FANTASTIC FOUR (2005) BREAKDOWN! Easter Eggs & Details You Missed

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New Rockstars revisits the 2005 Fantastic Four movie, starring Chris Evans, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, Ioan Gruffud, and Kerry Washington, directed by Tim Story. What lessons did Kevin Feige learn from this movie as he seeks to bring Marvel’s First Family home to the MCU in 2025!
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[@djharris5048]

people give this movie flack but i personally enjoyed it

[@Mithrandir39]

I really enjoyed both of these movies. FF was always my favorite comics when I was young.

[@SirsasthNigam.]

me too

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Me too

[@AirbenderHawk]

Same!!

[@thepubknight6144]

Love both films

[@cementeatingnoodle]

The mirror scene with Johnny is peak comedy

[@user-cb5hm4rw9h]

the lisa simpson one...dead

[@jamess359]

Peak? If that's the case, then comedy is definitely dead

[@youngsuperknight_2k674]

I’m hoping that Joseph Quinn does the 4 at the end of the movie

[@ericmagana3215]

You expect to see the thing cause you saw him if rock shape in the trailers, so you expect the secondary effects to pop right away , but it hasnt yet, lol , it sure is a way to subvert expectations

[@moa3645]

"Insulting a vanity fair reporter Into sleeping with him" What a sentence

[@callmev3531]

Tony was just a different breed.

[@kylecarter1599]

The FF weren't NASA astronauts. They were a private group of explorers who defied the government and went into space on their own.

[@michaelpelaez7468]

Just have fun with it. If NASA is in the movie them cool. This is a Marvel movie not a documentary.l😅

[@kylecarter1599]

@@michaelpelaez7468 so you didn't actually watch the video

[@MuscleBound_withDre]

Idc what anybody ever says, The Thing’s practical outfit is so freaking good! It brings a real-ness to the F4 powers! Love it!

[@PVSR]

Absolutely, include the Incredibles in this rewatch. Maybe they won’t pop up in Secret Wars but there are definitely lessons that would apply. Elasitgirl and Violet especially use their powers in ways that are so much more creative than any “real” F4 movie ever has.

[@xcrates]

Why would the incredibles be in secret wars

[@ked49]

@@xcratesDisney

[@le13-gamer37]

Also include The Incridibles 2

[@josiahcombellick8559]

@@xcratesbc the incredible are a very inspired by the fantastic 4

[@MichaelSmith-dk1lc]

incredibles in secret wars 😂

[@MattMaple2]

Me and my friend used to think that this was a bad movie, and then we watched it one night with the "f*ck it" mentality expecting it to be even worse than we remembered. After seeing it again, I honstely have no idea where we got that idea. It's great! Sure, not perfect, but a whole lot better than some MCU movies or X-Men movies. Ioan Gruffud is a great choice for Reed, Michael Chiklis was a good Ben Grimm (he played the tortured husband part really well), Jessica Alba is alright, but Chris Evans is just a joy on screen. His back-and-forth with Gruffud is peak Fantastic Four vibes, and all of them together really felt like a family at the end. This movie's problems were in writing and direction, otherwise it was great.

[@draykohunter6805]

Ioan's face is still what compare to when i think of who could play Reed

[@CindyHelms]

I really love how Reed even goes, “Johnny, supernova!” and Johnny goes, “I thought we agreed that was bad?!” while Reed has doomed wrapped up.

[@josiahcombellick8559]

These movies really were great movies almost makes me wish this was what became the mcu idk just somthing about them felt just right

[@ironicanimations]

😂 me too that was really good

[@YetiVlogs]

The way he pronounced The Commish was hilarious.

[@tariobrown9133]

11 yr old me loved this movie I still can remember my dad & sister watching this with me and the sequel ❤❤❤

[@alexgaray1216]

I think we will see Chris Evans human torch again!

[@radiohostalastor]

Its possible

[@erikfinkel2717]

in Deadpool & Wolverine perhaps with Pyro (in the chain mask)

[@nogrecords]

God I hope so

[@linehult_bricks]

​@@erikfinkel2717 yeah like Changing Tatum ass in this is the end

[@erikfinkel2717]

@@linehult_bricks huh?

[@theflashfan4556]

I don’t know if anyone else thinks about it this way but i think that maybe a big reason behind why Chris Evans was cast as Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avengers was due to the fact that Chris had previously worked with Marvel on Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Sliver Surfer

[@marcusyates3044]

🎶No need to fear, they're here! Just call the Four! Fantastic Four! Don't need no more! That's ungrammatical!🎶

[@PDX-Red]

🎶reed richards is elastic, sue can fade from sight, johnny's the human torch, the thing just loves to fight🎶

[@solitair79]

​@@PDX-Redo plot aos many m😅😅😮 kk m in

[@zacchobanov5827]

I for one agree with you. The Imcredibles should absolutely be apart of the look back rewatch series.

