Fantastic Four (2005)

Director: Tim Storey
Writers: Mark Frost, Michael France, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Cast: Ioan Gruffard, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon
Genre: Science Fiction / Action / Adventure
Region: USA / Germany
language: English
Released: 2005-09-29 (Mainland China) / 2005-07-08 (USA)
Length: 106 minutes / 125 minutes (extended version)
Also known as: Fantastic 4 (Hong Kong) / Fantastic 4 Superman (Taiwan)
Rating: IMDB 5.7 / Rotten Tomatoes 28%

Movie Synopsis
Dr. Richard (Ioan Gruffudd)’s scientific dream is about to come true! He will fly to the center of the cosmic storm and uncover the code of human genes. Along with project sponsors Von Dorm (Julian McMahon), astronaut Ben Grimm (Michael Chiklis), doctor’s ex-girlfriend Sue Stone (played by John McMahon). Jessica Alba) and her younger brother Johnny Stone (Chris Evans).
Unexpectedly, when the spaceship approached the center of the storm, due to a calculation error, the spaceship was engulfed by cosmic rays! After the catastrophe escaped and returned to the earth, the genes of the team members were mutated due to the influence of cosmic rays, and they had different superpowers.
Richard, Sue, Johnny and Ben form the “Fantastic Four”, using superpowers bestowed by cosmic rays to fight against dark forces and help the world. After Dum gained superpowers, he transformed into “Dr. Eyes of Steel”, and is carrying out his evil plan. The Fantastic Four strike!

“Fantastic Four” is a 2005 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film was directed by Tim Story and starred Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, and Julian McMahon.

The film follows a group of astronauts who are exposed to cosmic radiation while on a mission, which gives them superhuman abilities. They must learn to control their powers and work together to stop their former friend and scientist, Victor von Doom, from destroying the world.

Despite mixed reviews from critics, “Fantastic Four” was a commercial success and led to a sequel, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” in 2007. The film has since been criticized for its lackluster story and character development, but remains a cult classic among some superhero fans.