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Thor Impressions/review

Posted on 5/6/11 at 10:55 am
Posted by LSU_postman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2005
2958 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 10:55 am
First let me get this out of the way, I have never read a comic book.

Now, I am a big fan of most of the current movies and have seen all of the movies that are leading up to the avengers.

The only background knowledge I had of Thor was that he is a Norse God.

Now on to the movie:
The action and special effects were as good as I expected them to be. Certainly on par with other superhero movies from marvel studios.
The humor to me is what stood out in the movie. Quite a few laugh out loud moments for me.

I liked that it was pretty clean, and a lighter tone to it. The costumes of the Asgardians seemed a little cheeky, but hey what are you gonna do?
Definitely a fun ride/popcorn flick that I would recommend to other casual movie goers.

To the hardcore comic fans I can offer you the knowledge that I went with two other guys that eat, breathe, and crap this stuff and they were very pleased with it. A lot of references visually and verbally to the comic franchise itslef. Neither one of them felt that marvel "ripped off" or "cheated" the comic book fans.

What were your thoughts/opinions on the movie?

Thanks an hope this helped someone.
This post was edited on 5/6/11 at 10:59 am
Posted by OBUDan
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
40723 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 10:58 am to
"I'm big with muscles and a hammer!" (read in a thunderous voice)










How'd I do?
Posted by davesdawgs
Georgia - Class of '75
Member since Oct 2008
20307 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 11:20 am to
When you see a powerful man with a big hammer, walk away carefully and try not to make eye contact.
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
109490 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 11:47 am to
If anyone saw it is 3D, does it make much of a difference or would 2D go over just as well?
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74364 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 12:09 pm to
It was better than I expected. So I'm going to see it again in 3d.

The story flowed well, and it never really hung on any parts. I liked how awkward he was on earth.

Do any of the comic book people know about the gatekeeper and his powers? He seemed like a bad MOFO..

quote:

In Norse mythology, Heimdallr is a god who possesses the resounding horn Gjallarhorn, owns the golden-maned horse Gulltoppr, has gold teeth, and is the son of Nine Mothers. Heimdallr is attested as possessing foreknowledge, keen eyesight and hearing, is described as "the whitest of the gods",


This post was edited on 5/6/11 at 12:12 pm
Posted by Borgishsmorg
ATL
Member since Jan 2011
492 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 12:15 pm to
I saw it in 2D mostly because I don't care too much for 3D as it is right now. It was thoroughly enjoyable to me. Thor was similar to the first Iron Man, which incorporated humor throughout with pretty badass fight scenes. Chris Hemsworth was a pretty perfect Thor imo, something Marvel does extremely well is casting. Visually the movie is stunning, Asgard is amazing. The plot seemed a little jumbled or sometimes rushed, but it did not take away from the movie at all. If you enjoy seeing movies, I say go see it.
Posted by Ignignokt
Member since Dec 2005
3482 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 12:52 pm to
quote:

If anyone saw it is 3D, does it make much of a difference or would 2D go over just as well?



I've been reading other reviews and pretty much all have said don't bother with 3D and to go see it in 2D. They say it doesn't really add to the movie.
Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
53510 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 12:59 pm to
I liked the gatekeeper too.


SPOILERS



I lol'd when he gave in comically quickly over letting the 4 enter the gate after expecting a huge tongue lashing.
Posted by Jabberwocky
tumtum tree
Member since Sep 2007
6923 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 1:17 pm to
Loved it! Thought it was better than iron man. I didn't expect to be so impressed. Maybe it was because he was so cute? My 3yr old loved it too. No blood or sex, should have been pg.
Posted by LSU_postman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2005
2958 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 1:24 pm to
quote:

I lol'd when he gave in comically quickly over letting the 4 enter the gate after expecting a huge tongue lashing.


I laughed at the Stan Lee cameo, trying to pull the hammer out..
Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
53510 posts
Posted on 5/6/11 at 1:38 pm to
That part got applause in my theater
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