[@MrGetWrecked916]

Julian McMahon was actually a great Victor von doom and I wish we could see him come back .

[@PassiveAgressive319]

He was awesome. He’d just starred in Charmed which has cult status

[@thepubknight6144]

Definitely got Doom's theatrical flaire down perfectly

[@jarianharris8240]

Me too. He fit the role perfectly. The ego, the vanity, the ruthlessness, everything

[@jasonsmith2759]

I loved the practical effects on the Thing. CGI is great and can be done well but I have a great appreciation for the practical effects

[@thorinwoods2642]

I’m hoping Johnny and Ben’s relationship is like this in the MCU. That is one of the best parts of the comics.

[@thepubknight6144]

I did like how these movies got their banter down Also Pebbles was a nickname Johnny always called Ben in comics

[@cosmicreader1312]

One of the superhero movies I know everybody hates, but I actually enjoyed, especially as a child

[@enoyna1001]

I enjoyed anything superheroes as a kid, no matter how shitty it turned out to be. I don't say this movie was shitty, though.

[@mr.iiconic]

​@@enoyna1001its a decent film, only really shitty when viewed as an attempt to adapt the Fantastic Four. Viewed in a vacuum as just a superhero movie, its quite alright.

[@tyfrier2434]

The Thing and Kerry Washington reinacting Lionel Richtie's Hello video 🤣

[@Fnaffan2001]

27:04 “compare this with pixar’s fantastic four” took me a sec to figure out he said that lol

[@jarianharris8240]

Me too. I thought I was trippin

[@rafaelvictor2111]

Well, it was this movie that got me into superheroes so it holds a special place in my heart.

[@TheRabbitRonin]

17:34 I like how this shot reminds of the first live action TMNT movie of Raph wearing pretty much the same thing 29:19 Just like what Storm said to Toad in the first X-Men movie

[@thetk9145]

Favorite superhero movie of all time. Something about watching this movie when I was a kid when we only had hulk and just falling in love

[@dakotajones674]

Did not see this in theaters but after being a good kid (i was not) at the dentist for a cavity 🦷 i was awarded a MR FANTASTIC toy from this film at target. Still one of my favorites back home i have

[@UVClipz]

Chris Evans was fantastic in this movie

[@andrewpariat9263]

Fantastic 4 what?

[@UVClipz]

@@andrewpariat9263 for his portrayal of Johnny Storm

[@TheGohanSkywalker]

I unironically like this movie. It's goofy, yeah, but the casting for the F4 is pretty good overall, especially for Reed and Ben.

[@dphalanx7465]

Would have to say, as far as "on-point casting" goes, Johnny was far and away best; Reed & Ben were tied for 2nd; J.Alba's Sue was kinda weaksauce.

[@lemmyfortnitegamingeasscen9600]

19:09 he actually sweared i thought a beep was gonna be there?

[@christopherwonders2041]

Please include The Incredibles into the rewatch! Love and appreciate all the NR crew!

[@tyrbrelk8444]

I absolutely loved how the thing looked in these movies. Practical was definitely the way to go

[@lehtosalowDG]

Im not even lying when I say that I just watched these two movies this weekend and tried to find videos like this but no one has done it... But then comes you guys 1 day later and give me what I needed😂❤️

[@truthhurts3524]

This is where I fell in love with Kerry Washington. 😍😍

[@IronDad-ml3wq]

You are absolutely correct to include a review of Incredibles in this FF rewatch. The Incredibles is still the best FF movie we have yet, and it's the bar that the MCU FF has to clear.

[@MichaelSmith-dk1lc]

they don't have to do better than incredible. just actually stick to the source materials/characters and make a good story!

[@dphalanx7465]

@@MichaelSmith-dk1lc Well, the same thing that knocked the FF off the comic shelves for some years, is Marvel's fear that current readers/viewers aren't interested in the Family-oriented, Big Science-themed, Exploration/Discovery over Superhero-ing elements that have been the mainstay of FF for the majority of their existence.

[@MichaelSmith-dk1lc]

​@@dphalanx7465 marvel always seem to try to advertise the f4 as less as possible, but at least it's something different with different story elements than most mcu films (depending on what story they write of course). Almost every pixar movie is a family oriented adventure film or personal exploration of identity. and they are beloved. same can go for the f4 if they can stop themselves from changing everything that made the characters stand this long

[@tristankingcooldudewhite8392]

Another nod, Ben calls Victor Scarface, like the titular Al Pacino character of the same name. The more you know.

