Ron Howard’s first narrative feature since 2022’s Thirteen Lives brings out the best in most of his star-studded cast, notably Ana de Armas as Baroness Eloise.
Benjamin Caron’s sophomore feature boasts Vanessa Kirby’s engaging performance, but squanders the otherwise intriguing single-night premise with uneven results.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps not only introduces a team with the potential to lead the MCU's new era, but also establishes its own distinct identity: heartfelt, visually striking, and emotionally grounded.
This is a fun summer blockbuster film that is probably one of the best movies of the year but is not one of the best Mission: Impossible films.