Less richly realized than the X-MEN and SPIDER-MAN films, this live-action adaptation of the long-running Marvel series favors light action over character dynamics. Scientist Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd) believes a cosmic storm could be the key to many genetic ailments, but must turn to his old college nemesis, billionaire Victor Von Doom (Julian McMahon), who owns a high-tech space station, for funding. Victor, Reed, Reed's loyal friend Ben Grimm (Michael Chiklis) and ex-girlfriend, Sue Storm (Jessica Alba), as well as her brother, Johnny (Chris Evans), all arrive at the space station together, only to discover that the storm is mere minutes away. They appear to we...
Released:
2005
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
104 mins