The Thing Actor Michael Chiklis Says Critics Got 2005's Fantastic Four and Its Sequel Rise of the Silver Surfer Wrong: 'They Really Maligned Our Films'

In a recent interview, Michael Chiklis, who played The Thing in the 2005 Fantastic Four movie and its sequel, believes that critics unfairly criticized the films. Chiklis argues that the movies were not given a fair chance and were "maligned" by critics. The release of the new Fantastic Four: First Steps movie has reignited the discussion around the earlier Fantastic Four films. Chiklis, who played a central role in those films, believes the movies were not properly appreciated at the time. He suggests that the films deserved more credit and that the negative reception they received was unwarranted. The article highlights Chiklis' perspective on the critical reception of the 2005 Fantastic Four and its sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer. It provides insight into the actor's views on how the earlier films were perceived and his belief that they were unfairly criticized by reviewers.
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