Comics readers have very particular standards — I first saw the 1994 movie at an unauthorized screening full of fans yelling out their negative comments — and now that the team has entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has the chance to finally get things right.

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“They are parents first,” Shackman added, explaining how he approached the characters of Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman. “They are scientists and explorers second. And they’re superheroes only when they have to be. I come at this as a dad and as a husband. That’s what makes it so special to me.”

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That judgement is based on the reviews alone. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has already achieved a rare feat: its debut Rotten Tomatoes rating stands at a solid 86%, making it the first “Fantastic Four” movie ever to earn a “fresh” status. That score even nudges out the new “ Superman ” reboot, which currently sits at 83% on the Tomatometer.

FIRST STEPS introduces Reed Richards, his wife, Sue Storm, Sue’s brother, Johnny Storm, and their close family friend

Is the new “Fantastic Four” movie fantastic? No, and not everyone will love the amount of downtime in this one. But good is good enough for a Marvel superhero movie these days.

If you’re planning to rewatch the movie, here’s a quick guide to the most important easter eggs hidden throughout The Fantastic Four: First Steps. source

The following article contains spoilers for the end of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. If you have not yet seen the movie, proceed at your own risk! The post-credits scene in Thunderbolts* provides fans with some big revelations about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.