doctor strange fight, and of course the original ironman movie show how they are able to write the bombastic cgi to be smart.

[@infamxs66]

I like that Reed tried to empathize with Wanda saying he had a wife and kids cause thats how he is in the comics very family oriented and tries to understand both sides even though he treats Sue like shit sometimes lol

[@babauzuafa5332]

Sometimes or all the time 🤣🤣, but he comes thru at the end

[@Igivegdparent]

@@babauzuafa5332 i still have to defend reed sue knew who he was in the beginning before they got married also at least reed has never stepped out on sue she went for namor and even tried to go after storm's man t'challa but T'challa turned her down because reed is like a brother to him

[@babauzuafa5332]

@@Igivegdparent that’s crazy I knew about namor but not tchalla smh, can’t trust these hoes even in the comics 😂

[@hamhockbeans]

If Dr.Strange had a nightmare of a version of himself dying you know Reed Richards had one.

[@itscoldinwinter1]

Would have been nice for franklin to appear after Reed mentioned his kids. Scarlet witch would have been shutdown

[@JonStark117]

*Krasinski was PHENOMENAL as Reed Richards!!!👏🏼💯*

[@CodyDoodle33]

I don’t think they brought across how influential the dark hold was on Wanda conveyed its impact on her mental state. Do you think this is the reason it felt her transformation was so out of the field in comparison to WandaVision? If you think about it in WandaVision she felt guilt after the events, it was Hard to picture how she went from that person to the person in this movie. With that in mind you have to use the dark hole to justify a lot of the almost absurdity of her drive. Curious your thoughts

[@mhuh]

Raimi has a knack for that ala Spider-Man 3.

[@CodyDoodle33]

@@mhuh so true, who could forget Dark Toby

[@richardchikosi4320]

I agree. It undermines the resolution that happened in WandaVision. The movie should have been more focused on Wandas transformation back to ‘EvilWanda’ While a second plot occurs where we see Dr Strange sensing this power and we get more visuals of alternate Dr Strange’s Eventually they see that the breeches in the multiverse are being caused by Wanda and then a conflict breaks out- they go after Wanda- Wanda doesn’t come after them. It’s Wanda who then retaliates and when she does we see that transformation- maybe they could change her physical look to emphasise that change I think these changes could have fixed a lot

[@habijjj]

I mean that's definitely part of it they mentioned that the dark hold does things to you when you use it it essentially took the grief of her kids an exasperated it.

[@queeneternal1282]

I agree that first hour into the movie I was left like where the hell did this from from? Like they should have either showed what the dark hold did to her or show us more of the grief the reliving of the nightmare she spoke about like actually drive it home, always remember to show dont tell

[@genoveus]

I think I myself want to see more of John Krasinski as Reed Richards; I think there’s still potential for him to own the character like Hugh Jackman is for Logan/Wolverine.

[@SuperRONDALE]

I think he was great as the character and that people saying he wasn’t just wanted to see him do more. He wasn’t supposed to be a major character in the story they were telling so he came off as lackluster. It’s just that plot point that disappointed people. I liked it, plus Reed shines best when he’s with his family.

[@jrob4795]

Effron or Edgerton as Wolverine.

[@mortagon1451]

I thought he was great with the little he got.

[@psrabe7444]

@@SuperRONDALE I someone agree but it was a bad scene overall that ruined Reed Richards in it and Reed Richards was straight up dumb in that scene. He tells Wanda exactly how to defeat their best fail safe. That and when Wong sells out the multiverse are easily in the running for the worst scenes in all of phase 4.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

Ryan Reynolds is the biggest owner of a comic book role, let's be honest here. He even shares the same interests, sense of humor and country of origin. Patrick Stewart was just obvious for many reasons but as we know he was replaceable, Reynolds is not. Not only will he reprise the role but somehow still be the exact same character as the last movie.

[@GeekSermon]

I felt like John did a great job as Reed with the little dialog he was given, I was kinda bummed out that marvel didn't take the opportunity to introduce a new black panther as a member of the illuminati, woulda been cool to see a new black panther and start the idea of a new actor/actress portraying the role of black panther.

[@creativeguy1138]

Eh, they would have just killed the character anyway.

[@thephilosopher7173]

Maybe their afraid of peoples reaction to replacing Chad. I don't think Chad would even want the role to stop, and imo neither would the fans.

[@hunterprice3320]

I think someone like John David Washington could be really good as a new T'challa.

[@gilliganIII]

maybe Killmonger or Shuri BP and establish the idea that it's more of a title and the consequences of Endgame not happening are maybe not so great.

[@watsonsmith4126]

@@hunterprice3320 Denzel Washington might be a better actor for the role of Black Panther

[@glenwaldrop8166]

This isn't the Reed Richards we were expecting, this version has already done things that keep him up at night. The MCU version can be a completely different character.

