Movie Night

Fantastic Four: First Steps

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth against an insatiable cosmic god named Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer. But does Marvel’s latest creation truly deliver?

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• The overall production design and retro-futuristic aesthetic were visually stunning.
• Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm was, in my opinion, the heart and soul of the team.
• Pedro Pascal was also a solid choice as Mr. Fantastic.
• Galactus, though I was initially skeptical, turned out to be quite menacing.
• The depiction of the Silver Surfer was nicely done.
• The first encounter between the Fantastic Four and Galactus in space looked fantastic.
• It’s an enjoyable and easy watch.
• The film focuses on the characters and the family dynamic at its core.
• Great chemistry among the four.
• Good pacing.
• Excellent soundtrack.
• Very solid visual effects (for the most part).

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• The CGI baby felt a bit off.
• Joseph Quinn, though a talented actor, didn’t quite fit the role of Johnny.
• The Thing was well-designed, but didn’t have much to do story-wise.
• The script is rather simple, with a few plot holes — though they didn’t really bother me.
• Some said it lacks action — true, but what bothered me more was that it doesn’t fully showcase the visual potential of their powers.
• It’s missing that one “wow” scene that makes a superhero film stand out.

Fight or Flight

A former secret agent is assigned to locate a high-profile international target aboard a plane — but ends up having to protect him when they’re both surrounded by people who want them dead. Surprisingly, it’s better than I expected… just don’t go in with high expectations.

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• Josh Hartnett’s performance was a pleasant surprise — he’s genuinely entertaining.
• Well-choreographed fight scenes that keep you hooked.
• Plenty of blood 🩸 — and I mean plenty.
• Easy and enjoyable to watch.
• It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is part of its charm.
• Humor is well-balanced throughout.
• There’s one trippy, anarchic, over-the-top sequence that’s pure fun to watch.

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• The script is simple, predictable, even formulaic 🤷‍♂️.
• Apart from Hartnett, the rest of the cast doesn’t really live up to expectations.
• It constantly feels like a low-budget imitation of Bullet Train — but on a plane ✈️ and far less ambitious.
• Lacks that cinematic polish — it gives off more of a TV-movie vibe (though it didn’t really bother me).