The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (DVD, 2009, Dual Side; Movie Cash)

This is Another entertaining romp for the Marvel-superhero fan. Reed Richards, Mr. Fantastic, is treading on thin ice when his fiancée, Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, thinks he's more interested in a series of cosmic phenomena occurring around the earth than in the preparations for their upcoming wedding. The disturbances are caused by a surge of cosmic power from a mysterious being called the Silver Surfer, who not only zooms around the skies on his board, but also has enough power to fight the 4, sometimes by turning their own power against them. But that's not the worst of it. The Surfer is only an opening act, a herald looking for planets! that his master, Galactus, can consume for his sustenance.
Once again, Husband Liked the movie, but I found other things to do around the house while he watched it. Besides, he always gives me a play by play of the movies I start to watch and then get up to do other things...LOL

The Rise of the Silver Surfer included an excellent story line and marvelous special effects, but the most importantly of all, it remained faithful to the comics.

Of course, staying faithful to the story line was a guarentee that the story line would be excellent. Galactus was the most resilient armagedon monster in comic book history, and the story of Silver Surfer serving and then betraying him is known to any true Marvel fan.

Silver Surfer proves that screen writers can exercise literary license while not ruining the stories that fans know and love. Just like in the comics, the FF discover the threat that Surfer poses and seek to confront him. In the end, the Surfer relents and challenges Galactus in order to save the world. While the events that unfold in the middle are not exactly like the comic books, it did not bother me too much.

The changes were more a matter of placing the story in modern times than a real attempt to write a new story. I can deal with that. The Comics Code Authority would have banned much of what appeared in the movie, especially the language. In today's world, such sensorship seems pointless as worse things can be seen on prime time television.

What was important about the changes was that the characters still behaved like they would have in the original. Dr. Doom forms an alliance of convience just long enough to get what he wants. Mr. Fantastic puts aside personal feelings for the sake of the greater good. Sue Alexcia (Grimm's girlfriend) provide balance to the chaos. Johnny and Thing act like siblings: constantly bickering but always there for each other when needed. Of course, the "anti establishment" feeling that predominated 1970's culture is still present with the US Army charging in like a bull at a china shop only to fall into an obvious trap.

I won't comment too much with the special effects. They are on par with what is to be expected with super hero movies these days - nothing original but certainly does justice to the super powers the characters posses. In any case, they are exciting to see.

While I do have some negatives, I really have to be nit-picky about them. The biggest dissappointment was how they portrayed Galactus. In the comics, he was humanoid shape. In the movie, he was portrayed as a cloud with chathulu tendrils. I would not have minded it as much if the cloud was a ship and the Surfer actually got to see the destroyer when he challenged him at the end, but perhaps that is expecting too much from a movie.

I also thought that Dr. Doom's voice should have been deeper. I didn't mind it so much when he was without his armor, but even before Darth Vader came along I always imagined a deep, resonating voice coming out of that mask. How could it be otherwise?

Finally, seeing soldiers wearing hats while indoors always makes this ex-soldier's skin crawl, but I can't fault this movie in particular for that when it is such a common mistake in the entertainment industry. It just seems such a pity that the people in charge of costumes go to so much trouble to get the uniform right to the impossible degree and yet mess up one of the most basic military customs there is.

I can honestly say that if you liked reading the FF in four color comics, then you will enjoy this movie. Stan Lee (who makes a funny cameo attempting to crash the wedding) may not have written this, but he could have.

John Holland-author of The Necklace of Terrersylvanous

Well this movie is from a comic book and it seems that Marvel is coming out with all of its heros and villians. It is from a comic book for heavens sake, what were you expecting??? Many knock this movie, but I thought the movie held its own. Yes, some cheesy parts but for the kids, a good movie, not alot of violence or language like say SawII or even other graphic movies out there, I guess they are keepers, HUH. The visuals were nicely done. Yes, I saw it in the theatre as well as just bought it on DVD, for I just am a collector of all the Marvel comicbook to Big screen movies. In a nut shell for good entertainment and for the kids, go ahead and get it. I recommend. D.

It has continuity issues. It was written for 5graders, so dont expect any good descriptions. One of those movies that you rent or buy to gather with somebody rather than actually watch it.
It is passable comic book stuff, dumb and loud. Loud. LOUD

It reduces iconic characters to soulless special effects and turns one of the most ominous and dangerous of all villains into an interplanetary storm cloud ...a movie that, while occasionally funny, is still nonetheless mind-numbingly silly.

BOUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS. WE REALLY LIKED THIS MOVIE. LOTS OF ACTION. NOW WE HAVE BOTH FANTASTIC FOUR MOVIES.

well the move is full of action and some parts its really funny besides i have the first part and well i have my own collection of dvds so i wanted to buy this one and at a good price..

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this is a very goodmovie filled with action and great graphics, excellent for teenagers, or older people who grew up with these comic books, over all a great movie for everyone to enjoy.

My husband absolutely loved it. He is a big comic book lover. I thought it was ok. I doubt I will watch it again but he will. Over and over and over. Overall, the movie was pretty good but it's not the X-men.

Shipping was extremely fast and was very easy to deal with. I wish all transactions were this good. I watched the DVD right after I received it and was in very good condition. Glad I bought from this person

I am a fan of the comic books and the movies! Of course the comic books are better ad far as story content, but I think the movie was a really good effort. This was a really great price!

Great Marvel action movie. I saw the original, and liked it so much I had to see the sequel. I was NOT disappointed. I love this movie!

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I was a little dissapointed in this film. I really enjoyed the first movie and was a big fan of the comic in the 70's. It was a little too corney and adolescent for my taste.

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Loved it! Family of 4. Ages 10 to 47. We've watched this movie 3-4 times! It was action packed, funny, dramatic, mysterious! We enjoy this movie very much!

if u like the first movie you will love this one true to original comic book and full of action great special effects and funny and serious at same time good movie

This film is already recommend that my children will taste.Since you were not able to go see a movie. That is why I buy a DVD.

I did not like this movie. I thought that it was somewhat poorly made and I wouldn't buy it again. No way

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Got the movie in great condition. Haven't watched it yet but looks great & I love this movie. Thanks for the prompt shipment.

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I bought this movie as it is a sequal to the first with the same charectors. I love the way the eye brows look on the woman. This movie has has really special effects that make it so one would want to watch the movie again and again.

Worth the buy if you a Comic book movie person. (Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc.....)I liked the movie story okay and as usual the Guy gets the Girl and the all get the villian or did they?????????????????????