[@Breidablik06]

I genuinely love this movie. It was one of the movies that really got me interested in Marvel and superheroes as a whole

[@arkham2242]

Doom and Sue have been romantically linked a couple times in the comics actually.

[@juanita-dark]

It's more fun to watch someone who actually likes the film to review it, ijs. FYI, if we're goingbto critique characters for makeup in combat/space/inappropriate situations we'll be here all day.

[@therealenriqueparra]

I've been waiting for this one!! I love the 2005 Fantastic Four movie. 💙💙💙

[@coconuts2513]

Yes absolutely include the Incredibles please! To be honest, if for no other reason than because they are great movies 😅

[@BradyBunch0525]

I have fond memories of seeing this with my dad and brother. Got me into the F4 in the first place, so, flawed it may be, it was an excellent gateway drug for 7 year old me.

[@marcussantos4816]

This movie and the sequel were my first introduction into the four. Because like some people my knowledge of superhero’s at the time was through movies, shows, and sometimes online research. Also the reason why pyrokinesis and elasticity are my favorite powers.

[@moa3645]

I too usually get naked to get through crowds. In fact, I insist on it!

[@lexcellent99]

One of the funny things that stuck with me from this movie was when Victor is proposing to Sue, he says something about "four words that will change your life forever," (Ie. Will you marry me) but then Reed runs in and says "The cloud is accelerating" ....... four words that changed their life forever :D

[@cratermaker3842]

thank you for actually breaking down the comic flip-through in the marvel logo, i’ve always been curious about it

[@TheThird1977]

Just started the video; been looking forward to this rewatch. For all of the faults the Tim Story movies had, the Doom mask and Silver Surfer's introduction were fantastically realised.

[@stephanieandstephenvanzant6741]

One other thing to point out, the object in Von Doom right hand of the statue, reminds me of the Tesseract.....

[@hokage1997]

happy 420 everyone!

[@loganstewart4100]

How did this get here 👀

[@davekisman2763]

Micro as the Thing.

[@jillianbates3271]

19:09 damn no censoring

[@manassesnascimento4483]

Human Torch will return in Deadpool 3

[@theflashfan4556]

As Chris or Michael?

[@manassesnascimento4483]

@@theflashfan4556 Chris Evans as Human Torch in Deadpool 3

[@theflashfan4556]

Okay

[@ochayethenoo]

​@@manassesnascimento4483 You're just randomly going on Marvel videos saying random people from past Marvel films are going to return in future films. You're just a troll.

[@SamuelThadius12]

YES. INCLUDE THE INCREDIBLES!

[@ljeffers3824]

My dad was able to get an unreleased official cd of the really old fantastic four. He is so proud of having a movie that was never properly released.

[@ytuser_3122]

I don’t know whether to watch these 2 films for Deadpool & Wolverine

[@keithwoodcrest]

18:22 ... in the WHAT??

[@user-ks8jt8xw1k]

They showed Phoenix for the opening Marvel logo of this movie and X-Men 97 as the fantastic four in the animation... opening

[@THEDARKNERD1]

I don't know if we need it or not but I'm going to say because I NEED IT.😂 very much looking forward to the incredibles video.

[@marveledwards9244]

thanks for another banger! AND YESS rewatch the Incredibles

[@noealva]

I recently rewatched this movie and I loved it even more! Especially the relationship between Johnny and Ben.

[@user-hx3hd2pv2l]

Honestly I like this movie and I think the tone suits but the acting expert for Chris wait ok For the 2000s

[@Ahhhhht]

The Thing suit was incredibly well done I still buy it to this day

[@raloway2955]

Don’t care what nobody say , this FF is the one that introduced me to them and ima forever love this movie .

[@ReverandHortonPete]

Engagement

[@andersoncontreras183]

Hearing you guys quote Sum 41 is hilarious 😂❤

[@RachelWardwv]

Evans is the best Johnny. Periodt.

[@bryfaith]

That Wolverine vfx on Reed looked so odd im glad they kept it as just him making his jaw more chiseled 😂

[@gregorydittrich1563]

Was not expecting this, but I'll take it 😅

[@christinawhitworth6815]

Yes please include the Incredibles please 🙏

[@evrywerigoable]

The story set in the ’60s is how the '90s Fan4 looked anyway! Bam! Pow! Real Adam West feel. I have Corman’s film and the documentary done, as well as these 3 and the making of this one!

[@Obiwan1994Kenobi-iv4jf]

I liked this movie back in the day. I still think it's not that bad.

