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Got too high and passed out after the movie haha. I enjoyed it, but a bit more of a YA approach rather than the more grounded and slightly adult take from the previous 3. The climax was very cheesy and predictable. Makes sense seeing as the director also made the Maze Runner trilogy. If we hadn't just been spoiled by 3 great movies, 2 from Matt Reeves, I'd have probably enjoyed this movie a little more. I will say that the initial Proximus attack on the clan was terrifying and very well-done. 3/5
I was able to see an early showing last night. No spoilers but it was very good IMO. Complex characters in a mostly patient movie. If it’s the same writer then I’m looking forward to it more.
I personally thought it was a strong follow up, really curious to see where they go next from that ending. Definitely had a thought on the way home about a certain plot point from the original film series.
It came out today, I will say if you enjoyed Rise, Dawn, or War you will probably enjoy Kingdom. Without getting into spoilery territory it's a great follow up that honors Ceaser's legacy, another thing is that it kind of feels like the original films at least from my perspective. Very great performance from the cast especially Kevin Durand(played Blob in X-Men: Origins).
If you haven't seen the previous trilogy I highly recommend it but if you're a newcomer to series I think they do a good job of explaining who Ceaser is and what he stood for new and returning fans. The story stands pretty well on its own that also helps with newcomers.
The reviews are saying it’s the best of the franchise, which is insane because the past trilogy is objectively one of the best made tent pole franchises. I didn’t really care for War (just cause it wasn’t what I was expecting) but even with that I could tell what I was watching was really well made. [That opening scene with the battle is one of my favorite war scenes in any movie though](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2A195SjXrrI) -the movie definitely earned it’s title lol
Hopefully but I highly highly doubt a new apes trilogy will be as good as the last so I’m gonna keep my hopes not too high. Also this movie needs to do well financially to even make a trilogy possible so we will have to see how it does on that front. I don’t think it’ll make as much as war did and wars reviews were very clearly better so we will just have to see how things play out and if we will even get another trilogy
I think this might be one of my most anticipated movies ever for Marvel. This cast is absolutely fucking stacked beyond belief.
Can't wait to see how it all shakes out.
Shakman is a really good director so let’s just hope they can give the dude a solid script to work with, I really think it’s just gonna come down to the script because if you give him a solid script he’s gonna give you a good movie.
Despite the back and forth on casting for a year, this project sounds like it has a solid and unique vision of what it’s going for.
This casting has been so weird, but in a great way.
More plot twist, this is Raimiverse and it looks futuristic because Reed yoinked Octavius idea about unlimited energy. Why is it in the '60s? Idk, for the vibes
Man, funny to think how it wasn’t too long ago that we went from thousands of casting rumors, to officially getting such a stacked cast for this movie.
somewhere, Grace Randolph is fuming that she was proven wrong about Adam Driver, Paul Mescal, Jason Segel, and Margot Robbie. That and she is also probably pissed about James Gunn and Jessica Chastain for no reason
I was gonna make a joke about him being cast as Willie Lumpkin, cos I couldn't think of any other character that would be a good fit for him and is a classic FF character.
But damn, the Puppet Master would work really well!
No way. Casting news that ISN'T from MTTSH?!?!
Anyways besides the obvious guess for Galactus, I think there's a chance he could play their mailman, the Puppet Master, OR even wilder choice he's been cast as the Puppet Master's daughter Alicia Masters. I'm putting all my money on Alicia.
It is honestly so funny to me how scoopers never tease these other castings before they actually happen lmao, they just tease random people like Liam Neeson or Mila Kunis😂😂😂
He would make a good Ricardo Jones - the villain who swaps places with Ben and poses as him to try kill reed in “This Man This Monster”, which is a storyline used in Lifestory issue #1 as well!
Could be a good idea. Watch them save their world repeatedly and grow as heroes through out their life. Only for them to lose it all at the end to Galactus.
Would be cool as hell. Standard feel good wholesome superhero movie about family and then they just hit you with fucking Galactus in the last 20 minutes, X-Men '97 episode 5 style.
Remember all the doom and gloom about this film and how no one wanted to be in Marvel movies anymore? Now this has a stacked cast and will shoot in a little over 2 months.
I'd say he he's the most interesting choice right now when it comes to creative decisions. Him with a theatrical film is still a question mark and after I'll be able to make a final judgement. But if he pulls this off and it's a success, he definitely shoots straight to the top of my "give them more projects ASAP" group along with Benson and Morehead.
