Fantastic Four has forced plot points, corny dialogue, generic relationships, and a hollow story. Plus, the climax is underwhelming and characters don't arc. First, the script glosses over conflicts and pads the runtime with filler. Entire scenes are dedicated to failed jokes and thrills, stalling the narrative. Next, since real drama is avoided, dynamics are shallow. Johnny is impulsive, Sue and Reed conflict, and Ben feels grotesque, but that all miraculously resolves without true motivation. Lastly, Fantastic Four's lighthearted tone is excessively cliche because the writing isn't substantial, interesting, or unique. Consequently, the movie is emotionally void.
Technically, Fantastic Four is mixed. The atmosphere is dull, the editing is diluted, and the music is dated. Also, the production design is unconvincing because lighting is overdone, extras are sparse, and sets lack detail. Conversely, there is decent camerawork (focus, dolly zooms, and movement), the cast has memorable members, and the sound is complex (despite being occasionally silly). The effects are mainly dated CGI, but the make-up and prosthetics deserve credit. Lastly, the acting is repetitive, but that's the material's fault. Ultimately, Fantastic Four's subpar technicals and lifeless script deliver a lazy film that falls completely flat.
Writing: 3/10
Direction: 3/10
Cinematography: 6/10
Acting: 3/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 5/10
Score/Soundtrack: 3/10
Production Design: 3/10
Casting: 6/10
Effects: 5/10
Overall Score: 4.1/10
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