Fantastic Four
A lightweight, breezy superhero origin that mixes goofy banter with mild peril and a few heartfelt moments.
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
A breezy, silly superhero romp with cosmic stakes, goofy charm, and a rushed but fun ride.
About 2007 film by Tim Story
Genres fantasy, action, science fiction, superhero
Directed by Tim Story
Written by Mark Frost, Don Payne, Michael France
Starring Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Stan Lee, Laurence Fishburne, Kerry Washington, Julian McMahon, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis
Music John Ottman
Runtime 92 min
Country United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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