The comics studio finally does right by the popular quartet with a retro-styled reboot, scaling back from the overcrowded feel of recent offerings.

Nonetheless, the film is rather shallow when it comes to actual emotions; for all its attempted heartstring-pulling, it’s difficult to feel more than superficial investment in, and admiration for, the foursome’s daring exploits,

"First Steps" promises to push the MCU out of its comfort zone, but the movie quickly retreats into a tired version of the same old story.