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

This keeps you up at night

[@glenwaldrop8166]

@@youknowwhoyouare2269 not really. I've got about 5 FF comics.

[@kangtheconqueror8359]

@@glenwaldrop8166 That's due to the writer not the actor- He doesn't choose his characters actions or lines. Unless John directs the FF movie, which would be awesome.

[@glenwaldrop8166]

@@kangtheconqueror8359 I know, I said this because there was some comment in the video about people not being happy with his portrayal of Richards.

[@PaulGuy]

That's why I think he might also end up as a different actor, plus having the ability to cast someone younger to have them around for a lot longer. Casting Krasinski for this might have been a nod to all the fan casting for years now.

[@miguelito6944]

JK performed really well based on how his character was written. If given the opportunity to provide more to the story, he would've stood out more.

[@darkpharaoh542]

People need to understand, this could've been anyone in this role. Him playing was absolute fan service. It was more about seeing him in the role that fans have been pushing for years than it was about his acting. That's aside, he did a great job and I would LOVE to see him continue as Reed Richards. Hope he writes and directs FF

[@MrBoogerberries]

All facts. The nerve of people to complain when a studio gives the fans exactly what they want.

[@Guirlande_et_Confetti]

Kevin Feige has announced that Jon Watts will be directing Fantastic Four 🙂 !

[@MrBoogerberries]

@@Guirlande_et_Confetti dude dropped out couple weeks ago

[@KeshavaKrishnan]

@@Guirlande_et_Confetti stop using internet explorer

[@Guirlande_et_Confetti]

@@MrBoogerberries Oh really ?! Thank you for the info, I didn't know that 😅.

[@amf0078]

I think he done well in the role, John will be a great Reed Richards when he gets more to do and interact with the rest of the Fantastic 4 in their own movie. So I’m excited for the future and the best we can do is wait.

[@bmla88]

I feel like the way they took him out kind of made john’s reed look bad

[@hamhockbeans]

@@bmla88 By rule of the multiverse the Reed Richards in 616 should be waking up from a nightmare of himself gettig killed by the Scarlet Witch.

[@amf0078]

@@bmla88 what the hell is Mr Fantastic going to do to Scarlet Witch In a head to head fight. 😂

[@lizziesaxon5132]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKqrgo2lmbaooJo Finally it’s here…

[@Menfiz]

@@hamhockbeans that would be an excellent scene to start a movie of F4

[@Jesus8998]

i completely agree with your take on it feeling like John was "acting down", but i think the reasoning behind it is probably because he was added in through reshoots. being brought in at the last second, and (i dont know exactly how this shit works, so im guessing here) having to do your takes on your own and have them spliced into the movie, probably affects the strength of the acting. i dunno, just a guess.

[@testoftimegaming5219]

it's a comic book movie it's an easy cash in that requires little to no effort as fans will just melt due to the character ... that's why ... most of the MCU cast act much better outside of the MCU Tom Hiddleston is a fantastic actor yet in the MCU he acts like a cartoon character lol

[@johnedsel]

Remember, this Reed Richards is just one of countless other versions of him in other universes. If Ben Cumberbatch can be Dr Strange in all other universes, why can't John Krasinski be Mr. Fantastic? This film was just to test the waters. I'd love to see him and Emily Blunt in Fantastic 4. They have the same chemistry on screen and in real life. Quick, Marvel. Do it before they get too old!

[@jaynekranc8607]

I can't figure out why all of the doctors are basically the same with the same story but other characters like Loki and Spiderrman are so different.

[@Raumes513]

@@jaynekranc8607 well I mean Loki can take whatever form he pleases tbh so that makes sense and Spider-Man is explainable because they brought in the other actors that played Spider-Man before the mcu was a thing

[@SonOfQueenMyrrah]

Reed’s reveal was on par to Professor X’s. It was insane for a crowd reaction. Their deaths were actually responded with “No!” And “OOOOF”. People were excited.

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

Jean Grey already killed Charles in The Last Stand 🥱 it's the same picture

[@SonOfQueenMyrrah]

@@youknowwhoyouare2269 man died too many times.

[@Menfiz]

@@youknowwhoyouare2269 Poor Charles, can't take a break from death

[@mr-pm3jj]

I can't agree with him "acting down". When Wanda asked If the mother of his children was still alive, you can see him accept his fate. He was a man that knew exactly what was about to happen. And he did it with a subtle facial reaction.

[@MrErik052005]

I loved John as Richard. He was my first choice. Sounds like people are judging him by the 5mins of screen time he had. John is a GREAT actor! He can make you feel emotions without saying a word. Look at the office or a quiet place. We haven’t seen Reed yet. In MOM Reed showed compassion by warning Wanda. He didn’t realize how different she was from his universes Wanda.