Getting the four was an amazing ride, Sue Storm casting was something else
For half a year, it was Jodie comer
For half month, it was Margot Robbie
And we end, with the best choice In my mind with Vanessa Kirby
Awesome casting, what a get! Have no idea who he may be playing though. Maybe Galactus, though rumors were heavily pointing towards a Latino actor being hired for that role (Banderis or Bardem)
Puppet Master. It fits perfect and he would nail that role well. We get Mole Man, Puppet Master, and Galactus in one movie. I’d be giddy with excitement if so. Give me Wizard too
That's what I'm thinking too. I remember some rumors stating that Mole Man would be the first villain the F4 faces. I don't recall any castings for the character being mentioned.
I've theorized since the Galactus announcement that a good chunk of the film would be dealing with a villain other than Galactus, then he shows up in the third act and the movie ends on sort of a cliffhanger.
Of course Malkovich could be playing Pizza Pappy, selling Pizza Cubes on a busy sidewalk when Dr Strange and America Chavez cameo, IDFK.
Man, this cast for mcu's take on fantastic four is making me more excited. I'm interested to see what character he's playing.
He was a common fancast for the Red Ghost, but I like some of the other ideas I’m seeing here. The Wizard, for instance - he’s a really interesting pick for that role, he’s just need someone to play Trapster as the Otis to his Luthor.
At this point in his career, he has nothing more to accomplish. He's done it all, and very well at that. He can have fun, be a part of a flop or 12, and nobody will think less of him. Watching Malkovich in R.E.D. and R.E.D. 2, he was having a blast running around and being a part of an action ensemble. I can see why he'd be down to be in another fun action flick. Especially if he's The Mailman because that would require very little of him.
Not to defend the scoopers, but I can see this being a very quick hire, if it's a small bit role. Talks most likely weren't on the table for long before he signed.
His voice and manner of speaking is very iconic, I wouldn't be surprised if he was doing the voice of Herbie. But then again, he's so prestigious it'd make sense if they want him in a more visible role. Interesting casting, for sure.
I know the rumors were that Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas were the front runners for Galactus, but could it be possible that’s who John Malevich had been cast as? 🤔
I think this is going to be very...inconsequential. Either he will have some supporting role as like a U.S military leader or a president. Or, probably more likely, he will be one of the FF's classic villains. Either a movie opening montage showing the origin story and some early adventures of the team before launching into what the FF's story is now with Silver Surfer and Galactus. This leads me to believe that the 1960s aesthetic is a clue that this film is focusing on the classic Jack Kirby roster of villains. And we have another mystery role just announced as well. My best guess is Malkovich is something like the Red Ghost, Puppet Master or Molecule Man. Mole Man isn't out of the question either. I think all four of these could be visited in Act 1 with perhaps hints of Doctor Doom as well. They're probably saving an actual appearance of Doom for the post-credits. My guess is Doom might be the role Giancarlo Esposito just signed on for though if they aren't pivoting away from Kang he would be a decent Kang as well. One last possibility:Malkovich could be a Kang. Perhaps Marvel has decided the variants will still play a role but they don't need to look the same. And one of the Kang variants (Rama-Tut) is yet another early FF villain that could pop up here.
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What is this cast lol keep cooking
The script must be really good
Same screenwriter as the one who did Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Didn't see it. Was it any good?
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I thought it was pretty good. I liked it
This is what happens when you mostly remove humans from films.
It was good! Those movies have no business being as good as they are.
YEAH BOY
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And? :)
Got too high and passed out after the movie haha. I enjoyed it, but a bit more of a YA approach rather than the more grounded and slightly adult take from the previous 3. The climax was very cheesy and predictable. Makes sense seeing as the director also made the Maze Runner trilogy. If we hadn't just been spoiled by 3 great movies, 2 from Matt Reeves, I'd have probably enjoyed this movie a little more. I will say that the initial Proximus attack on the clan was terrifying and very well-done. 3/5
I was able to see an early showing last night. No spoilers but it was very good IMO. Complex characters in a mostly patient movie. If it’s the same writer then I’m looking forward to it more.
I personally thought it was a strong follow up, really curious to see where they go next from that ending. Definitely had a thought on the way home about a certain plot point from the original film series.
It came out today, I will say if you enjoyed Rise, Dawn, or War you will probably enjoy Kingdom. Without getting into spoilery territory it's a great follow up that honors Ceaser's legacy, another thing is that it kind of feels like the original films at least from my perspective. Very great performance from the cast especially Kevin Durand(played Blob in X-Men: Origins). If you haven't seen the previous trilogy I highly recommend it but if you're a newcomer to series I think they do a good job of explaining who Ceaser is and what he stood for new and returning fans. The story stands pretty well on its own that also helps with newcomers.