[@tiago9977]

17:33 The practical effects for The Thing look great in this film. I definitely expect them to go for CGI in the MCU tho lol, & I'm sure it'll look amazing.

[@Jdasnake03]

Something to get me through these trying times

[@havenshoodstudios5097]

Brown table even made that comparison of doom to Osborne

[@Rebornhunter3213]

...wow, that Dr. Phil impression was far better than it had any right to be haha

[@AnthonyNatalizio]

We need to see Chris Evan’s again in the fantastic four in the multiverse. Secret wars would be perfect Him meeting the Avengers would be classic.

[@SirBlackston]

The Commish as in The Commissioner

[@tiago9977]

I love these films tbh. They're not perfect, & they may not be completely comic book accurate, but they're always very entertaining to watch. I especially love how badass they are & their family dynamic - I can't wait to see them introduced in the MCU.

[@MrHhhhhh57]

F4 My first DVD MOVIE, AND IT'S FANTASTIC

[@abolfazlesmaeili6469]

One of my favourite movies. And actors.

[@kins1894]

18:21 I kid you Not... I always thought it was the actor who played Mr Aziz in Spiderman2

[@radiohostalastor]

I don’t understand why ppl don’t like these movies I thought they were great like the X-men movies

[@LeonardoKlotz]

The X-Men were science fiction movies These F4 movies were just generic superhero movies made to capitalize on the Marvel craze of the 2000s

[@radiohostalastor]

@@LeonardoKlotzah idk nothin abt that i just watch and enjoy

[@mvtt.y]

after having watched Not Another Teen Movie, and then seeing Chris Evans in this film, i was like 😮🤭😂

[@Karlach_]

It might just be because I was 7 when this movie released, but I absolutely love this film.

[@jakebutler9808]

You know the good thing about the 2015 Fantastic 4 reboot, it made us appreciate these movies all the more

[@NoPawn]

At 21:00 the info on Ben and Sue looks like it came from the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe which was an encyclopedia of every Marvel character and major locations that came out in the eighties.

[@nekodoken6323]

plot wise the movie is pretty formulaic, like they met the "amusement park ride" criticism ahead of it time 😂 but i really enjoyed it back then and still now, especially every scene with Chris Evans being an obnoxious little brother to Sue and Ben. "What's wrong with you?!😠" "What?😧"

[@benmurphy955]

yes to the incredibles for sure

[@ryanmonsuland282]

24:39 that is one of the creepiest things I’ve seen in a while. This legit gave me a jump scare. I’m really glad they kept that out. 😅

[@Dominic.c]

Recently went back and watched this last week, it still holds up today (yes there are some issues but it wasn't having money thrown at it)

[@theinquisitivelayman]

Referring to "The Incredibles" as "Fantastic Four" was a nice accidental touch.

[@iKingdomTV]

This movie was awesome at the time. I was in 5th grade. Jessica Alba was definitely the best choice for the role lol

[@trenceminiel6226]

Just watched this like a week ago n wondered if yall were gonna cover it n here i am

[@AshMCM]

5:48 yes

[@jonathancabrera8246]

The NASA/space race is a good start but they should pivot to the scientist, explorer vibe they have in more recent runs. Currently enjoying the latest FF run

[@Dohsoda]

Fantastic Four (2005) and its sequel along with Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005) are certainly products of their early to mid 2000's time. But hey, the casting the mostly spot on in both cases even if the scripts for all four movies were never quite top shelf writing. Thanks for the memories 20th Century Fox. Can't wait to see what's brought back for "Deadpool & Wolverine".

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Avi Arad ruined all these movies

[@Dohsoda]

@@Zombiesnyder13 Now I never said they were good.

[@aryiaquinn]

OMNG I never realized Cole from Charmed was in this. now I have to watch it!

[@tiago9977]

30:25 I think the MCU Fantastic Four coming from an alternate universe in the 60's would raise a lot of questions tbh, i.e.: - why wouldn't they be trying to get back to their home universe? - what happened to their home universe? was it destroyed? if so, why were they the only ones to survive? - are there 616 variants of the Fantastic Four that exist today or existed in the 60s? - are they gonna be a fish out of water (like Steve Rogers) if they're from the 60s? etc

[@katrinaalyssa7462]

This movie is one of my comfort movies! It's overall a fun watch ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹

[@cypher787]

Ben's wife is easily the worst movie spouse in comic movie history

[@jaykay4106]

Just rewarched this movie yesterday

[@thorinwoods2642]

When ever a major event comes up Reed should be mentioned. He’s the smartest person in Marvel followed by Valeria.