This past weekend I flew to New York City in order to cover the highly anticipated reimagining of Fantastic Four. As a fan of the original film created a decade ago, I have been waiting to see this film since it was announced!
I was 16 years old when I watched the original Fantastic Four movie starring Jessica Alba as the 'Invisible Woman' and Chris Evans (now Captain America) as the 'Human Torch'. Growing up on cartoons like Spiderman and Justice League, and all of the live-action Batman movies, my brother and I were huge fans of superheroes. (I think I also just wanted to be cool with my brother.) I'll always remember that original Fantastic Four because it was the first live-action superhero team film I had ever seen. The idea that you and your friends, while not being born with powers, can somehow become superheroes later in life was mind-blowing to me. Since Fantastic Four, there has been a significant rise and success of superhero team films like X-Men and, of course, The Avengers. So, it was about time that Marvel's first superhero team was given a reboot.
Why you should see this movie...
It's not a revival, it's a reimagining.
This new franchise introduces a brand new, younger, cast. Miles Teller, fresh off of his success in films like Whiplash, The Divergent Series, and Spectacular Now, stars as Reed Richards aka 'Mister Fantastic'. Michael B. Jordan who became noticed after his critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station, and was then seen alongside Miles and Zac Efron, is our new 'Human Torch'. Kate Mara, from the hugely successful Netflix original series House of Cards, is the 'Invisible Woman', and wrapping up the four is Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm aka 'The Thing'.
Not only do we have a fresh cast with actual acting chops, but we also get a brand new story. I liked being able to watch this movie, and not know exactly what is going to happen next. Generally, as moviegoers, we like to be surprised. The way the four meet, and subsequently gain their newfound powers, is completely different than in the original film.
It's a MARVEL film, after all.
Like all Marvel films, there is a touch of humor sprinkled with some light sarcasm and wit. The reason why I like Marvel films so much is the fact that it is based in science and technology, so it is super smart.
I know I've said this before, but..
Every day, I wake up and wonder why I'm not a superhero.
Marvel films inspire the wildest dreams for kids... and BIG kids.
I was 16 years old when I watched the original Fantastic Four movie starring Jessica Alba as the 'Invisible Woman' and Chris Evans (now Captain America) as the 'Human Torch'. Growing up on cartoons like Spiderman and Justice League, and all of the live-action Batman movies, my brother and I were huge fans of superheroes. (I think I also just wanted to be cool with my brother.) I'll always remember that original Fantastic Four because it was the first live-action superhero team film I had ever seen. The idea that you and your friends, while not being born with powers, can somehow become superheroes later in life was mind-blowing to me. Since Fantastic Four, there has been a significant rise and success of superhero team films like X-Men and, of course, The Avengers. So, it was about time that Marvel's first superhero team was given a reboot.
Why you should see this movie...
It's not a revival, it's a reimagining.
This new franchise introduces a brand new, younger, cast. Miles Teller, fresh off of his success in films like Whiplash, The Divergent Series, and Spectacular Now, stars as Reed Richards aka 'Mister Fantastic'. Michael B. Jordan who became noticed after his critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station, and was then seen alongside Miles and Zac Efron, is our new 'Human Torch'. Kate Mara, from the hugely successful Netflix original series House of Cards, is the 'Invisible Woman', and wrapping up the four is Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm aka 'The Thing'.
Not only do we have a fresh cast with actual acting chops, but we also get a brand new story. I liked being able to watch this movie, and not know exactly what is going to happen next. Generally, as moviegoers, we like to be surprised. The way the four meet, and subsequently gain their newfound powers, is completely different than in the original film.
It's a MARVEL film, after all.
Like all Marvel films, there is a touch of humor sprinkled with some light sarcasm and wit. The reason why I like Marvel films so much is the fact that it is based in science and technology, so it is super smart.
I know I've said this before, but..
Every day, I wake up and wonder why I'm not a superhero.
Marvel films inspire the wildest dreams for kids... and BIG kids.
SURPRISE! I'm ACTUALLY the Invisible Woman in the new Fantastic Four movie!!!!
Ok, I'm just kidding. However, I had a great solid 5 minutes with these guys before our interview started!
Ok, I'm just kidding. However, I had a great solid 5 minutes with these guys before our interview started!
While Kate[Mara] was out of the room, and the rest of the crew were getting in to place, I ended up having a few minutes to chat/hang out with the guys! This moment rarely happens, but it's a really great ice-breaker. Michael and I actually share a lot of mutual friends, so that also helped create an easy mood and conversation right off the bat with the guys. As soon as I sat down, Miles was immediately hounding me with questions. Playfully, he was asking me what I thought about the movie, if I thought the final fight sequence should have been shorter or longer and what I thought about Victor Von Doom in this film. I gave him my honest answers, which clearly proved I wasn't just there to sweet-talk them or suck up to them. I think they liked that. I honestly wish that the whole hangout before the actual interview started was caught on tape, because we probably would have used more of that instead of the actual interview once Kate came back!
MADE IN HOLLYWOOD
I had actually told Miles about my experience watching the original film 10 years ago, and why I liked it so much. Miles told me he never saw the original film!! When I interviewed the four of them, I really wanted to know what they wanted to do differently with this film, BECAUSE of the fact that there were already two films established 10 years ago. Assuming that they had seen the original(s), would the original cast's characters and performances affect their take on their roles?
Toby Kebbell plays Victor Von Doom!
THANK YOU @ZAGGdaily for our new high tech iPhone gadgets!!
KYLIE'S KLOSET
#OOTD details
Dress: Topshop
Shoes: Zara
THANK YOU to 20th Century Fox for another great trip!!!!
I've traveled many times to New York to cover movies over the last (almost) decade. This was the first time I have gotten to stay at the Four Seasons New York! I loved it. Their hospitality and customer service is on-fleek. They only had one bar/lounge that served food in the hotel lobby. It was super high end, yet they let me order CHICKEN STRIPS.. and they did it with pure pleasure and no judgment. That's why I love them now.
RSS Feed
