Post by MetalBlade on Oct 10, 2011 21:50:43 GMT
Well, I have watched Marvel's Thor movie twice in two days, and I can say I will probably watch it tomorrow also. You could say I love this film.
I know you reviewed this in another thread dude, but I felt the need to make a THOR thread. This was my perception of the film.
After a short scene in the New Mexico desert where the sky cracks open with a great bolt of lightening, leaving our hero lying in the sand, the movie begins with an almost Shakespearean spoken introduction by British thesp Anthony Hopkins, as Odin. He introduces us to the majestic Asgard as a splendid tracking shot reveals the great realm in all it's glory. One of the best opening five minutes I've seen for years, and it made my heart swell with Northern pride.
What follows is if you can imagine part Superman, part Masters Of The Universe, with a lot of Flash Gordon thrown in. On the surface it's harmelss comic book fun, but at it's heart lies a massive, epic tale that makes The Lord Of The Rings trilogy seem like an episode of Home And Away.
Which is ironic because that is where the star of the movie first made his name...
Yes it's silly in places, but by design, as the Thunder God is literally brought down to Earth and has trouble interacting with "mere mortals". One bit that made me laugh was when he went into Natalie Portman's caravan and asked matter of factly "Are these your quarters?", and there are other scenes too which had a similar effect on me, as the thespy speak of the Gods clashed with the everyday american teenspeak.
But the real meat of the story lies in the struggle in Asgard, as Odin has banished the insolent Thor to Midgard (Earth), powerless and mortal - for now. And the sly Loki, and his betrayal of Asgard, as the "Warriors Three", one of whom is as you pointed out, Ray Stevenson (doing his best Rik Mayall impression - unintentionally I presume), seek to return Thor to his rightful throne and save the Asgardians.
I was particulary impressed with British thesp Idris Elba's portrayal of Heimdall, the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge. I've since found out that quite disgracefully, a minority of so-called true Vikings boycotted this film because he is black. If they even saw the film, they would be as thrilled as I was with this character, and should drown in their own shame.
The often comedic Earth scenes contrasted greatly with the Asgard scenes, and the finale of the film left me wanting more, which is why I watched it again today.
To say I can't wait for The Avengers next year is an understatement, and news of Thor 2 has me hoping to god that Kenneth Branagh directs again.
This film is a glorious victory, one worthy of mead and tales of triumph.
Superman? He was just an alien. This guy is a fucking GOD!
He is so gonna be the star of Avengers.
An almost perfect 99/100.
I know you reviewed this in another thread dude, but I felt the need to make a THOR thread. This was my perception of the film.
After a short scene in the New Mexico desert where the sky cracks open with a great bolt of lightening, leaving our hero lying in the sand, the movie begins with an almost Shakespearean spoken introduction by British thesp Anthony Hopkins, as Odin. He introduces us to the majestic Asgard as a splendid tracking shot reveals the great realm in all it's glory. One of the best opening five minutes I've seen for years, and it made my heart swell with Northern pride.
What follows is if you can imagine part Superman, part Masters Of The Universe, with a lot of Flash Gordon thrown in. On the surface it's harmelss comic book fun, but at it's heart lies a massive, epic tale that makes The Lord Of The Rings trilogy seem like an episode of Home And Away.
Which is ironic because that is where the star of the movie first made his name...
Yes it's silly in places, but by design, as the Thunder God is literally brought down to Earth and has trouble interacting with "mere mortals". One bit that made me laugh was when he went into Natalie Portman's caravan and asked matter of factly "Are these your quarters?", and there are other scenes too which had a similar effect on me, as the thespy speak of the Gods clashed with the everyday american teenspeak.
But the real meat of the story lies in the struggle in Asgard, as Odin has banished the insolent Thor to Midgard (Earth), powerless and mortal - for now. And the sly Loki, and his betrayal of Asgard, as the "Warriors Three", one of whom is as you pointed out, Ray Stevenson (doing his best Rik Mayall impression - unintentionally I presume), seek to return Thor to his rightful throne and save the Asgardians.
I was particulary impressed with British thesp Idris Elba's portrayal of Heimdall, the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge. I've since found out that quite disgracefully, a minority of so-called true Vikings boycotted this film because he is black. If they even saw the film, they would be as thrilled as I was with this character, and should drown in their own shame.
The often comedic Earth scenes contrasted greatly with the Asgard scenes, and the finale of the film left me wanting more, which is why I watched it again today.
To say I can't wait for The Avengers next year is an understatement, and news of Thor 2 has me hoping to god that Kenneth Branagh directs again.
This film is a glorious victory, one worthy of mead and tales of triumph.
Superman? He was just an alien. This guy is a fucking GOD!
He is so gonna be the star of Avengers.
An almost perfect 99/100.