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Rich and Frank dive deep into Fantastic Four: First Steps, exploring what makes this the best MCU film in years. From Matt Shakman's reverence for Jack Kirby to Pedro Pascal's nuanced Reed Richards, we break down the character work, production design, and storytelling choices that make this Marvel's return to form.
🔥 What We Cover:
Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards and what every other F4 movie has missed about his character
The film's gorgeous retro-futuristic world building
Why Galactus should be oddly relatable to all of us
Silver Surfer's elemental connection with Johnny Storm
Vanessa Kirby and her transformative presence in this film
How the film honors Jack Kirby's legacy
Cultural representation and comic book heritage
Production design that feels like a character
Why this works as both a superhero film and family story
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