[@econno8172]

His first name’s Reed

[@chrisakah3751]

“Sounds like people are judging him by the 5 mins of screen time he had” yes people should be judged on their performances and this one was bad

[@Akela_akilla]

@@chrisakah3751 it was boring, but I think he’s capable of pulling it off with better writing and as part of the multiple personalities that are the fantastic 4. I mean we had Xavier there already, we could’ve done one without the other and in no way are we trading in X for Reed.

[@aminulhussain2277]

He's supposed to be the smartest person in the universe and yet there's something he doesn't immediately realise, proof the writing is shit.

[@jacobp5761]

@@chrisakah3751 how did he perform bad? Who could’ve taken the scene and done anything differently? I feel like you’re confusing a bad performance with bad direction.

[@freebird264]

Thing is, I’m not entirely sure how they’d handle the Fantastic Four in the MCU, because they confirmed in Multiverse of Madness that Reed and Susan have had kids, which means FRANKLIN RICHARDS is canon. And for those who don’t know, Franklin is basically the Luke Skywalker of Marvel, a mutant so powerful he once recreated the entire multiverse after it was destroyed. And due to this, they’d have to keep him sidelined entirely or else every villain from here on would just give up immediately since basically nobody but cosmic entities like Infinity, Oblivion, the Living Tribunal, Beyonder and the One Above All could beat him.

[@VoidWalkingXIII]

Didn't he lose all his powers though?

[@the_gratefulgamer]

Franklin plays with universes like marbles as a toddler.

[@Dave102693]

Or pretend he doesn’t exist

[@roguefrogger5823]

I'm hearing some negative opinions about him as Mr Fantastic but come on guys let's be real. He didn't exactly have a very big role to play in Multiverse of Madness and I think what he did do with it was great 👍

[@12jswilson]

That's where I'm at. He had about 5 lines. How is that enough to go on for either criticism or praise?

[@Mr.PR2000]

That’s the problem i have with how they handled Mr Fantastic.

[@Daniel-rc2bu]

@@12jswilson who’s to say he’ll even return as the character right

[@roguefrogger5823]

@@Mr.PR2000 yeah it was too short but the fan reaction was obvious. He's definitely our Mr Fantastic moving forward. I don't know about all of you but my theater was freaking out you couldn't hear anything but applause and screams and clapping 😁

[@Mr.PR2000]

@@roguefrogger5823 I don’t mind the screentime it’s the fact that his Mcu debut was him being killed in that short period of time.

[@qvkervox]

I can say for myself that the disappointment felt was because it was like a tease. I had no idea of the rumors or anything, but he came on screen and it just fit, but it was so very short lived. Time and writing constraints is what left me wanting. However, the entire IMAX sized theater was silent for the entire movie. Then he pops in and everyone lost their shit cheering. There were -far- more people cheering for him than even Xavier, which blew my mind. I was so sure Prof was more popular, and boy was I wrong, at least on that day.

[@ericblakemore3381]

It was short but I think we can safely say his coming back in the actual FF movie so I can forgive it. Also I didn't John would actually take the role

[@thegoose2630]

Maybe if they hadn’t already revealed Xavier it would’ve gotten a bigger reaction.

[@SuperRONDALE]

Same. My theater lost it at him showing up. I think people are pretty used to Xavier, plus we already knew he was coming. But there were way too many of those other x men movies and they didn’t age well.

[@CaliCowboy805]

Damn what theater were u at with all those Morose people. . Everyone was cheering for Everyone and everything at the theater I was at. They cheered loud for Xavier black bolt and Reed. I can't say one was more then the other.

[@qvkervox]

@@SuperRONDALE that's why I won't go back and rewatch them, I don't want to ruin my nostalgia. Folks for sure cheered Xavier, just not as much as I expected they would.

[@Bill-en7kw]

I have an issue with the illuminati fight in that Black Bolt's first move is his master stroke. He can physically go up against hulk or Thor, and he instead goes for the attack that would atomize her and most likely half the building they are in.

[@drphot6050]

Love this one... Best comments belong to this channel

[@buzzzkilll80]

First, I just found your channel and I gotta say your voice is great! Second, you explained it exactly how I feel. I can take a movie for what it is, and find entertainment in almost anything even if it doesn't go how I expect. I thought his portrayal of Reed Richards was excellent for how little he was actually on screen. I'm also about to watch A Quiet Place because of you lol. I'll definitely be watching more of your content after this!

