Actor Michael Chiklis, known for his role in The Thing, upholds the unappreciated original Fantastic Four films, disregarding their 28% Rotten Tomatoes rating, stating that many critics failed to fully understand the films.
In the mid-2000s, the original Fantastic Four movies, starring Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis, graced our cinemas. Despite mixed reviews, both movies earned over $300 million at the worldwide box office [1].
The sequel, "Rise of the Silver Surfer," released in 2007, also faced negative criticism, with a score of 37% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it still managed to rake in impressive box office figures [2].
Chiklis, who played The Thing, has always maintained that the audience's opinion matters more than the critics' opinions [3]. He believes that the original Fantastic Four movies were loved by the audience and are now being acknowledged as family-friendly and fun movies [4].
Despite the critics' appraisal, there were plans for a third Fantastic Four movie as part of a planned trilogy in the 2000s. Ioan Gruffudd, who played Reed Richards, stated plans for a third movie in the past [5]. However, the third movie was ultimately canceled.
The main reasons for abandoning the third Fantastic Four film include its underperformance at the box office and a strategic shift by 20th Century Fox, due to the franchise’s diminishing reception [2][3]. Ioan Gruffudd expressed confusion and disappointment, noting that the dropped script decision seemed abrupt and beyond the cast's control [1][3][5].
Currently, "Fantastic Four: First Steps" is showing in cinemas, marking a new beginning for the Fantastic Four franchise. Meanwhile, guides are available for upcoming Marvel movies, including Marvel Phase 6 [6].
References: 1. The Hollywood Reporter 2. IGN 3. Collider 4. Comic Book Resources 5. Cinema Blend 6. Marvel
- The Fantastic Four movies, totaling three films, have been sources of entertainment for audiences, despite mixed reviews and critical appraisal.
- Critics may have been underwhelmed, but the original Fantastic Four movies, particularly the first two, have earned a significant total of over $600 million at the worldwide box office.
- Despite the sequel, "Rise of the Silver Surfer," receiving negative reviews, it still managed to generate impressive box office figures, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Fantastic Four franchise for audiences.
- Although the third Fantastic Four movie was ultimately canceled due to underperformance at the box office and a strategic shift by 20th Century Fox, Ioan Gruffudd, who played Reed Richards, has expressed confusion and disappointment over the dropped script decision.
- In the current era, some Marvel fans might be more interested in guides for upcoming movies, such as Marvel Phase 6, rather than reviews for the Fantastic Four franchise, as "Fantastic Four: First Steps" is currently showing in cinemas, marking a new beginning.
