Q: What’s the movie about?
A: A sibling rivalry for the throne of the realm of Asgard causes Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to be banished to Earth, where he wreaks havoc as a mortal until he is mature enough to wield powers.
Q: Who’s in the movie?
A: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgard, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Idris Elba, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Tadanobu Asano, Josh Dallas, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo
Q: Is this movie worth the price of admission?
A:
Proceed with Caution. If you're not up on the mythology, it becomes very difficult to follow what they're talking about and what they're doing at a certain point. Unfortunately, that certain point is the climax of the film, where it would've been really nice to know why the choices being made were supposed to be good ones.Q: Will this movie make me laugh?
A: All the funny parts are in the trailer below.
Q: Will this movie make me cry?
A: Sadly, the ending is an unsatisfying cliffhanger. So, no, you won't cry. Furthermore, I'm pretty sure that saving your conclusion for the sequel, or for that matter, The Avengers, is an arrogant move, because it presupposed that I'm going to pay another $16 to see your next movie in obligatory 3D. This is especially ironic when you consider that the lesson of the film is "don't be arrogant." So it ends up not only being poor storytelling, but it also proves that the filmmakers don't even believe in the moral they're pushing.
Q: Will this movie be up for any awards?
A: Asgard is almost as beautiful a place as Pandora, with a name that sounds like some kind of chastity belt for your butt.
Q: How is the Acting?
A: That Chris Hemsworth is going places. He has an amazing presence in movie, although I'm not sure if it's from acting, or the fact that he's been c.g.i.netically enhanced to look like he's towering over everybody he stands next to that's not an Ice Giant.
Q: How is the Directing?
A: Most impressive is the lighting which gives three distinct looks between Asgard, Jotunheim, and Earth.
Q: How is the story/script?
A: It's a strange mix of fantasy and reality, that only slightly works thanks to an off the cuff mention of Tony Stark, by Iron Man's own crossover-casting S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg).
Q: Is there anything else worth mentioning about the movie?
A: If you can stand to sit through 7 long minutes of credits accompanied by boring Foo Foo Fighters music, you will get to see yet another teaser leading up to The Avengers... Which is building up to be the most anticipated blockbuster of all time.
Q: Where can I see the trailer?
A: Thor Trailer
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3 comments:
Erm, that's "Azgard" not "Ass-gard"...LOL
Very nice summation of a stunning movie that suffers from fuzzy storytelling.
BTW I met Hemsworth and he really does tower over us mere mortals.
No CGI enhancement necessary!
He's a super hunky Aussie with plenty of down-to-earth humility. *swoon*
Yeah, I looked him up and saw that he measures 6'3'', while Natalie measures 5'3'', but I thought the CGI joke was funny, cuz you can imagine they would do that-- just like they're doing its opposite in Captain America, before the medical procedure.
But I am jealous that you met him. I'd like to see what he looks like standing next to Vince Vaughn. Clash of the Titans.
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