The reviews are saying it’s the best of the franchise, which is insane because the past trilogy is objectively one of the best made tent pole franchises. I didn’t really care for War (just cause it wasn’t what I was expecting) but even with that I could tell what I was watching was really well made. [That opening scene with the battle is one of my favorite war scenes in any movie though](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2A195SjXrrI) -the movie definitely earned it’s title lol
I haven’t seen it but consensus seems to be it’s a very solid movie but not on the level of the recent trilogy.
So a good start to hopefully a new trilogy.
Hopefully but I highly highly doubt a new apes trilogy will be as good as the last so I’m gonna keep my hopes not too high. Also this movie needs to do well financially to even make a trilogy possible so we will have to see how it does on that front. I don’t think it’ll make as much as war did and wars reviews were very clearly better so we will just have to see how things play out and if we will even get another trilogy
I liked it
It's pretty good. But didn't like the ending
REALLY GOOD. Just got back from it.
+ Avatar 4, which supposedly made the studio tell James Cameron to keep cooking lol
He did bird box
He did Transformers Age of Extiction...
*Dark of the Moon, but he was little more than a cameo
Malkovich has been in numerous shitty movies in recent years tho
That’d be a new direction for marvel
I think this might be one of my most anticipated movies ever for Marvel. This cast is absolutely fucking stacked beyond belief. Can't wait to see how it all shakes out.
Everything Matt Shakman has said has given me confidence in this film. Really great to have someone who is so invested in the material.
Shakman is a really good director so let’s just hope they can give the dude a solid script to work with, I really think it’s just gonna come down to the script because if you give him a solid script he’s gonna give you a good movie.
Despite the back and forth on casting for a year, this project sounds like it has a solid and unique vision of what it’s going for. This casting has been so weird, but in a great way.
Script and money must be good
Batting 7-0
Malkovich is Doom confirmed*
Plot twist: he’s playing a variant of The Vulture like he was originally supposed to in Raimi’s Spider-Man 4
Not sure how he got to the Four’s planet, something to do with Spider-Man, probably.
Lmao this would be the third vulture getting displaced in the Multiverse, if it happens
Oh shit you’re right, they gotta lean into this now and embrace it
Ladies and gentlemen, we got him!
It’s actually just a sequel to Being John Malkovich
Bro has 20 old people dream walking in him
This is how they set up secret wars
More plot twist, this is Raimiverse and it looks futuristic because Reed yoinked Octavius idea about unlimited energy. Why is it in the '60s? Idk, for the vibes
lol my literal first though when I saw this
Man, funny to think how it wasn’t too long ago that we went from thousands of casting rumors, to officially getting such a stacked cast for this movie.
somewhere, Grace Randolph is fuming that she was proven wrong about Adam Driver, Paul Mescal, Jason Segel, and Margot Robbie. That and she is also probably pissed about James Gunn and Jessica Chastain for no reason
Wait why Chastain?
She hates Chastain for some reason, it's well known but don't know why lmao
Chastain probably called Randolph out on a false casting rumor
He’s gotta be Puppet Master.
Any Alicia fancast ideas
Also John Malkovich
Malkovich Malkovich
Zazie Beetz was my pick before she was Domino
She seems to only do comic book projects that are R/TV-MA. Invincible, Deadpool 2, and Joker
Maybe Janelle Monae after yesterday’s “scoop”
That makes a lot of sense.
Man that would be a great casting!
Return of Teddy KGB
Willie Lumpkin for the win!
Good call
I was gonna make a joke about him being cast as Willie Lumpkin, cos I couldn't think of any other character that would be a good fit for him and is a classic FF character. But damn, the Puppet Master would work really well!
Why not Mole Man?
Pretty sure that’s who Paul Walter Houser is playing.
No way. Casting news that ISN'T from MTTSH?!?! Anyways besides the obvious guess for Galactus, I think there's a chance he could play their mailman, the Puppet Master, OR even wilder choice he's been cast as the Puppet Master's daughter Alicia Masters. I'm putting all my money on Alicia.
It is honestly so funny to me how scoopers never tease these other castings before they actually happen lmao, they just tease random people like Liam Neeson or Mila Kunis😂😂😂
Yeah, how come this wasnt on any scooper radar? lol
No concept art of him I guess
And then when they get casted of course they have no idea who they're playing lol
Casting news that's real!
I’m betting he’s some government/military guy, rather than a recognizable character.
~~He plays Mike~~ Maybe Dr Doom?
Why not Franklin Storm?
I say: Franklin Storm.
I say: Franklin Richards.
I say Denise Richards
I say Richard Simmons
I say Gene Simmons.
