superDrool
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I think he was trying something kinetic and maybe he thought it would bring some freshness to a comic film. I didn't mind it at all to be honest with you.
Thor Movie Reviews
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cayman shen
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Seeing it Sunday...really glad my theater has a 2D option!
Larry Young
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MooMooEgg
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Saw it this morning, and I thought it was fantastic. The only problems I had with it were the length (I felt it was too short and rushed, especially the Earth scenes) and
Aside from that, it was definitely well done. So many things could have gone wrong with the movie based on the nature of the character, but Marvel and Branagh did a fantastic job with it. Now, where's my replica movie Mjolnir?!?!?!
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the change to Loki's background.
Aside from that, it was definitely well done. So many things could have gone wrong with the movie based on the nature of the character, but Marvel and Branagh did a fantastic job with it. Now, where's my replica movie Mjolnir?!?!?!
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DARTH SABER
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I saw it yesterday as well.
I also liked it. Didn't think it was the best of the comic book movies but definitely thought it was very good.
I also wasn't really interested in seeing it (not a Thor fan and never really read the comics) but a friend called me up and asked if I wanted to see it.
I wasn't aware that Branagh had directed it until just before I saw the film.
I was suprised how well the dialog was written (Not the best shakespearian type dialog, and it wasn't to par with Rob Roy or anything, but very impressive for a comic book film.)
Hopkins was awesome, Helmsworth was suprisingly good (although I thought he was also good as Kirk's dad in Star Trek) and Loki was great as well.
I also thought the bridge guardian did an awesome job.
I liked the fact that the Asgrad scenes were very reminiscent of the Jack Kirby artwork. Even the starfields of space in the backgrounds had the organic speckled style from the old Kirby comics.
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The story was very simple but very classic (much like a fable or a greek myth).
The character development was pretty good for the main Asgardian characters and villains, but not so much for the earth characters (Portman, and her friends).
THe sets on Asgard were epic, but the sets that took place on earth seemed very "shoe string budget".
On Earth the entire story takes place in the desert or in a very small town that looks like old western town or a Universal backlot set which diminishes the epic scale established by Asgard.
THe film could have probably benefitted from another 20 minutes of character development for the earth characters and a bit more on Thor's character arch...It just seemed like Thor transfromed himself into a worthy hero way too fast.
Aside from that I though the film was good....Definitely worth checking out.
I also liked it. Didn't think it was the best of the comic book movies but definitely thought it was very good.
I also wasn't really interested in seeing it (not a Thor fan and never really read the comics) but a friend called me up and asked if I wanted to see it.
I wasn't aware that Branagh had directed it until just before I saw the film.
I was suprised how well the dialog was written (Not the best shakespearian type dialog, and it wasn't to par with Rob Roy or anything, but very impressive for a comic book film.)
Hopkins was awesome, Helmsworth was suprisingly good (although I thought he was also good as Kirk's dad in Star Trek) and Loki was great as well.
I also thought the bridge guardian did an awesome job.
I liked the fact that the Asgrad scenes were very reminiscent of the Jack Kirby artwork. Even the starfields of space in the backgrounds had the organic speckled style from the old Kirby comics.
Like this -
The story was very simple but very classic (much like a fable or a greek myth).
The character development was pretty good for the main Asgardian characters and villains, but not so much for the earth characters (Portman, and her friends).
THe sets on Asgard were epic, but the sets that took place on earth seemed very "shoe string budget".
On Earth the entire story takes place in the desert or in a very small town that looks like old western town or a Universal backlot set which diminishes the epic scale established by Asgard.
THe film could have probably benefitted from another 20 minutes of character development for the earth characters and a bit more on Thor's character arch...It just seemed like Thor transfromed himself into a worthy hero way too fast.
Aside from that I though the film was good....Definitely worth checking out.
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Rupert_Angier
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Saw it at the midnight showing (which seems to be going the way of the dodo bird here in Hawaii. Is it like that on the mainland? ******, I'm gone for a year, and all sorts of things change in America), and loved it.
My girlfriend loved it as well, especially the shirtless Hemsworth scene, much to my chagrin! But hey, I was getting excited too, so.... I know that I'll have to be hitting the gym harder.
I could go on and on about this and that, so I'll save it for my best review: "I'd see it again in the theatre."
My girlfriend loved it as well, especially the shirtless Hemsworth scene, much to my chagrin! But hey, I was getting excited too, so.... I know that I'll have to be hitting the gym harder.
I could go on and on about this and that, so I'll save it for my best review: "I'd see it again in the theatre."
DuneMuadDib
Sr Member
What do you mean?
Loki is a frost giant in the comics too, that's straight out of the source material. The only difference in the movie is his father Laufey wasn't slain in the battle Odin found him in.
JD
Master Member
Loved it. Everything worked perfectly.
