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While personally favoring Fantastic 4 —which I rate at a solid 6 out of 10— it's evident that standing out in today’s crowded superhero landscape demands more than just being "solid." Marvel fans and industry insiders had anticipated a massive box office impact, especially since this film was positioned as a lead-in to the upcoming Avengers team-up movie, Doomsday. This movie was supposed to generate excitement and momentum, but early numbers cast doubt on whether the audience is as engaged as Marvel's previous hits.