Fantastic Four again

**Lee Stewart** · 09-01-2009 12:29 PM

Fantastic Four again

Source: Variety by: Dave Davis

Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story!

That's right, true believers: Fox is already rebooting FANTASTIC FOUR!

After a pair of big-screen attempts with the Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic and the Thing, the studio is looking to put some new humans in the form-fitting unstable molecules.

No real specifics are given, but the new version will be overseen by producer Akiva Goldsman, who previously held some responsibility for comic-to-film projects CONSTANTINE and the notorious BATMAN & ROBIN. The script will come from Michael Green, who has some superpower experience from TV's "Heroes" and the upcoming GREEN LANTERN. Your current confidence level may vary.

Though it's been rumored for a while (along with a refresh of DAREDEVIL), Fox's reboot announcement is likely a response to the colossal Disney/Marvel pact and a reminder that the Mouse House doesn't have Marvel's "first family".

Marvel's classic superheroes are a quartet of scientists/astronauts who, while on a space mission, are bombarded with cosmic rays that make them (variously) disappear, rubbery, flaming and cobblestony. These popular heroes use their new abilities for the good of mankind, and clash with villains in silver masks and large purple helmets

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**Snadinator** · 09-01-2009 12:54 PM

I hope they don't bother with the origins all over again, it's just not necessary.

**twonunpackmule** · 09-01-2009 12:57 PM

I hope they title it, "Fantastic Four...Again?". It would be funny. Kind of like the ironic titling of "Are We Done Yet?". As that summed up my opinion of that particular franchise.

**kalel1974** · 09-01-2009 12:59 PM

I didn't think the old ones were that bad, but if they are going to reboot this franchise go for it. Hopefully it will be like the Hulk reboot and flash the origin story at the beginning of the movie.

**crazzeto** · 09-01-2009 01:15 PM

Well that's a coin toss... will it be more Constantie (pretty good) or more Batman and Robin.... yikes

**Dr_Teeth** · 09-01-2009 01:22 PM

I hope they get someone who has actually made a good action or special effects movie first to direct. Seriously, what in Barbershop qualified Tim Story to direct F4?

**taygan315** · 09-01-2009 02:14 PM

'The Origin Of The Fantastic Four'. Or how about 'F4'.

**weaponX** · 09-01-2009 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by twonunpackmule

I hope they title it, "Fantastic Four...Again?". It would be funny. Kind of like the ironic titling of "Are We Done Yet?". As that summed up my opinion of that particular franchise.

that would be hilarious.

"Fantastic Four..... or something"

Why does this need a re-boot?

**Master X** · 09-01-2009 10:39 PM

No Alba, No ticket!

**anavrin0901** · 09-01-2009 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Master X

No Alba, No ticket!

DITTO! No Alba, No Ticket!

**Motorheadache** · 09-02-2009 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by Master X

No Alba, No ticket!

Uh... Look. I'm not going to argue with you about Jessica Alba being attractive. She's not a bad looking chick. But shes not that great of an actress and Holy Hell was she poorly cast as the Invisible Woman.

I'm all for this reboot. The time difference isn't any greater than Incredible Hulk and Fantastic Four needs it. The movies didn't capture the core of the comic at all-- it was just a mediocre, disposable X Men-lite movie. Aside from Micheal Chikliss, the casting was uninspired and Dr. Doom was probably one the worst movie adaptations of a villain I've ever seen (probably tied with Topher Grace's Venom).

**CaptainCanuck** · 09-02-2009 03:38 AM

Actually this is the kind of movie Joss Whedon would be good for. He's great with dialogue and creating chemistry between characters.
He might even be able to make us believe Alba can be intelligent without wearing glasses.
Eliza Dishrag could play a villainess if he really needed her in the movie.

**james** · 09-02-2009 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Motorheadache

Uh... Look. I'm not going to argue with you about Jessica Alba being attractive. She's not a bad looking chick. But shes not that great of an actress and Holy Hell was she poorly cast as the Invisible Woman.

I'm all for this reboot. The time difference isn't any greater than Incredible Hulk and Fantastic Four needs it. The movies didn't capture the core of the comic at all-- it was just a mediocre, disposable X Men-lite movie. Aside from Micheal Chikliss, the casting was uninspired and Dr. Doom was probably one the worst movie adaptations of a villain I've ever seen (probably tied with Topher Grace's Venom).

Very much agree with everything you wrote. Alba is a bit overrated, IMO.

**shadydeals** · 09-02-2009 05:27 PM

LOL Fox

Does anyone even care about these movies?

**crazzeto** · 09-02-2009 05:33 PM

they weren't the best comic book movies, but they also weren't the worst.

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