Thor Movie Blurb by Shale May 6, 2011 OK, this is another of those Marvel Comics characters that have made it to the big screen and this blurb is for those guys (and maybe some girls) who will watch this movie no matter what any critics might say. (Rene Rodriguez of the Miami Herald gives it 3 stars out of 4 and the aggregate reviews on Rottentomatoes is over 80% good, same as w;ith the audiences). Many, like me know this is a must see movie (rode a bike in the rain for 4 miles to see it today). Marvel is really heating up the theaters this summer, kicking off with Thor and coming up in July is Captain America: The First Avenger, which I saw the trailer before this movie. All this leading up to The Avengers out next year. I have to admit, I haven't followed the comics in years (Superman & Batman were about it when I was a kid) and I don't have any knowledge of the Avengers or Thor. But this movie was really good at bringing me up to speed. Odin and Thor are not gods, just aliens with great powers who have been mistaken for gods by Earth's ancient Nordic cultures. They live on Asgard, a realm in another part of the universe but they can travel to Earth and other parts of the galaxy over a Rainbow Bridge (Wormhole/Stargate). Our story opens with scientist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) studying strange atmospheric conditions in the desert of New Mexico, when some foggy turbulence causes them to hit a man from out of nowhere. The man (Chris Hemsworth) staggers to his feet, speaking an ancient form of English and proclaims to be Thor and seems a bit delusional - as if he has some great power, which he doesn't. The scientists, Jane and Erik (Stellan Skarsgard) take him to a hospital and start their relationship with this strange man who fell from the sky. Of course he trashes the hospital and escapes - being taken in by the ever curious Jane who is intrigued by how he came to be in that weather anomaly. Also, he is quite a specimen of a man. Thor Shirtless Scene (It's in the contract) Thor and Jane become friends and he fills her in on who he is. Thor with Jane on Earth In flashback to Asgard we get to see where Thor came from and how he came to land on Earth. Thor is the strong and arrogant fighter, oldest son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Thor Kneeling Before Odin in Asgard His brother is the less impressive Loki (Tom Hiddleston - whom you know can't be trusted). There was an ancient war with the Ice Giants in another realm but the truce Odin made with them has been broken. Thor defies Odin's command not to pursue it and for his arrogance is banished to Earth - his powers removed. Back on Earth, Thor is discovered by SHIELD Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) who has confiscated all of Jane's data and equipment and has a research team surrounding Thor's hammer, which has been found in the desert and is unmovable (remember the last scene from Iron Man II?). Thor & Agent Coulson Well, you know eventually Thor gets his power and hammer back, defends earth against giant laser-flashing robots, then goes to Asgard to keep the evil powers from destroying it. This movie was fun - and Chris Hemsworth is a convincing Thor. (He is a galaxy away from Capt. George Kirk in Star Trek - hard to grasp that those two characters are actually the same guy). Those who are going to see this movie already know who you are and I think you will like it. I may be seeing it again. Oh, this PG-13 movie is in 3-D but they are playing a 2-D version and that is the one I saw.
My friend hated this movie, though she quite loved Chris Hemsworth. I was interested in this film way back when Alexander Skarsgard was in the running for Thor. He would've been a better choice, but all the hype around Hemsworth makes it clear that they picked the right man for the studio's true interest.
They coulda had a true blooded norse! (Google if you want a sexy picture, I just picked the one with long hair =P)
best part was when thor, Chris Hemsworth's, shirt was off there wasn't enough of that. i went with a friend who is obsessed with movies like these, but even he was torn on this one... wasn't too amazed or anything by the movie myself
Not quite as buff as Hemsworth, but he woulda done OK. However, they at least had one Swede in the cast - his daddy.
This movie was very good. The special affects were absolutely awesome. Definately worth the eight dollars.
It now costs up to 23 us dollars to see a new release film like this in Australia. This is just the entry ticket and does not include the usual add on''s which are also very expensive.
Wow that's crazy. The most I've paid in the USA is 10 dollars and that's only for 3d at primetime. I don't buy any of the food and drink because whatever it is they are selling is clearly poison. Doesn't seem to bother many Americans though.
anybody saw it? i did and i can't say i enjoyed it throughout, but it was fun to watch. loved the visual effects. what about you?
The only reason I saw this movie was Hemmsworth Hawwwt! Serious eye Candy, and he can act. Would make a great action star, everyones go to guy at the moment seems to be The Rock or Diesel, neither can act for shit I'm surprised Portmans career didnt take a nose dive after Padme, still she seems to be getting too many of these type roles. And I still think of Hannibal Lecter when I see Hopkins The most interesting character / best acted was Loki I thought the movie was OK, wasnt the best, but wasnt The Green Lantern, saw that last week, thats how NOT to do a comic book movie
He used to be in Home and Away, an aussie soap, so he's famous for that here Popular with the gals, sure good looking. But the change from then till now, geezus Same with that guy that was in Fantastic Four and is now Captain America a bit more bulk and Holy Truncating Triceps Batman!
