Fantastic Four (2005)

Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up, by Google's archived audience score. Critics scored it lower at 34%, but audiences disagreed.

During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong … thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction. Wikipedia ↗

Fantastic Four is a 2005 American superhero film directed by Tim Story, based on Marvel's first family of superheroes. The film follows five astronauts — scientist Reed Richards played by Ioan Gruffudd, his ex-girlfriend Sue Storm played by Jessica Alba, her hot-headed brother Johnny Storm played by Chris Evans, pilot Ben Grimm played by Michael Chiklis, and industrialist Victor Von Doom played by Julian McMahon — who are exposed to a cosmic storm that gives them extraordinary abilities. Reed can stretch his body, Sue can turn invisible and project force fields, Johnny can engulf himself in flames and fly, and Ben is transformed into the rock-skinned Thing.

Fantastic Four took a lighter, more comedic approach to superhero filmmaking than the X-Men and Spider-Man films dominating the genre, emphasizing the family dynamics and bickering relationships between the characters. Chris Evans's charismatic, scene-stealing performance as the cocky Human Torch foreshadowed his later success as Captain America. Michael Chiklis's Thing, achieved through extensive prosthetic makeup rather than CGI, brought genuine pathos to Ben Grimm's struggle with his monstrous transformation.

The film earned $330 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, a solid commercial performance that warranted a sequel.