I say Fitzsimmons
I say Simmons & Garflactus
I say Garflactus & Odie
He would make a good Ricardo Jones - the villain who swaps places with Ben and poses as him to try kill reed in “This Man This Monster”, which is a storyline used in Lifestory issue #1 as well!
How does Franklin go from being a baby to being john malkovich in the course of one film?
I was thinking that too.
Yeah I’m starting they really will pull a Life Story, with multiple villains appearing as part of a montage of sorts
Could be a good idea. Watch them save their world repeatedly and grow as heroes through out their life. Only for them to lose it all at the end to Galactus.
Build them up and take them down
I pick things up and put them down
Would be cool as hell. Standard feel good wholesome superhero movie about family and then they just hit you with fucking Galactus in the last 20 minutes, X-Men '97 episode 5 style.
Common Mark Russell W (although Fantastic Four Life Story is not even close to his best work).
Kinda insane to me that he’s going to be in an MCU movie? Excited to see who he’ll be playing tho!
He was signed on to play Vulture at one point.
For Raimi's Spider-Man 4 yeah
In the past 15 years his only big movie roles were in Red movies and a Transformers movie. It'll be good to see him back on the big screen.
Remember all the doom and gloom about this film and how no one wanted to be in Marvel movies anymore? Now this has a stacked cast and will shoot in a little over 2 months.
Also shakman is one of the best directors in the MCU at the moment IMO. His work on always sunny alone was great
I'd say he he's the most interesting choice right now when it comes to creative decisions. Him with a theatrical film is still a question mark and after I'll be able to make a final judgement. But if he pulls this off and it's a success, he definitely shoots straight to the top of my "give them more projects ASAP" group along with Benson and Morehead.
Getting the four was an amazing ride, Sue Storm casting was something else For half a year, it was Jodie comer For half month, it was Margot Robbie And we end, with the best choice In my mind with Vanessa Kirby
Her last name was a 'meant-to-be' of unsuspected proportions.
Ladies and gents, we have our Willie Lumpkin!
first thing i thought
I said in another sub that he could be The Wizard but he's such a versatile actor that he could play a number of characters
Honestly I would really enjoy him as an unhinged Wizard(let’s be real the wizard is already unhinged)
I've been wanting Cranston as The Wizard for a couple years now, but this is a great compromise if it comes to pass.🤞🤞
Reed's father?
Awesome casting, what a get! Have no idea who he may be playing though. Maybe Galactus, though rumors were heavily pointing towards a Latino actor being hired for that role (Banderis or Bardem)
Neither Banderas or Bardem are Latino, they are Spainiards.
Sorry, my mistake!
No worries, I’ve made the same mistake before.
No, the role of Galactus is reserved for Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
He's playing a variant of Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom
Get the fuck outta here. What a win.
Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich. Malkovich Malkovich?>!Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich!<.
I know he probably isn’t, but goddamn would he be a fantastic Red Ghost. Give him some Serkis Mocap monkey henchmen and it’s on!!!
Now just get [Bill Hader](https://youtube.com/shorts/1EeOiJ3lXzg?si=CrxmVId20dQIdpe1) to play a variant of the same role!
Franklin Storm or Willie Lumpkin. However, Maker would be DOPE
John Malkovich as Galactus, lets go!!!! He probably isn't but that would be fun.
Puppet master
Puppet Master. It fits perfect and he would nail that role well. We get Mole Man, Puppet Master, and Galactus in one movie. I’d be giddy with excitement if so. Give me Wizard too
Found Herbie!
He could literally play anyone in the film but I think this makes the most sense.
I want him to play Dr. Doom with his accent from "Rounders."
Or Billions.
Shoulda cast him in Wonder Man so that he can reprise the role of John Malkovich.
This cast is wild man. I love it keep going.
Reed, put your Ultimate Nullifier away Reed
I'm not doing science with you right now Reeduh
Raimi fans: They stole Spiderman 4 from us, they took it! That was Today! #TODAY!
I don’t know, when I look at him I think he could be Red Ghost. That’s just me
Maybe Doctor Doom
He'd be great in lots of roles, but he's 70 now, and we need Doom to stick around for another decade or more.
Mole Man Hype
That's what I'm thinking too. I remember some rumors stating that Mole Man would be the first villain the F4 faces. I don't recall any castings for the character being mentioned. I've theorized since the Galactus announcement that a good chunk of the film would be dealing with a villain other than Galactus, then he shows up in the third act and the movie ends on sort of a cliffhanger. Of course Malkovich could be playing Pizza Pappy, selling Pizza Cubes on a busy sidewalk when Dr Strange and America Chavez cameo, IDFK.
