Carson Kelly Blogs

Well, they did it, ladies and gentlemen. Marvel Studios has finally delivered a Fantastic Four film that truly feels like a Fantastic Four film. From the opening moments to the end credits, Fantastic Four: The First Steps shines as one of the most visually stunning and emotionally satisfying entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date. It’s colorful, full of heart, and packed with classic Marvel flair, but this time, it genuinely feels like a comic book has come to life. 🌟 Stellar Performances Let’s talk about this cast. Julia Garner as Silver Surfer was a standout. Her performance was commanding, emotional, and magnetic. Every time she was on screen, you felt her power and presence she and Herbie were the stars of the show!  Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch completely won me over. He brings humor, fire (pun intended), and heart to the role. A perfect casting. Pedro Pascal gives a thoughtful and commanding performance as Reed Richards . He plays Reed...

  Before the lights dimmed for Fantastic Four: The First Steps, an unexpected and electrifying surprise took over the screen: a first-look teaser for James Cameron’s next chapter in the Avatar saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash. And let me just say this up front... it was breathtaking. 🔥 First Impressions: A Teaser That Burns Bright In under two minutes, Avatar: Fire and Ash establishes itself as a visual and emotional powerhouse. This time, the element of fire takes center stage. Gone are the oceans and the reefs from The Way of Water;  instead, we are engulfed in flames, ash storms, scorched jungles, and red-orange sunsets that look ripped out of a dream... or a nightmare. There’s a darker tone here. This doesn’t just look like the next step in the Avatar universe; it feels like an evolution. From what was shown, it’s clear that Cameron is pushing his creative team even further. The rendering of fire alongside motion-captured performances is unlike anything I’ve seen. It’s not...

Some films just don’t land, and THE HOME (2025) is unfortunately one of them for me. As someone who genuinely tries to give every movie a fair shot, I walked into The Home hoping to discover something unique, maybe even chilling, emotional, or profound. What I got instead was a film that felt overly familiar, borrowing tropes from stories I’ve already seen multiple times without adding anything meaningful or fresh to the mix. I found myself struggling to stay engaged. The pacing dragged, the emotional beats didn’t hit as hard as they could have, and the story never found its footing in a way that made me care. I really did try to enjoy it. I wanted to like it, especially because I’m a fan of films that explore heavy or unsettling themesbut this one just didn’t do it for me. In fact, it ended up being one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had at the movies this year. I understand that every film finds its audience. For some, this might end up being a new favorite or a per...