Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Name: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Director: Tim Story
Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, scifi
Released: 2007-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 32 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Beau Garrett, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Julian McMahon

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1 hr 32 min

2007

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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Storyline

In the sequel to 2005’s Fantastic Four, Marvel’s first family faces their biggest cosmic threat yet — the arrival of the mysterious Silver Surfer, the harbinger of destruction who precedes the world-devouring entity known as Galactus.

As Reed Richards and Sue Storm attempt to plan their wedding, they and teammates Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm are forced back into action when the Surfer’s appearance causes global chaos. But things become even more complicated when their old foe, Victor Von Doom, returns from exile with plans of his own.

Rise of the Silver Surfer delivers high-concept sci-fi, team dynamics, and one of Marvel’s most iconic cosmic characters — all in a PG-rated, family-friendly package.

Director Tim Story

Release date 15/06/2007

Genres

action adventure fantasy scifi

Content rating 12

Duration 1 hr 32 min

Last Updated 07/08/2025

Cast

Beau Garrett Chris Evans Ioan Gruffudd Jessica Alba Julian McMahon Kerry Washington Laurence Fishburne Michael Chiklis Stan Lee

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Cast & Crew

Chris Evans

Beau Garrett

Ioan Gruffudd

Jessica Alba

Julian McMahon

Kerry Washington

Laurence Fishburne

Michael Chiklis

Stan Lee

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Review - 6/10 Rating

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer has a lot of ambition — bringing in Silver Surfer, teasing Galactus, and raising the stakes to a global level. The film improves on some elements of the first entry, with tighter pacing and more creative use of the team’s powers.

Chris Evans once again steals the show as the cocky but lovable Human Torch, and Doug Jones, paired with Laurence Fishburne’s voice, gives the Silver Surfer an ethereal, tragic presence. The visual effects, especially for the Surfer, were a highlight for the time.

Unfortunately, the film falters with its overly comedic tone, underwhelming depiction of Galactus (as a vague space cloud), and a story that rarely takes full advantage of its cosmic potential. Still, it’s light, accessible superhero fun that entertains without overcomplicating things — suitable for younger viewers and casual fans.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Trivia

Did You Know?

Doug Jones Played the Surfer — But Didn’t Speak: The Silver Surfer was physically portrayed by Doug Jones (of Pan’s Labyrinth fame), but his voice was dubbed by Laurence Fishburne for added gravitas.
Galactus Cloud Controversy: Fans were disappointed that Galactus was depicted as a cosmic cloud rather than his classic humanoid form from the comics.
Herald of Sequel Cancellation: A Silver Surfer solo film was planned but canceled after Rise of the Silver Surfer underperformed critically and financially.
Invisible Woman’s Eyes Digitally Altered: Jessica Alba’s eye colour was digitally changed to bright blue in post-production to match the comic version more closely.
Stan Lee Cameo — As Himself! Stan Lee attempts to attend Reed and Sue’s wedding, only to be turned away. This is a nod to the same gag in the comics (Fantastic Four Annual #3).
PG Rating and Its Impact: The film was rated PG, unusual for a superhero film, and this led to a more toned-down tone and action sequences.
Johnny’s Power Fusion Scene: The scene where Johnny absorbs all his teammates’ powers was inspired by similar storylines in the comics and created as a toy-friendly moment.
Filmed in Vancouver: The movie was shot almost entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia, doubling for multiple international locations.
Silver Surfer Suit Was Practical: The reflective suit worn by Doug Jones was mostly practical, not CGI — created by FX artist Jose Fernandez.
Last FF Film Before the Reboot: This was the final outing for the original cast, as the franchise was rebooted (unsuccessfully) in 2015 before reverting to Marvel Studios.