[@yderga8707]

I think John Krasinski has a great deal more to offer for the character than what was portrayed in DSMoM. Theres a multitude of reasons why this cameo didnt really work. 1. Reed Richard's is an extremely studious and introverted character that habitually gives off a bad first impression. Its impossible to capture his full personality within a short time span due to his reserved nature. 2. The plot scenario used for him was just ridiculous trying to pass him off as the "smartest man alive", yet writing him as if he were the dumbest and most vulnerable man alive. In the comics this was the man whos intellect challenged some of the most prominent villains in Marvel, including Doctor Doom and Galactus. 3. Bringing in a new face to play a cameo character thats meant to be killed off is a mistake. Xavier worked better since were already so familiar with Patrick Stewarts version of the character, so very little explanation is needed. Same can go for Captain Carter and Black Bolt, since they both have references to go off of. If they wanted to bring in a Mr. Fantastic for a once off, they shouldve brought back Ioan Gruffudd. I think bringing in John whos character has a potential future in MCU (and a very pivotal one at that) just to make him human cannon fodder was a bad play on Marvels part.

[@tomboas9324]

You summed it up perfectly

[@Spinbassflipbassfly]

yeah I think it should have been Ioan Gruffudd, mistake made here by Fiege.

[@Elurin]

Totally agree about Ioan! And I am somewhat puzzled why Rob reiterated the same point (and nearly the same sentences) about JK as Reed like 5 times in the video, basically saying very little, without doing a comparative analysis of the three people who have played Reed on the big screen. He's usually better than that. I think A LOT of people would have been very happy to see Ioan reprise his role as Reed.

[@yderga8707]

@@Elurin Yep, it wouldve been a faithful nod to the fans who loved those films despite their flaws (myself included). Reed Richard's could be a very prominent figure in the MCU, comparable to that of Iron Man and Doctor Strange. I think his inclusion could bring forth the next big overarching premise of marvel with either the Secret Wars, or Galactus and Silver Surfer. And to start this version of character off on such a sour note left a bad taste in the mouths of F4 fans. This was your chance to showcase JKs capabilities for the role which was squandered and treated like a joke.

[@Gojira_Wins]

When it comes to Wanda killing Maria, during that sequence, you can clearly see (it is pretty fast though) Wanda pulling Captain Marvels power out of her. Her face mask starts peeling off with red trails of chaos magic pulling power out of her. So yes, Wanda DID take her powers and crush her with that statue. That's why Maria was so surprised when she put her hand up to block it but didn't move. She thought she would just blast through it like usual.

[@whyythestupidithurts5564]

Exactly it was fast and minimal but it's already been established scarlet witch can absorb powers via Wanda vs Agatha. People who didn't see captain marvel's power costume disappeared it's they need glasses.

[@jjoy7992]

I dont believe she took her powers away I believe her wandas powers just pulled the mask back. There was no indication she took them away. I dont believe this was highlighted with other characters other than maybe america chavez which she failed at. And it should have been easy for her if that was the case. Plus how come she didnt do this with everyone she came across

[@AMoralMan]

That'd be cool IF CPT Marvel's suit was a product of her powers then yeah the face mask peeling off would be a pretty good indicator of Wanda taking her powers...but since it's not...

[@jgraymatter3317]

@@jjoy7992 no evidence except she was killed by a statue 1/116 the size of Thanos’ ship.

[@MoneyyyOG]

Nah @Gojira Wins Wanda didnt steal her power, she made captain marvel blowout a massive amoutn of power and basically making hear weak and not rejuivenated hence why she was able to be crushed. Wanda and Captain Marvel are both powered by Infinity Stones, doubtful she was sapping her power

[@sillysiji5257]

I think his reveal as Reed Richards was the greatest part of the entire movie

[@brunodavidmoracarrera309]

Fuiste uno de los primeros creadores de contenido que ví, además de uno de los primeros que se dedicó a la divulgación científica barra geek en mi opinión, espero que te vaya muy bien en tus proyectos, con sidequest y los más rudos son muy bueno la verdad. No queda nada más que decir que muchas gracias por el entretenimiento que me brindaste y por los conocimientos que aprendí de tí con tus videos. Te deseo lo mejor en general a tí y a tus seres queridos en el futuro y como siempre una gran canal la verdad.

[@m.mulder8864]

I wasn't left feeling one way or the other. It wasn't a big strong role that required a lot. He looked and sounded like Reed. He had all the hubris and thought he could just talk Wanda down. But this wasn't a big display of the character and his nuances. So I don't think there was anything to love or hate about it

[@bw9505]

Wanda said "is their mother still alive" Reed said she was and Wanda said "good, then they'll have someone to take care of them" As a SCARLET WITCH fan, I loved that!! She turned him into spaghetti 🍝🤣

[@deddrz2549]

I wonder if she would have showed him if he lied lol

[@superscott410]

Hoping Franklin seeks her out to end her existence!

[@uvindukulathunga3860]

If it was Walter White he would have said mother is dead

[@bw9505]

@@uvindukulathunga3860 😤👍👍

[@callmesenpaidesu1506]

Haven't read something that makes me feel thanos was right before untill now XD

[@johnwhite468]

I never liked the idea of John playing Reed because honestly I grew up with Ioan Gruffudd playing Reed and it seemed he embodied the role better to me

[@Dave102693]

He did

[@stevelucky7579]

I mean he wasn’t my first reed to see on the big screen, but I enjoyed him. He seemed to be smart, distant, and knows how important he is. Ya know what I mean?

