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Despite largely lukewarm reviews from critic, the superhero movie "Fantastic Four" earned $56 million at North American box office according to Nielsen EDI. The New York Times said the film was "fantastic only its commitment to mediocrity," while USA Today called it a "ho-hum futuristic foray," reports Reuters. In the movie Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, who can elongate his body; Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, who not only can become invisible at will but can render other objects invisible; Johnny Storm/Human Torch, who can shoot fire from his finger tips and bend flame; and Ben Grimm/The Thing, monster with superhuman strength, together battle the evil Doctor Doom.
"War of the Worlds," slipped to No. 2 with $31.3 million for the three days beginning on Friday, followed by "Batman Begins" with $10.2 million.
The Jennifer Connelly suspense film "Dark Water" opened at No. 4 with $10.1 million, and the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie action thriller "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" slipped two places to No. 5 with $7.9 million.
Fantastic Four's take is$15 million more than most analysts' expectations In the movie
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