Test Screen Attendee Debunks Booing Rumors About Fantastic Four Film

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A viewer of the preliminary showing of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is countering recent online criticism, debunking misinformation and explaining the true events that transpired within the cinema.

It has been revealed that Marvel opted out of Comic-Con, but instead, a private screening for the upcoming film “Fantastic Four: First Steps” took place at Regal Long Beach. Notably, this event was attended by Kevin Feige, the project’s head, and director Matt Shakman.

Lately, there have been discussions implying that the Marvel reboot is on track for a catastrophe, fueled by online rumors stating that viewers expressed displeasure to the point of shouting “meh” during the film.

However, a person purporting themselves as the genuine originator of those tales has surfaced to disentangle fact from fiction.

“Nobody Screamed ‘Mid’ – That’s Just Fake”

The person managing the test screening on social media mentioned that he had relayed a tale on Discord about a fellow spectator who quietly labeled the film as “meh,” contrary to what some assertive individuals have suggested, who claim he shouted it during the movie.

In the audience, there wasn’t a single person shouting “mid.” Instead, I found myself next to a man who was sighing and moving his hands about. After the movie ended, I asked him for his thoughts, and he replied with a simple ‘it was average.’ Shortly after leaving, I shared this tale on Discord. However, certain individuals have sensationalized this story, claiming that some hysterical person shouted “mid” in the theater. This is completely false.

Mixed But Not a Mess

The screener openly acknowledged that he hadn’t fully warmed up to the film, and this wasn’t due to concerns typical for most viewers. Being an ardent admirer of the Fantastic Four himself, his chief criticisms revolved around the way the characters were depicted in the movie.

  • Reed Richards doesn’t do any “crazy shape-shifting.”
  • The Thing doesn’t have his classic Brooklyn accent.

Nevertheless, he admitted that many common spectators might find these specifics unimportant, while some critics have still praised the film highly.

As a film enthusiast among a seemingly unimpressed crowd, I couldn’t help but overhear an employee soliciting opinions about the movie. To my delight, I caught snippets of ‘Excellents’, the top-tier rating on their feedback form, suggesting that not everyone felt the same as those around me.

The Bigger Problem: No Character Growth

During the event, both Reed, Sue, and Johnny delivered strong performances and displayed engaging personas. However, one audience member criticized that the characters’ development was insufficiently explored as a significant problem.

A significant issue with the movie is that the characters don’t seem to evolve or develop, which can be disappointing for viewers.

As a devoted cinemaphile, I’d put it this way: The director underscored that the movie maintains an exhilarating pace without becoming chaotic. This implies that Marvel hasn’t churned out a catastrophe, but there’s a chance long-term fans might find themselves less than thrilled by the outcome.

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Fantastic Four gets released July 25.

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2025-06-01 10:31