[@Ryan_Perrin]

Krasinksi did fine. I think the writing/directing for him was underwhelming, and intentionally. Hopefully we will see more him under a more focused story

[@thephilosopher7173]

F4 is the last movie of Phase 4, so we're gonna see them in the next few years. I hope they really do the F4 justice and don't drop the ball.

[@joshmoreau6023]

he was also only in the movie for 10 minutes, so it's hard to say whether or not he's a bad Reed.

[@wexplo15]

He’s not bad, just written that way.

[@taureansun1501]

He's a bad reed he was dumb enough to tell wanda who their trump card was.

[@Magdalena8008s]

@@taureansun1501 I see people say this but don't agree. This Reed isn't familiar with how strong this Wanda is. I think this channel has made a video explaining exactly this.

[@genoveus]

@@taureansun1501 so would that be the actor’s fault or the writing? The main post was stating why it’s hard to tell whether John Krasinski was a bad or a good fit for Reed...and that it was hard to tell because John did not have enough screentime to show his full portrayal or what he do with the character.

[@fandomcomics8702]

@@taureansun1501 exactly it’s the writing not Krasinski

[@NearbySword1]

I feel like John did a great job as Reed and I'd personally would love to see him again but next time I'd like to see them allow his character his full intellect.

[@jtreidno1]

I'd also argue that you're talking about Wanda killing characters that have been developed over the course of years (in the comics) vs. characters the movie developed in less than than a minute. So yes, the deaths of those Illuminati ARE less impactful on the audience.

[@brynlpz83]

Not true...Professor X has been in the audiences heart longer than anyone in the MCU.

[@michaelmarshall5999]

@@brynlpz83 I feel you but we’ve seen him die like 3 times onscreen already lol

[@brynlpz83]

@@michaelmarshall5999 lol true

[@charleswatson2396]

I think the dullness of Reed matched the world they built within that reality. Beautiful utopia environment, but the citizens themselves seemed pretty dull themselves with their grey attire. Really every character in that universe seems very dull, but I think that was the idea there. When we finally get these characters in the 616 universe that’s when more of their personality will shine.

[@mickeymouse7726]

I hope John Krasinski plays Reed Richards in the MCU movies again man

[@Dave102693]

It seems like he’s out

[@senister14]

Thanks for the recommendations.

[@tobereed]

The smartest man in the multiverse tells Wanda, Blackbolt's power. While knowing what Wanda's powers are. Krasinski was fine.

[@danielknutson4502]

I'm just excited to see what the MCU can do with the Fantastic Four.

[@wolfrainexxx]

To be honest, the MCU needs to focus on Reed himself, and then slowly introduce the other 3 like Marvel did with the Avengers... rather than all 4 at once. imo

[@mowgli6345]

@@wolfrainexxx Guardians did fine. They just need a director and writer who can handle an ensemble film.

[@BlackhornLynx]

Agreed

[@MrToxiclaughter]

If they ruin Dr Doom with some bs comedy like they did Ragnarok it's all over.

[@wolfrainexxx]

@@MrToxiclaughter Dr Doom was in Ragnarok?

[@noahadams8305]

I think he would be an amazing Reed and I really hope they keep him. I will say tho… the fact that ALL of the Illuminati died in 5 minutes makes me wish they were never in the movie to begin with. No way home was so great because the “cameos” were integral to the plot. I think 2 of the Illuminati should have stayed with strange to help at the end of the movie. They’re appearance should have been more than something to put in the trailers and that’s kind of what it felt like.

[@netherfreakultima4498]

I was amazed that John got the role of Reed Richards ^^

[@DrewGA3030]

Bruh, your channel is always 🔥🔥🔥

[@topman200000]

I think he did a great job at what was given to him I'm really excited for John Krasinski to carry on as Reed Richards!

[@Dom_510]

Can’t wait to see John K in the FF movie with the rest of the team. He was perfect in MoM! Also what controversy? Every reaction I’ve seen people are hyped that he’s Reed. Acting down? What? It’s not the FF movie, he’s there as member of the Illuminati, what more did you want? And in the movie you can literally see Wanda absorbing Maria’s powers, that’s how she got crushed.

[@billfoster5257]

You have bad opinions.

[@Dom_510]

@@billfoster5257 says a clown like you. He was literally perfect as Reed in MoM. You clearly have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@derekmayers-louther]

God wtf is wrong with u

[@Hiramekiza]

@@billfoster5257 And you're very rude, sir. Don't be that guy.

