This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 152! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey folks!
Remember how I devoured the first Fantastic Four movie a while back (you can read my review HERE)? Well, let’s just say I couldn’t resist diving straight into the sequel, “Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Aren’t those the movies that everyone loves to dunk on?” And yeah, they kinda are. But let me tell you, I used to devour Silver Surfer comics like they were going out of style when I was a kid. So, seeing the Silver dude glide across the big screen? Absolute gold. Or should I say, absolute silver? 😂
I know these Fantastic Four flicks weren’t exactly critical darlings, but hey, who cares? I had a blast with both of them! This one felt like a nonstop thrill ride, with epic action sequences and a story that kept me glued to the screen.
Surfer himself, all shimmery chrome and cosmic power, was amazing. The CGI blew my mind, you guys. Seriously, how did they even make him look so real?
So the plot picks up with our fantastic quartet living their lives, dealing with fame, and, oh, planning a wedding! Can you imagine trying to pick out flower arrangements while also saving the world? Talk about multitasking. Then, this shiny cosmic surfer shows up, and things get… well, extremely complicated. Earth is in major danger (again), and it’s up to our heroes to save the day.
The chemistry between the actors is just 👌. Ioan Gruffudd as Mr. Fantastic is all stretchy and scientist-y, Jessica Alba brings the heat (and invisibility) as the Invisible Woman, Chris Evans is the ever-charming Human Torch, and Michael Chiklis rocks it as The Thing. And let’s not forget Doug Jones (with Laurence Fishburne’s voice) as the Silver Surfer. The dude nailed it, bringing a mix of mystery and melancholy to the role that I just wasn’t expecting.
Okay, so I’ll admit… maybe the plot wasn’t exactly Shakespearean drama. But hey, giant planet-devouring cloud monster threatening Earth? Sign me up! The special effects for Galactus, by the way, were seriously creepy-cool. Imagine a giant space cloud with a giant, menacing eye. Not exactly bedtime story material.
Now, the movie isn’t without its flaws. Some of the dialogue made me cringe so hard I thought I was going to turn inside out. But then, there are moments of pure fun that remind you why you’re watching in the first place. It’s like a comic book come to life, with all the over-the-top action and heart you’d want.
I get why critics weren’t throwing parade in its honor. But for me? It was a riot. Non-stop action, cheesy one-liners that made me laugh more than I’d like to admit, and some genuinely cool visuals. Like, there’s this one scene with the Silver Surfer and the Human Torch that is just visually stunning.
And yeah, some folks might say the movie was a bit cheesy. Maybe a tad predictable (okay….more than a tad) But honestly, who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned superhero flick with a healthy dose of cheese? It’s like that perfect slice of pizza — totally hits the spot, even if it’s not exactly gourmet.
In the end, watching “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” was like diving back into those comics I loved as a kid. It’s not going to win any awards for groundbreaking cinema, but it brought a smile to my face and a reminder that sometimes, all you need is a good old-fashioned superhero flick to make your day a bit brighter.
Until tomorrow — Keep it real & remember to find joy in the little things. ✌️
Roger