I write this review as a parent, not critic. It was high time for a PG superhero movie release. I mean come on. Superheroes are the best for boys under 10. Finally a movie comes out that they can watch. Good stuff include the 4 heroes having a familial relationship and dealing with unwanted attention. Some of this will go over kids heads. The action is few and far between (something the sequel makes up for), but other than a couple very violent scenes with Doctor Doom, this movie is pretty fun.
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Fantastic Four
(2005, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Campy but often violent comic book movie.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Fantastic Four
Parents need to know that the film includes loud and explosive violence. The astronauts' encounter with the radioactive cloud is rendered in frightening, fiery images, and the Thing's transformation from human to rock is potentially alarming. Fights between the superheroes and archenemy Dr. Doom show bodies slammed into or through walls and thrown out windows; the Human Torch engages in extreme sports (snowboarding and motocross) and implied sexual activity (following one encounter, he appears wearing only a girl's pink parka to cover his genitals), Susan wears cleavage-revealing outfits, and someone remarks on one superhero's elongated body parts. The film also includes a couple of multi-car crashes occur, several injuries that draw blood, and a scene where the police shoot at the Thing (bullets bounce off him).
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how superpowers change the characters' lives, as they must decide how to use them, for public good, for personal gain, or to settle personal grudges. How are anxieties, competitions, and quarrels exacerbated by these changes? How is Susan's situation different from the men's, as she feels the need to mediate their arguments? What is the emotional effect when the Thing's wife abandons him? How do the four friends learn to appreciate their differences as well as their similar situations, as "freaks," celebrities, and heroes?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Okay, but please watch it with them.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Not bad.
I don't know why people don't like this movie, it is very good. Maybe not too action-packed, but still for super-hero fans.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Strangely, the PG-rated sequel was actually a little more violent then this one. Some scenes show people getting thrown into walls, and one innocent person gets thrown out of a door and lands on the sidewalk. In one scene, the bad guy hits another character with a bolt of electricity and it burns a hole through him (no blood is seen). The language is the main reason I'd give this a PG-13 rating. There was at least one "G" word, and several other expletives that should never be in a movie that's intended to appeal to kids.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
BORING
not enough action or things blowing up i really fell asleep watching this and i tryed to keep my eyes open for the 2 time.!!!!!!!!!!DO NOT WATCH GOOD FOR YOUNG KIDS!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
So-So
Okay for preteens. Some iffy sex and violence, but nothing awful.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Ok
Not at all worth the try.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
funny
I thought that this movie was movie funny but there were some action packed parts. This movie is fine for 8+.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Crummy
This movie stinks like heck. Corny action. Also very boring.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I Just want people to know there was a swear word in the movie. Ben said it. I'm disappointed that it was not made available in the reviews.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of my favorites:
This movie is real great! I am really looking forward to viewing the all-new Fantastic Four in theaters.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Good
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Big disappointment
Growing up with the comic book, I was really disappointed with the movie. I can't really put it into words - just an overall lack of something.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i laughed
This movie is like watching superman on t.v. my kids loved it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Best movie
It was funny,violent,scary,fun.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Great for super hero lovers
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
i had a good time
this movie has many exposions and the human torch thinks he is the man
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was great
I say that it's good. It kind of reminds me of The incredibles if anybody has ever seen it.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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