[@okthen9225]

@@Dom_510 no he was not reed is a huge pain in the ass in the comics he doesn’t care if he hurts your feelings. Plus reed is also cold and calculating John krasinski acted like a piece of wood. There’s was nothing special about his performance. Also reed is really skinny John is way too big remember reed is a scientist not a body builder. I’m sorry but I just can’t see John as reed.

[@HalonaMedia]

Great Intro love it!!

[@Durmomo0]

It was pretty cool seeing him in it. You know how the internet is, they complain about everything. I hope we see him back. I think he would be great. Its a hard role to pull off and I dont think anyone has done it before. I feel like we have had all kinds of info on Wanda's motivation. We got to see her tragic backstory as a kid, losing her brother, losing her husband, then losing her 'kids' I feel like we got more backstory and motivation on her than on anyone in the MCU.

[@wadeelliott7452]

He is a great Reed Richards. I thought that he had no time to flesh out the character and we were stuck with a shell of a character but in a 2 hour movie he will have time to develop the character. I can’t think of a better person to play Reed.

[@willmorris6946]

I can think of a better actor to play Reed. Eddie Redmayne. First of all, he runs circles around John as an actor. Eddie can spit that Technobabble with ease. Aim higher Feige.

[@jasonvelez1802]

@@willmorris6946 hell no 😂 John is better

[@willmorris6946]

@@jasonvelez1802 Not after that performance. That line delivery? John did not sale himself as Mr. Fantastic. At this point I'd take a multi-verse of Ioan Gruffudds over John.

[@jasonvelez1802]

@@willmorris6946 it definitely had more to do with the script than it did with John. John is a great actor. He deserves a fair shot

[@willmorris6946]

​@@jasonvelez1802 You think the screenwriting is going to get better? Michael Walrdon is one of their best. John usually portrays either the everyman or the cool guy. He's never played a genius. Geniuses are not easy to portray in a believable way. This is why fan castings are ignored by studios.

[@dtiger818]

I feel he was fantastic with what they gave him. He was on point when he needed to be. He was compassionate when needed. He absolutely looks the part. And it just felt right.

[@ry1887]

get it lol... fantastic :D

[@kibwel.parker6042]

He said fantastic! Tee hee

[@robertoleson4017]

I loved it man!

[@nm2358]

He was how I expected Reed Richards to be, way too confident and totally aloof to the danger being heralded to him. Unless Reed Richards in comics can see the threat, he's never prepared for it.

[@sirJinxter]

I loved every second he was there on screen, I have to agree with if he has a hand in crafting the character more he’ll go much further with him but I reckon he still did a good job at being mr Fantastic

[@firesparks8]

It sounds like Krasinski recorded by himself which can be hard to do with a brand new character….and I think it explains why it felt disconnected from The other characters. I think he is really good about connecting with his fellow actors so not having them to interact with likely played into what we saw

[@Sweatsofficiallytheworst]

John as Reed Richards was definitely another one of those "Hell yeah" moments in the movie for me lol, i was geeked 💯😂

[@anthonytmein]

Reed Richard was for sure one of the best parts of the movie!!!

[@Jake_Deagan]

How are people forgetting that this is a different universes Reed?? Maybe in THIS universe, he's more stone cold and serious. BUT, when we get OUR Reed Richards, he'll be more of the way we want him?? It was more likely due to the writing and direction on how he should play him, rather than his performance

[@Dom_510]

Plus Reed has always been a more serious character.

[@spade_yuno]

Facts the man problem is all the Instagram and Twitter pages that were hyping up literally every single rumor so then when the movie came out ppl felt disappointed

[@Ozzymandius1]

He’s clearly a version of Reed to have given up his life with Susan.

[@dyent]

@@Ozzymandius1 Except he mentioned having kids, which implies Franklin and Valeria.

[@SpiderDan2099]

I think John Krasinski did well (with what he had) and will make good use of the character as tome goes on. I believe you're right if he gets to write or direct it and really put his spin on it we might see the best Reed yet! EXCELSIOR!

[@drphot6050]

John will make up for it in the F4 film... Also, I got your back when it comes to Blade Rob no worries! Lol

[@SilvLocs]

They’re half way there. Bc if they casted John and not Emily as well in the end, then it’s the biggest missed opportunity ever. And Him directing FF would be the cherry on top

[@MrTrinityLee]

He did well with what he was given in introducing the character. I enjoyed his portrayal of Reed. Overall, this film was great.

[@SunshineRey]

Can we all just remember 838’s Wanda likely hadn’t learned about her powers the same way 616 Wanda did. 616 Wanda had to lose everything, subconsciously control and torture an entire city, have Agatha show her what runes are, and fight Agatha in a anticlimactic final episode battle. He was probably thinking she wouldn’t be a threat because 838 Wanda was still on par with Civil war Wanda and didn’t have to learn all the things 616 Wanda did just to survive. 838 Wanda lives in a paradise where she isn’t forced to learn more about her powers because the big threat to the universe, Thanos, was handled by the illuminati so she could just live her life peacefully with her soon to be divorced husband and two kids. Also Reed’s intelligent but not street smart. He can handle a battle of wits, but if he needs to fight someone more powerful than him who he underestimated, he for sure loses.

