David Thompson
@daavidthompson
Senior Editor at http://TheDirect.com | Talkin' the Universes You Love
I couldn't be more anti-Marvel vs. DC News flash: BOTH can succeed! Let's all just go have some comic book fun this summer
It was never a competition but there’s no doubt First Steps is the best Fantastic Four movie ever.
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS has become the highest-rated #FantasticFour movie on Rotten Tomatoes! For comparison: - 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps': 88% - 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer': 37% - 'Fantastic Four' (2005): 27% - 'Fantastic Four' (2015): 9%
Without getting into spoilers, the "space scene" in #FantasticFour is the most engaging sequence we have gotten in an MCU movie in a long time (maybe ever?). The visuals, score, acting, and story were all at a 10.
#FantasticFour is the most visually stunning and tonally distinct MCU movie yet. All 4 of the main cast members kill it, with Vanessa Kirby being the standout. Giacchino's score is an all timer. You will regret not watching this movie in the biggest theater possible.
Marvel really cooked with the new #FantasticFour casting. Individually great actors, but beyond that, they all have immediate chemistry/camaraderie. Who surprised me most? Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm!
To clarify my thoughts a bit, expectations were high, there’s no doubt. I wanted to love this movie—I like this movie! Impossible to explain too much without spoilers. Review on Friday. thedirect.com/podcast/
#TheFantasticFour is one of the most visually pleasing MCU films to date! See it in IMAX! Also, Michael Giacchino absolutely COOKED with that score! 🔥 Loved the cast, but I am so, so, so sad to report I was a bit letdown overall.
Another $2 Billion banger is soon on its way! The first 3D teaser for #AvatarFireAndAsh was breathtaking, total chills during the final 30 seconds. ‘The Way of Water’ took my breath away in theaters and this next installment is another level up! #AVATAR
TRUE or FALSE: David Corenswet's press tour is reaching Timothee Chalamet levels? Listen to more #Superman HOT TAKES on The Direct Podcast: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1zT2bY…
Every one of my Direct Podcast appearances has been leading to this one. Welcome to the #DCU!
Happy 1-Week Anniversary of #Superman This game is headed to OVERTIME on The Direct Podcast with much more to discuss regarding the new DCU w/ @TheKleinFelt + Reacting to some HOT Takes!🔥 Audio: thedirect.com/podcast/ Video: youtube.com/watch?v=w9KLCi…
Happy 1-Week Anniversary of #Superman This game is headed to OVERTIME on The Direct Podcast with much more to discuss regarding the new DCU w/ @TheKleinFelt + Reacting to some HOT Takes!🔥 Audio: thedirect.com/podcast/ Video: youtube.com/watch?v=w9KLCi…
We want to pay for your ticket to #FantasticFour Just leave a review and you’ll get a chance to win two FREE tickets. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Want to see #TheFantasticFourFirstSteps for free? Listen to The Direct Podcast and follow the instructions below! 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Dang! Incredible stuff
#DCU’s #SUPERMAN scored BIGGEST TUE Discount Day of 2025 beating #LiloAndStitch’s, and crossed 150M mark at US #BoxOffice! SUPER 17.1M on #4 BIGGEST TUE Discount Day in DC history (see below), up +32.6% from MON (vs #ThorLoveAndThunder’s 13.7M, +12.1%, #TheBatman’s 10.8M, -0.5%)…
Are we entering a new era? Will Doomsday be 90 minutes?
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS has been listed with a final runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes!