Is the new “Fantastic Four” movie fantastic? No, and not everyone will love the amount of downtime in this one. But good is good enough for a Marvel superhero movie these days.

First Steps has been hailed as 'absolutely perfect' by fans, drawing comparisons to the recent Superman film. This fresh take on Marvel's beloved comic book characters marks their first appearance since Disney regained the rights.

Matt Shakman’s direction embraces a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic New York that’s both groovy and cosmic. It’s all colorful suits, weird tech, and moody lighting. The Fantasticar soaring through the skyline? Chef’s kiss. And Michael Giacchino’s jazzy, celestial score doesn’t just support the world – it becomes part of the storytelling.

There is a documentary that promises “all of the secrets, stories, and legal shenanigans that have kept ‘The Fantastic Four’ a ‘lost’ film will be revealed.” Okay, this one is probably ringing a bell,

First Steps might be the MCU’s simplest movie to date: The studio is kicking off Phase Six of the beleaguered Marvel Cinematic Universe by providing a jumping-on point that requires no previous franchise knowledge.

In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ Marvel Studios does right by its founding superfamily.