Sporting itslayered-meaning subtitle,The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis in full swing.
This is an excellent direction to take.
The Thing is seen on a ’60s-style dating show, “Let’s Make a Match.”
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Reed Richards hosts a science-centric educational show that will immediately remind you ofBill Nye the Science Guy.
Not much is revealed plot-wise, as the focus is on the family and their reception among the public.
What’s most glaring is what’s absent from the trailer.
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The teaser’s most obvious omission is the lack of Reed’s powers in action.
Fantastic never gets all stretchy.
Perhaps the CGI for his intricate, out-there abilities is simply unfinished.
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Nevertheless, the all-in, campy ’60s retro-futurism leaves no doubt thatMr.
Fantastic’s expansive if not teetering on silly powers will fit right in with the rest ofFirst Steps.
One thing is certain:the MCU’s reboot must go as far in the opposite direction as possible.
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What better place to draw inspiration thanThe Fantastic Four1967 animated series?
We can accept that reasoning once and only once.
Bringing the Negative Zone into the fold seems like a fitting avenue forFirst Stepsto explore.
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The MCU has a bloatedabundance of loose threadsto tie together.