I wasn't too keen on the designs I saw for Asgard and some of the costumes... I wasn't too sure that they'd hold up. But, man - Jack Kirby designs come to life... it worked very well.
Chris Hemsworth nailed it. He had a charisma on screen that's just not seen much anymore.
I can't wait for the Avengers... I'm still a bit nervous for Captain America, though.
I wasn't too keen on the designs I saw for Asgard and some of the costumes... I wasn't too sure that they'd hold up. But, man - Jack Kirby designs come to life... it worked very well.
Chris Hemsworth nailed it. He had a charisma on screen that's just not seen much anymore.
I can't wait for the Avengers... I'm still a bit nervous for Captain America, though.
DARTH SABER
Master Member
Actually, I have one question regarding the film -
DS
When Loki appears to Thor in the Shield interrogation room, how the hell did he get in there and why wasn't he noticed?
Why wasn't he noticed when he was trying to pull the hammer out of the stone either?
And where did he get the business suit?
Im, not too familiar with Loki from the comics, but was that part of his super powers or something?
Why wasn't he noticed when he was trying to pull the hammer out of the stone either?
And where did he get the business suit?
Im, not too familiar with Loki from the comics, but was that part of his super powers or something?
DS
DuneMuadDib
Sr Member
I assumed
He got in using his illusion magic like when we saw him make duplicates of himself over and over or was invisible in the post-credits scene.
JD
Master Member
From Wikipedia: Loki possesses some extrasensory abilities and is capable of astral projection and casting his thoughts across great distances—even across dimensional barriers, like that between Asgard and Earth—even if he is unable to move.
Bernardicus
New Member
I agree. But it is nice to see that Liv Tyler and Christina Hendricks' love child is getting work!
JD
Master Member
Hmmm. Simple? I disagree, there was quite a bit going on... well, for a comic movie there was quite a bit of plot.
Alan Cross
Sr Member
Just saw it. SPOILERS AHEAD.
A couple of GREAT Thor geek-out moments for me. Seeing Thor battle the Frost Giants and swinging the hammer... having the hammer ram through multiple enemies STOP in mid-air and SNAP BACK into his hand. That was insanely awesome and had me giggling like the old comic book geek I am/used to be..
I think I'm with Jet Beetle about plot points -- Thor gets his hammer back because... why exactly? He was willing to sacrifice himself to save others? The love of a good woman? Odin/Loki were watching and said "it's time for another action sequence?" Thought it was a little murky.
I liked Chris Hemsworth a lot. The guy playing Loki was just okay... the Frost Giant King was a much more interesting/powerful villain to me.
They didn't have enough time for character development. Barely enough time for the Jane/Thor romance scenes to register. The Warriors Three looked cheesy when they got to earth. That was the least effective part of the movie.
I WILL say... great Jack Kirby inspired designs. The Destroyer looked like it was taken right out of the comics. And there seemed to be echoes of the Kirby design sensibility throughout the film. Loved the rainbow bridge and the Bifrost (?) teleporter/spinner/salad shooter thing.
I'm a harsh critic these days. But it's still a blast to see something that only existed as paper and ink given such lush life on screen. Hope they make another!
Alan
A couple of GREAT Thor geek-out moments for me. Seeing Thor battle the Frost Giants and swinging the hammer... having the hammer ram through multiple enemies STOP in mid-air and SNAP BACK into his hand. That was insanely awesome and had me giggling like the old comic book geek I am/used to be..
I think I'm with Jet Beetle about plot points -- Thor gets his hammer back because... why exactly? He was willing to sacrifice himself to save others? The love of a good woman? Odin/Loki were watching and said "it's time for another action sequence?" Thought it was a little murky.
I liked Chris Hemsworth a lot. The guy playing Loki was just okay... the Frost Giant King was a much more interesting/powerful villain to me.
They didn't have enough time for character development. Barely enough time for the Jane/Thor romance scenes to register. The Warriors Three looked cheesy when they got to earth. That was the least effective part of the movie.
I WILL say... great Jack Kirby inspired designs. The Destroyer looked like it was taken right out of the comics. And there seemed to be echoes of the Kirby design sensibility throughout the film. Loved the rainbow bridge and the Bifrost (?) teleporter/spinner/salad shooter thing.
I'm a harsh critic these days. But it's still a blast to see something that only existed as paper and ink given such lush life on screen. Hope they make another!
Alan
Larry Young
Master Member
That one, I thought, was pretty clear: he has finally stopped thinking about himself and his own desires... he's "worthy" in Odin's eyes, now. That was the lesson Odin was trying to teach him: the future king has to have his eye (heh heh) on the Big Picture, and not just on the immediate.
superDrool
Sr Member
Larry Young
Master Member
I think Paul and Alan did too, but were just professionally over-thinking it.
I did miss "Oh, this is Earth, isn't it?" from the trailer, though.
saeltmarae2k
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Good to hear, I was trying to decide if I wanted to see this. Will go this weekend!
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