OK for kids 9+
Much better than the first; OK for tweens and up.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this sequel to Fantastic Four is tamer than the original and much more tween-friendly. Like most superhero flicks, it includes loud, cartoonish violence -- but only two characters get seriously hurt or die. Most scenes involve crowds panicking as the Silver Surfer creates huge craters around the world. Unlike other conflicted superheroes, the Fantastic Four enjoy being of service, and everyone knows their true identities. There's some iffy language ("ass," "crap," "damn," etc.) and more innuendo than you might expect (characters talk about getting "hot," Johnny asks The Thing how he and his girlfriend "you know," and so on), but overall it's lighter and less complicated than similar comic book-based action films.
- Families can talk about how this movie is similar to and different from other superhero films. What makes the Fantastic Four different from other superheroes? Do you like them better or worse than characters like Superman and Spider-Man? Why? Families can also discuss selflessness and responsibility. Sue tells the Silver Surfer that every being has a choice to do the right or wrong thing. Are there times when you're pressured to do something and feel there's no other choice?
What to watch for
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Violence: Lots of explosions and crowds of people in jeopardy; the foursome, Johnny in particular, fight the Silver Surfer and Victor Von Doom. Someone is speared and temporarily dies. Another character is killed, but there's no blood.
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Sex: Several moments of spoken innuendo: Johnny asks The Thing how he and his girlfriend "you know;" Reed thinks scantily clad women at his bachelor party are "exotic dancers," but Johnny says they're just "hot." Johnny's girlfriend says being with him requires "fireproof lingerie" and "lots of aloe." Sue and Reed kiss on several occasions, and she tells him "I'm so hot for you right now." Johnny comes out of the shower in just a towel.
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Language: Several uses of words/terms like "ass," "pissing me off," "crap," "what the hell," "freak," "screw-up," "damn," etc.
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Consumerism: Crunch, Keebler, Gillette, Fox News, Circuit City, E! News, Daily News, Dolce & Gabbana.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Club-goers drink beer; Ben drinks from oversized glasses; someone mentions Jell-O shots.
Fan Reviews provided by
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Better than the last... by HarlemHero
The movie offered deep inside look on the heroes as they cope with super powered everyday life. It also shows unity amongst the 4 to overcome obstacles on a global scale. I highly reccomend anyone who wants to see what trying to live a normal life as an unmasked superhero is truly like...Give it a shot...you may be pleasantly surprised...
5
Silver Surfer Awesome by bludwig
We went to see this movie on opening day and boy were we blown away. My son says that it's the best movie of the century. The language and innuendos are quite tame. We think it is a must see.
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Not True To The Surfer by SpyHunter
(Spoilers) For those that don't know about the Surfers powers, here is a history lesson. He has the Power Cosmic, given to him by Galactus. This enables him to fly (by means of his board), gives him super strength ( he is as strong as Superman), shoot the the power cosmic from his fists and eyes (just as powerful as his physical strength), and has limited command over molecules (letting him pass through solid objects, and destroy and create simpler forms of life) and finally he can fly at nearly light speed ( yes, faster than Superman, the Flash etc...) and track a grain of sand across the universe. The movie has you beleiving that his power is located in his board. This is copletely false, The power is in him, yes he can be seperated from his board, but unlike in the movie nothing can stop it from returning to him when he summons it. And for those of you non beleivers, Wizard Magazine listed the strongest Heroes, Marvel & DC.[BLOCKED WEBSITE]
5
Pretty Good Movie by I_love_all_movies
Rise of the Silver surfer had a good meaning to it, and had something you could walk out of the theater knowing a lesson that could change your life. You might not see that when you watch a movie, but all people think movies are different. That is why they have fan reviews. If you really want to understand the movie you might as well see it for yourself. Two thumbs up for this movie. Remember... that's just my opinion.
5
I Want to Surf With the Silver Surfer by katepiersanti
This is another great Fantastic Four brot to the BIG screen. Not only do the super beautiful Mr Fantastic and Ivisible Gal get married (as all proper super heroes should!), but they manage to turn evil for good (like DUH!). There is so much great action and fun and enough stories going on to keep all ages entertained. Ok, so we know from the get-go that the wayward comet is the Silver Surfer...no problem; and there's been enough trailer and lobby hype to know what he looks like...no problem; cuz we don't get the full impact of his absolute beauteous perfection until we see him on the BIG screen. WOW! He's truly lovely...too bad he...oops, don't want to give anything away. It's definitely a MUST SEE, and a real family film for a change.
3
Overall . . OK movie by algaidaman
I'm upset that I didn't even see a glimpse of Galactus. And Dr. Doom was dealt with too easily in my opinion (I'm not even going to talk about how easily the Silver Surfer was knocked on his . . board). Some things I'm tired of seeing is excessive product placement in these types of movies, and Stan Lee cameos. He makes excellent comics but can't act to save his life ;-) In this case the sequel was much better than the first one, but I still claim that I only went to see it for the kids sake. Compared to all of the other Marvel 'comic book turned movies', I'd place it in the lower top ten.
5
Awesome by Naked_at_Sunset
Just saw the movie. It is awesome espeacially if you are an action fan. If your a true marvel fan you might be a bit diasppointed, but it is still good. Make sure you don't leave immediately after the movie is over there is more. Oh and watch for Stan Lee he makes another appearance.
3
Who Speaks for the Silver Surfer? by rktect
Having been a collector of F.F. and the Silver Surfer comics since the early 1970s when I was about 10 years old I had concerns about the movie when I read that it would only be 96 mins. There would be no way the complexity of Norin Radd could be covered in that limited amount of time.
As the Surfer said in the books, ?If I am the flicker surely he [Galatus] is the flame.? Sorry, but there is no way the story could have ended the way it did in the movie ? the Surfer overcoming the power of Galactus.
I understand the marketing pressures of Hollywood to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Perhaps the Surfer is way too deep for commercial mainstream audiences.
I want to support the ?A? for the effort of Stan & Marvel of even attempting to bring such a complicated character to the silver screen but disappointed with the execution. I give it a ?C.?
Perhaps in years to come Stan will do a 3-hour movie on the Origin of the Silver Surfer that will get at the real stuff.
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Hokey piece of dog excriment by napanuthouse
I want my money back, because I can pick dog poop for free off of my lawn
5
From my 8 year old and 6 year old. by caryldylan
I had my babysitter take my boys to see the movie at the last minute and they came back with huge smiles on their faces. "Mommy it was awesome!" So there you have it!