*cheers for Japanses researches*

[lithera]

I figured people would need some good news today.

Researchers in Japan say they have a drug that blocks HIV from entering human cells.

Also, I saw Fantastic Four last night.

I was expecting nothing from this movie. I was expecting it to be painful and awkward.

I'll admit, I was wrong. It was light and fluffy and ... fun. It isn't a masterpiece or anything but it is decent popcorn fare. I'd go see it again as a matinee. Jessica Alba manages to hold her own. In fact, everyone does. Except Doom. Doom is... underwhelming. It was very nice to see effective teamwork in a movie, though. It was pretty cool. The pacing is a bit weird, though. The begining feels a bit rushed, the middle too long and the ending rushed again.

Still... worth your matinee money.

Comments

[ocicat.livejournal.com]

The previews made most of it look good... except the Thing and Doom. Dr. Doom is the villan who inspired Darth Vader. He's arguably the greatest villan character in all comics. He deserves better than what it seems they've given him. Honestly, I don't know how you'd do him justice in a first movie. And if you did the first one without him, people would scream.

[lithera.livejournal.com]

The Thing actually... I thought he was the most solid character in the entire movie.

Doom... I don't know. I didn't like how he seemed to be like the movie Norman Osborn but not as creepy or scary.

[seanb.livejournal.com]

So, what time should I come over tonight to take a look at the TiVo?

[lithera.livejournal.com]

When is good for you? Marci will be over around 6, I think... since that's when I get home. We can hang out there for awhile. We're gonna go to dinner or a movie or something undetermined yet.

[seanb.livejournal.com]

I can be there about 6. Can you please email me the address?

[lithera.livejournal.com]

Sure!

[sgoilear.livejournal.com]

FF was the first comic title I read and collected, starting back at #175, "When Giants Walk the Sky". Outside of Galactus, Doom has been my fave villain.

So ... I expect to be underwhelmed by the flick -- but I still have to see it! :)