Disney PlusFantastic Four (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is largely apolitical, focusing on the Fantastic Four's adaptation to their powers, their development as a team, and a straightforward good-versus-evil conflict, without promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without any critical portrayal or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Alicia Masters, a character consistently depicted as white in the Fantastic Four comics, is portrayed by a Black actress in the 2005 film, constituting a race swap.
The film 'Fantastic Four' (2005) does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and traditional superhero tropes, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.
The film features Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) who possesses superpowers and participates in combat. However, her contributions and victories are achieved through the use of her invisibility and force fields, not through direct physical combat, martial arts, or melee weapon skills against male opponents.
The 2005 film adaptation of Fantastic Four features all core characters—Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, Ben Grimm, and Doctor Doom—portrayed with the same gender as established in the original Marvel Comics source material. No significant character's gender was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
2.8
4.0
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