[@hg.c7987]

Reed is smart enough not to give away the advantage he has on his enemy, whether it is through street smarts or book smarts. I believe that was just poor writing on their part.

[@SunshineRey]

@@hg.c7987 how could Reed have know about a power he’s never seen before? I read the scene as Reed being arrogant, thinking they were all more powerful than one scarlet energy ball thrower and revealed Black Bolt’s power to threaten her and give her a chance to save herself from her self-destruction, but she gets the most threatening target out of the way before he even knows what her powers are so she can deal with the rest quickly. Wanda is more powerful than most characters in the universes we’ve been shown, so either way she would have killed everyone in the Illuminati

[@hg.c7987]

@@SunshineRey I know Wanda is going to win. The power I'm referring to here is Black Bolts', not Wanda's. Having no idea about Wanda's powers makes things even worse, because Reed has even more reasons not to tell her how Black Bolt's power works. It's like being assaulted by a stranger and during the fight, telling them when/where/how you are going to punch them. You don't have to be a genius to understand not to tell your opponent what you're planning on doing. This Reed is stupid. That or the writers are dumb.

[@BosnTV]

This movie felt like a summer annual with Dr.Strange and Scarlet Witch

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

John did great in this role, the way he acted was just like how reed was in the comics hopefully we see more of him in later films. Reed and Maria probably shouldn’t have died ofc and even professor x probably should have lived but ultimately makes sense why they were offed.

[@luisburgos9395]

John looks and sounds like a version of reed. I think the direction and writing in this movie may have limited what John can do portraying Reed. I think when the actual FF movie is out we will get a version of Reed that will be close to comic version but with some different attributes and it will obviously give John more screen time to flesh out our MCU Reed Richards.

[@mausieur]

I totally agree

[@alexxonayacht]

Just appreciate that we got what we wanted, John did amazing! In the role, he had the right tone, he had the right mannerisms. I personally screamed along with others in my theater. I will love to see him in the fantastic 4 movie and I hope I do, as well as playing reed going forward

[@SilasMckeeIII]

The only channel I give money to for a reason. Rob may not know what goes into making fine cinema (But he is a connoisseur of comics!) but this is the only review i have seen of this movie that isnt political, it just judges the movie on it's merit. Thank you!

[@nicolemancini1371]

Omg Rob! Hahaha. That Radio announcer thing. On point hahaha. I love John and I want to see him as Reed again.

[@harleyseiler9645]

I loved it And I loved that his cockyness was what lost them black bolt so fast. If Reed wasn't cocky and flaunting black bolts power it might have bought them a few more seconds. I cannot wait to see more of him as reed

[@slothlovechunk]

Sounds stupid

[@everettsnowsson2429]

Even Black Bolt was cocky and confident. He had that little grin until he had no mouth.

[@nulnoh219]

"we can deal with Scarlet Witch" They told Strange with Confidence. Really on brand with the Illuminati tho...

[@kendallrivers1119]

I didn't love how they killed him in two seconds and made him stupid beyond belief.

[@Scifi4life]

He won't be back as Reed.

[@thesheepwhisper5068]

The only issue I had with this depiction of Reed is the fact that he seemed a little stupid. I mean he gave away Blackbolts gimmick like an anime character and he didn't have any precautions preemptively put in place besides Ultron bots. For someone who is canonically the smartest individual in his universe he acted a little stupid.

[@Igivegdparent]

same here that was my issue i understand that in the end wanda could have killed them but they could have made things more believable if reed at least put up last minute magic dampeners and wanda had to fight weakened until she could destroy them or if reed teleported the ultimate nullifyer to his position but wanda was quicker and got him first but those 2 scenarios would have shown that reed is still a genius and was fully prepared

[@mattryan7124]

Reed is one of the smartest scientists and thinkers. I don’t think he was known for being a great strategist

[@JeremyDahl]

Agreed. The intellect shown was a dissapointment

[@Igivegdparent]

@@mattryan7124 you have a good point but I still think a genius would have thought about magic dampeners especially if they had some for stephen

[@kevinmalone4341]

@@mattryan7124 He actually is known for being a great strategist and leader. Almost all other heroes defer to him when there's a massive crisis.

[@felixlarsson2665]

I was absolutely hyped about John playin Reed Richards personally felt like he did a great job and I am excited to see what he does with the role going forward

[@miguelm.5402]

I totally agree with you on Reed! You put my thoughts into words, man

[@Nu-En-Jin77]

I think where they lost me is with that goofy costume that John K was wearing as Mr. Fantastic. It just looked off and he looked uncomfortable. I was really unimpressed with the Illuminati reveal even though I was initially really looking forward to it. Hopefully they will improve upon these character representations in the coming future.

