The first 2 Fantastic Four films have been big let downs. I didn’t HATE the first one… it had its redeeming qualities. The second one was total rubbish with a smell to rival sulfur and vinegar. Not all films need action. Not at all. Superhero comic book movies DO need action. A Movie called “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” where the Fantastic Four’s big fight was against a ferris wheel (I’m not kidding) and Silver Surfer doesn’t have a fight at all. Whhheeeee! Big fun at the movies kids. ZZZZzzzzzzzz. But hey, they compensated with bump n’ grind club scene with Mr. fantastic getting all stretchy on the dance floor. ZZZzzzzzzzzz.
So now that they’re gearing up for the next Fantastic Four film… the big question is, what do they need to make this franchise watchable? Some naive losers think the franchise needs a solid villain like Sub Mariner or Thanos, characters that can bring a potential of exciting action and rich backstory. Those people are stupid. Clearly what Fantastic Four needs right now… is a baby in the family to liven things up. No… I’m serious… that’s exactly what Jessica Alba is suggesting:
Asked what she’d like to see in “Fantastic Four 3,” the sexy 26-year-old actress said she doesn’t want new powers or gadgets. She wants to be a mom. “[I’d like to see] little Franklin running around,” she told MTV News.
Ya! Brilliant! Let’s bring a baby into it! Whheeee! If Superman Returns taught us anything, it’s that using children in these movies is ALWAYS a good… nay… PERFECT idea (please note sarcasm).
In the comics, Franklin Richards (the kid) ends up being one of the most powerful beings on the planet (due to being a mutant AND inheriting some of the old cosmic radiation from his parents), and there are some decent storylines used for him…. but I just don’t think this would translate well on screen at all. Not even a little bit. Not at this point. Not with this crew.
What we’d end up getting is hilarious, never gets tired gags of Mr. Fantastic and The Thing trying in vain to change the baby’s diaper, the Human Torch using his powers to heat up the bottle, and Alba playing peek-a-boo turning invisible and visible again. Yeah, that would rock (once again, please note sarcasm).