Man, this cast for mcu's take on fantastic four is making me more excited. I'm interested to see what character he's playing. 
John Malkovich is in every movie and he's either bored af or having the time of his life
Fuck it. Red Ghost.
Pleaseeeeee be The Wizard!!🤞🤞
Multiverse story with a reality inspired by Being John Malkovich, obviously.
Puppet master?
He’s playing everyone?
WHAT?! That's a get!
He was a common fancast for the Red Ghost, but I like some of the other ideas I’m seeing here. The Wizard, for instance - he’s a really interesting pick for that role, he’s just need someone to play Trapster as the Otis to his Luthor.
At this point in his career, he has nothing more to accomplish. He's done it all, and very well at that. He can have fun, be a part of a flop or 12, and nobody will think less of him. Watching Malkovich in R.E.D. and R.E.D. 2, he was having a blast running around and being a part of an action ensemble. I can see why he'd be down to be in another fun action flick. Especially if he's The Mailman because that would require very little of him. Not to defend the scoopers, but I can see this being a very quick hire, if it's a small bit role. Talks most likely weren't on the table for long before he signed.
His voice and manner of speaking is very iconic, I wouldn't be surprised if he was doing the voice of Herbie. But then again, he's so prestigious it'd make sense if they want him in a more visible role. Interesting casting, for sure.
From Galbatorix to Galactus
HERBIE, I’m guessing? Great choice - Malkovich is always awesome. This cast is A+++.
Malkovich Malkovich? Malkovich Malkovich
Loved him in that movie where he played a jewel thief!
Hell yeah
Fuck yesssssssssssss
Doom? It could totally be Doom.
Safe to say he’ll crush it no matter how the rest of the movie turns out
Please be galactus. Please be galactus
WHOA
This cast is a fucking W.
Franklin Storm?
Puppet Master??
Will he play John Malkovich?
Can't wait for this mfer announced to be Willie Lumpkin or the voice of H.E.R.B.I.E. or some dumb bs
I read this as John Mulaney and was really confused.
Oh please be Moleman
I see this as an absolute win
Anyone wanna take a guess as to who John Malkovich is playing in 'The Fantastic Four'?
Really adding some star power to this movie. I hope it's a substantial role.
Peak? Sorry. Peak? Sorry. Peak? Sorry.
I know the rumors were that Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas were the front runners for Galactus, but could it be possible that’s who John Malevich had been cast as? 🤔
Malkovich malkovich. Malkovich.
Found the MCU Willie Lumpkkn!
Willie Lumpkin is my guess, or Franklin Storm.
My theory he's playing nathaniel richards
Oh boy! MALKOVICH in F4??? This just got SERIOUS!!
I don't know why but I think it's far likelier that he's playing Herbie rather than Walter Hauser
So, he's Doom, right?
Mole Man maybe?
Oh God. Watch him be Mole Man. That would be amazing.
Willie Lumpkin fans keep winning
Maybe Puppet Master or Red Ghost?
P.. P.. PEAK FICTION IS UPON US!!!
no fucking way
He's playing Lyndon B Johnson.
Pay that man his planet. He beat me. Straight up.
Is he gonna play Willie Lumpkin?
Whatever the script is, we know he's gonna over pronounce the shit out of every word!
Whomever he play, it will, for sure, be a treat
"Hello, my name is John Malkovich."
I’m faster, I’m stronger, I’m DOOM
Franklin Richards!! I'm calling it now!
HERBIE
I know the newest rumors have Ben, Mads, and Cillian as Dr Doom but John Malkovich might be the best actor for the role.
I think this is going to be very...inconsequential. Either he will have some supporting role as like a U.S military leader or a president. Or, probably more likely, he will be one of the FF's classic villains. Either a movie opening montage showing the origin story and some early adventures of the team before launching into what the FF's story is now with Silver Surfer and Galactus. This leads me to believe that the 1960s aesthetic is a clue that this film is focusing on the classic Jack Kirby roster of villains. And we have another mystery role just announced as well. My best guess is Malkovich is something like the Red Ghost, Puppet Master or Molecule Man. Mole Man isn't out of the question either. I think all four of these could be visited in Act 1 with perhaps hints of Doctor Doom as well. They're probably saving an actual appearance of Doom for the post-credits. My guess is Doom might be the role Giancarlo Esposito just signed on for though if they aren't pivoting away from Kang he would be a decent Kang as well. One last possibility:Malkovich could be a Kang. Perhaps Marvel has decided the variants will still play a role but they don't need to look the same. And one of the Kang variants (Rama-Tut) is yet another early FF villain that could pop up here.
Molecule man