Similar to how Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm went through a massive physical transformation after being subjected to cosmic rays during a space mission, Sue's giving birth to Franklin radically changed the mental and emotional structure of the core characters’ brains.

After years of missed opportunities and surface-level portrayals, ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ marks a significant leap forward for Marvel’s First Family and, most importantly, for Reed Richards. Past versions of the character emphasized Reed’s elastic powers and scientific genius.

Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby lead an impressive acting ensemble, but the film doesn't exactly achieve greatness.