194. Movie Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps

Josh and Jade review the 2025 Marvel film, Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this episode, they break down everything from the film’s 1960s retro-futurism aesthetic to why Vanessa Kirby’s performance as Sue Storm seems to rely on two facial expressions.The film has a star-studded cast, which includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, the movie leans heavily into Cold War era optimism, chrome-plated gadgetry, and bold pastel palettes that make the whole thing feel like a lost episode of The Jetsons with superheroes.If you love superhero movies with style, camp, and a film not overly connected to the web of Marvel films, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.