[@BingBangPoe]

Krasinski as Reed was amazing. He played his part pretty darn well. It is just a shame that the whole movie was a convoluted mess. I agree with your points on _Avengers Disassembled_ and _House of M,_ but this film was supposed to be about Doctor Strange facing the consequences of his actions from tampering with the Time Stone as well Multiverse in _No Way Home._ Yet this film is more like a sequel to WandaVision.

[@santi_super_stunts2573]

What consequence with the stone? Spider-Man he definitely fucked up there but he didn’t do anything wrong with the stone. In the first movie yeah he almost did what strange supreme did and destroy the universe , but he didn’t. And peering into the future so they can win isn’t bad either

[@netherfreakultima4498]

When the Fantastic 4 comes out, I hope John gets to play Reed Richards once more ^^

[@arturs8463]

He’s one of those actors that always plays himself, when watching this, I only saw Jim from office doing the face that he does when a prank backfires horribly lol

[@oleksandrbyelyenko435]

I was never a comic book reader. But I loved Blade as a child. I loved Blade as a teenager. And I have rewatched it couple of months ago and what a blast I had watching it.

[@keiseanb1]

Blade 1-2 definitely still stand the test of time. Great movies to this day!

[@jasoncardona1575]

I think Zac Effron could be a amazing Johnny, kinda the same build as the comics, decent age gap (if we get Krazinski as Reed), and bonus he can sing which is another trait of Johnnys (he has the voice of an angel.)

[@PHYTO18432]

Zac Efron was lipsyncing in high school musical

[@MrAlexx17231]

Zac efron could do better as wolverine rather then johnny

[@thekbot1155]

That's fucking amazing I love it

[@msjodi777]

Best intro ever! Lmao!

[@miche92829]

His performance was mind-blowing

[@skeppy8925]

I feel with a proper F4 movie, his character can be fleshed out more. People being disappointed that they couldnt see him as Reed is kinda overblown since he only had less than 15 minutes screen time total

[@MegaPoliyo]

we need to see reed have room to be smarter than literally everyone. Like we know strange, peter and iron man are smart but reed is a whole other level, we've gotta see him be casually the smartest person in every room. cant wait!

[@GeoffryGifari]

in that regard i do think the problem lies not with reed, but whether or not the writers can make reed seem like that while still believable

[@RedDawn370]

WE NEED MORE OF THIS VERSION OF REED RICHARDS!!! AMAZING!!!

[@DKREALFEEL]

straight up you're the only one out there speaking the truth Rob - thank you for your opinions

[@rxlfe7177]

She didn't probably take Captain Marvel's powers. She actually did. You can see her drain them as they blast each other. It's not a theory, she literally drained her powers.

[@Lewcifer0]

Right that’s driving me crazy lmao you literally see Wanda absorb her power before she gets crushed. A lot of people need to watch the film again.

[@toyanthaog5109]

616 is the reedest reed. 838 was fodder

[@kreiyu]

lol

[@Andrew-te3en]

i totally understand and sorta agree with your "Acted down" remark

[@Games4Ppl]

I hope if Fantastic 4 makes a comeback he will continue playing Reed, I really liked him

[@Obironnkenobi]

I feel he didn't have enough time to really show Reed as a character. He seemed more like a 2 dimensional version of the character. If he's given a chance I think he'll knock it out of the park.

[@youknowwhoyouare2269]

You remind me a Mets fan, always talking about next year

[@xXBlueSionXx]

The Reed Richards of this one felt like he's melancholic. He's getting to see his friend again, but he's stuck doing something he doesn't really want to do. Krasinsky did a really good job of portraying the "my hands are tied on this one." I had a complete face when I saw him on screen. Krasinsky's Richards definitely seen and been through some shit.

[@MrSwccguy]

RIP when Wanda asked if he kids lmaooooo

[@pintopplx]

I really enjoyed to see Krasinski playing Reed Richards! It was one of the best thing in movie. I just hope to see him again! That's all I want for the fantastic Four

[@adammanneh4692]

I hope nightcrawler debuts in the MCU!

[@billfoster5257]

So...

[@cursebarklee41]

Not before Deadpool 3

[@XJAGGEDJOURNEYX]

I think for what we saw he played it well. Hopefully he’s able to comeback. Technically we didn’t see Baron Mordo die so Illuminati didn’t all die. The movie felt like Wanda’s movie feat Dr strange

[@Williameg27]

“I laughed, I probably shouldn’t have, but I did.” 😂 Same

[@jmichael1297]

He didn't have enough screen time for me to say anything good or bad about him as far as playing Reed Richards.