By George & Josh Bate
The highly anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases in theaters next week and select members of the press have had the opportunity to watch an advanced screening of the film. Initial reception to the MCU’s latest feature is glowing, to say the least.
Across the board, critics have unanimously praised the retro-futuristic visuals of director Matt Shakman’s film. Michael Giacchino’s score for the film has been called “triumphant,” while the titular foursome seem to be universally beloved. In particular, various critics point out Joseph Quinn as the standout of the film, while identifying Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s The Thing as the heart and soul of the movie. The chemistry between Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, meanwhile, has been described as “palpable.”
Check out a full round up of reactions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps below….