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.
Practical Effects
Michael Chiklis suffered in foam rubber for HOURS daily.
Acting
Chris Evans understood the assignment — chaos incarnate.
Director
Tim Story
Ioan Gruffudd
Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
Jessica Alba
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
Chris Evans
Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Michael Chiklis
Ben Grimm / The Thing
Julian McMahon
Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom
Hamish Linklater
Leonard
Kerry Washington
Alicia Masters
Laurie Holden
Debbie McIlvane
David Parker
Ernie
Kevin McNulty
Jimmy O'Hoolihan
Maria Menounos
Sexy Nurse
Michael Kopsa
Ned Cecil
Andrew Airlie
Compound Doctor
Pascale Hutton
Nightclub Girlfriend
G. Michael Gray
Nightclub Boyfriend
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Michael Chiklis beat out CGI Thing plans by proving practical effects could work — Marvel later copied this for Deadpool's Colossus.
This film's moderate success convinced Fox to greenlight X-Men sequels AND delay the MCU by proving superhero teams could work on screen.
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