Dr.Mirakle32
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Honestly, I think I am one of six people on this planet who thoroughly enjoyed the FF movie. Seriously, it is probably my in my top five favorite comicbook/superhero films of all time (In no particular order, behind SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN II, BATMAN (1989), SPIDER-MAN 2, and PUNISHER (2004)
Not all movies based on another source are going to be 100% faithful to the original material. One has to enjoy a film for what it is without any bias. As a huge James Bond fan, I was pumped for CASINO ROYALE. The weeks leading up to the film, I rewatched most of the previous 007 films, and I read the original Fleming novel. On my first viewing opening night, I was slightly let down. Then, I thought about it alot, and saw it the next day, knowing what to expect. I LOVED it, and saw it five more times in theaters. It is curently one one my ALL time favorite Bond films (that being said, I still don't care for Daniel Craig in the role, but that didn't prevent me from enjoying the movie.)
FANTASTIC FOUR was a whole nother story. Growing up, I never cared about the FF. I liked the X-Men and Spider-man, but I never read a FF comic or cared for their cartoons.
When the film came out, I was dragged to see it with some of my family members from out of town. Not only was I indifferent to the source material, but I was put off by the terrible reviews.
At the end of the movie, I realized how wrong I was all along.
The film was thoroughly entertaining, had a decent cast, the action was top notch, and it was a much more enjoyable experience than that year's BATMAN BEGINS (although that was an excellent film as well.)
If I go see a superhero movie, I don't want some longwinded drama, I want to see a fun, funny and enjoyable action movie.
With that criteria, FF more than delivered.
Further viewings of the film on HBO and CineMAX have placed the film in my list of favorite comic book films, and gave me a new look at the team. It was because of the film, that I was interested in reading the original comics, thus inspiring me to get into Marvel Masterworks. Sure, the comics and movie were pretty different, but most of the changes were for the better, cinematically.
And yes, I liked McMahon in the Doom role. Of course, other than in appearance, the character is almost completely diffrent from the one created by Lee and Kirby, but it worked for the film. A scarred gypsy Baron/Dictator who speaks in the third person, has no powers what so ever, and dabbles in magic works great in the realm of comic books, and even in an old Universal or Hammer horror film, but it wouldn't be so hot in 2005, if translated perfectly. The movie's added powers made sense, since movie goers want to see a superpowered team face a powerful, larger-than-life villain who can hold his own in an epic fight.
Plus, his movie origin makes him more intertwined with the FF, thus solidifying him as their arch enemy.
But, we do know he was born in Latveria, he is extremely arogant, and narcissistic, has a past with Ben and Reed, and is returing to his native land for the next film. The rest of his past and future is still a mystery, so he could have more in common with the comic character than we think.
Those are probably the most important aspects of the comic book Doom.
I can definitely see why purists would hate the changes, but like I said, the film should be judged for what it is.
Not all movies based on another source are going to be 100% faithful to the original material. One has to enjoy a film for what it is without any bias. As a huge James Bond fan, I was pumped for CASINO ROYALE. The weeks leading up to the film, I rewatched most of the previous 007 films, and I read the original Fleming novel. On my first viewing opening night, I was slightly let down. Then, I thought about it alot, and saw it the next day, knowing what to expect. I LOVED it, and saw it five more times in theaters. It is curently one one my ALL time favorite Bond films (that being said, I still don't care for Daniel Craig in the role, but that didn't prevent me from enjoying the movie.)
FANTASTIC FOUR was a whole nother story. Growing up, I never cared about the FF. I liked the X-Men and Spider-man, but I never read a FF comic or cared for their cartoons.
When the film came out, I was dragged to see it with some of my family members from out of town. Not only was I indifferent to the source material, but I was put off by the terrible reviews.
At the end of the movie, I realized how wrong I was all along.
The film was thoroughly entertaining, had a decent cast, the action was top notch, and it was a much more enjoyable experience than that year's BATMAN BEGINS (although that was an excellent film as well.)
If I go see a superhero movie, I don't want some longwinded drama, I want to see a fun, funny and enjoyable action movie.
With that criteria, FF more than delivered.
Further viewings of the film on HBO and CineMAX have placed the film in my list of favorite comic book films, and gave me a new look at the team. It was because of the film, that I was interested in reading the original comics, thus inspiring me to get into Marvel Masterworks. Sure, the comics and movie were pretty different, but most of the changes were for the better, cinematically.
And yes, I liked McMahon in the Doom role. Of course, other than in appearance, the character is almost completely diffrent from the one created by Lee and Kirby, but it worked for the film. A scarred gypsy Baron/Dictator who speaks in the third person, has no powers what so ever, and dabbles in magic works great in the realm of comic books, and even in an old Universal or Hammer horror film, but it wouldn't be so hot in 2005, if translated perfectly. The movie's added powers made sense, since movie goers want to see a superpowered team face a powerful, larger-than-life villain who can hold his own in an epic fight.
Plus, his movie origin makes him more intertwined with the FF, thus solidifying him as their arch enemy.
But, we do know he was born in Latveria, he is extremely arogant, and narcissistic, has a past with Ben and Reed, and is returing to his native land for the next film. The rest of his past and future is still a mystery, so he could have more in common with the comic character than we think.
Those are probably the most important aspects of the comic book Doom.
I can definitely see why purists would hate the changes, but like I said, the film should be judged for what it is.
