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Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t the usual leftist Hollywood garbage fans have come to expect. Oh, it has its moments, but in delivering a film that centers on family and classic values, Disney-Marvel might have actually done something right for once. Set in an alternate universe—a bold, rare move that paid off by sidestepping the often convoluted timeline and plethora of cameos in their other films—it showcases the Fantastic Four in their purest form. No cameo overload, just good ol’ fashioned storytelling.
The film shines with its keen focus on characters rather than pushing political agendas. Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm is a standout. No “girlboss” nonsense here. She embodies a strong, maternal figure truly focused on protecting family—a nuclear family, no less—a refreshing change from whatever liberal agenda Hollywood usually tries to shove down our throats. And let’s talk about Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s portrayal of Ben Grimm. He grounds the team with charm and sincerity, making an orange rock monster more relatable than many so-called real heroes on the big screen.
Now, Johnny Storm, played by Joseph Quinn, is quite the opposite of politically correct. Despite fears that Hollywood would turn him into another symbol of liberal virtue signaling, Johnny is cocky, loves the ladies, and isn’t trying to score woke points. Instead, his antics fit into a dynamic that’s missing from many superhero films today—a relatable, real, and unapologetically masculine portrayal.
As for Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, any fears of him not leading the team are put to rest. Science and family take center stage as Pascal delivers a Reed Richards who’s tired yet driven, deeply committed to saving Earth—not by plotting some weak globalist scheme, but through innovation and dedication. Even with Pascal in the role, who some conservatives might eye skeptically, he brings a performance that does justice to this iconic character.
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The film does stumble in a few silly moments (trust a Hollywood mob to act civilly and listen to reason) and the visuals could use a touch more polish. But it’s got heart and stakes that matter. And surprisingly, the emphasis on a 1960s futuristic setting is refreshingly retro, clashing with the hyper-digital aesthetic most blockbusters push.
The real kicker is that despite industry assumptions that more modern, diverse spins should define film success, Fantastic Four reminds us that staying true to core values resonates deeply with audiences. In a world where going woke seems like a prerequisite for movie success, Marvel delivers a film that respects its heroes’ roots and doesn’t drown in liberal politics. Is it because the comic book source material laid a far stronger foundation than the Hollywood elites give credit for? Wouldn’t it be something if Marvel’s moment of honesty about the power of family translates to a wider acknowledgment—across all their media—about not fixing what isn’t broken?
