In 2005when the general insanity on superhero films was just beginning, 20th Century Fox released the Fantastic Four blockbuster on large screens. Two years later, the producers of the project tried to open the franchise of the same name, but the film “Fantastic Four: Silver Surfer” did not have much success. What was wrong in the second part of the film? And why is the project closed?
The creators of the painting
Director of superhero action movie"Fantastic Four: Silver Surfer" was made by Tim Storey. He also shot the first part of the dilogy. Prior to the film adaptation of superhero comics, Storey made only two unsuccessful films and worked for several years on the set of C.S.I .: Miami. Perhaps it was precisely because of the lack of proper experience that the director was unable to implement the project as successfully as, for example, “X-Men” or “Avengers” were implemented.
The producer of the picture "Silver Surfer" madeAvi Arad - a true master of the superhero genre. Under his experienced guidance, the hit films “Spiderman”, “Iron Man”, and “Thor” came out on large screens. However, this did not save the franchise about the fantastic four: at the box office the second part of the film collected only 289 million dollars at a cost of 150 million.
The plot of "Fantastic Four-2" revolves aroundthe fight of the humanoid Silver Surfer with Mr. Fantastic and his team. On every planet where the mysterious surfer appears on a silver board, the end of the world comes after 8 days. To defeat the enemy, Reed, Susan, Johnny and Ben have to unite with the sworn enemy Victor von Doom. In the final, superheroes, of course, manage to save the world and eliminate all threats.
Fantastic Four: Silver Surfer: actors and roles. Yoan Griffitt as Mr. Fantastic
Мистер Фантастик – это персонаж, который due to radiation, gained the ability to stretch parts of his body to unprecedented size. In addition, the character of Yoan Griffitt is highly intelligent, is the undisputed leader and talented scientist.
According to the plot, Mr. Fantastic is stormy.an affair with the Invisible Lady. In the finale of the second part, the relationship of the characters still grows into something more: they get married. However, the history of the development of their relationship did not impress the audience. And in general, the audience considered that not a single hero of the fantastic four had passed through any serious internal development: all relationships and problems were outlined by the writers in a very schematic way. We can assume that this was the reason for the failure of the Fantastic Four-2.
Welsh actor Joan Griffitt, who played Mr.Fantastic, began his career in Hollywood with the role of Harold Lowe in the drama "Titanic". Also, Griffitt can be seen in the projects "102 Dalmatians", "King Arthur" and "Wilde".
"Fantastic Four: Silver Surfer": photo of actress Jessica Alba. Character Biography Invisible Lady
Под супергеройским псевдонимом Невидимая Леди на actually hiding a young woman Susan Storm. Susan is a researcher who has worked in a team with Reed Richards for many years. Once Susan, Reid, Johnny, Ben and Victor von Doom are sent on a space trip, from which they return with supernormal abilities.
However, Victor, unlike other employeesscientific expedition, turns into an anti-hero. In the second part of the blockbuster "Fantastic Four: Silver Surfer", these characters unite in the face of a new threat. However, in the process it turns out that a certain Galactus creature stands behind the Surfer, against whom all his forces and skills must be applied.
Jessica Alba commissioned by 20th Century Foxthe role of the Invisible Lady, quite organically looked in this role. Jessica is widely known to the public, thanks to its outstanding appearance. However, she doesn’t have too many good films.
Chris Evans as the Human Torch
Chris Evans played in the action movie "FantasticFour: Silver Surfer Human Torch. His character is charming, is the pet of women. And he could have glorified Evans, but the actor is known for his role as a completely different superhero - Captain America from The Avengers.
After the closure of the fantasy four franchiseEvans for a while starred in bleak, inconspicuous projects. In 2010, he successfully passed the film tests into the First Avenger fighter and got the role in every sense of the positive Captain America. At the moment, Evans has a shooting schedule up to 2018.
Other performers of roles
In the action movie "Fantastic Four: Silver Surfer", the actors Michael Chiklis and Julian McMahon also played the central characters.
Чиклис предстал перед публикой в образе Бена Grimm, an ugly but extremely kind creature. And Julian McMahon, the star of the TV series "Charmed" and "Parts of the Body", received the role of the villain Victor von Doom.
General Hager, who mediates betweensuperheroes and the US government, played by actor Andre Brower. Brower mainly works in television. The most famous role of the performer - the role of Detective Pambleton in the project "Slaughter Department."
Two people worked at once on the image of the Silver Surfer: Doug Johns (“The Labyrinth of the Faun”) recreated the physical shell, and Lawrence Fishburne (“The Matrix”) presented the character's voice.
The reaction of the public
Superhero film "Fantastic Four:Silver Surfer "reviews received mixed. Critics have bombed the project to pieces. Only 37% of world reviews were positive. Among the shortcomings noted "refined", rather conditional play of actors. Actually, it was not worth expecting another. Almost none of the project participants is distinguished by a rich and successful filmography.
The audience met the film more favorably. And even 268 million dollars managed to earn at the box office. However, here the situation was saved by expensive special effects and Jessica Alba’s pretty face.
In general, the project is designed in the spirit of comics.The genre does not imply the sounding of any deep thoughts. Therefore, once you can see the action movie "Fantastic Four-2" to pass the free evening and assess the scale of special effects.
