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Thor (2011)

PG-13   |    |  Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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The powerful, but arrogant god Thor, is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.

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5 wins & 30 nominations.

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8 May 2011 | billygoat1071
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| Hammer Time!
In "Thor", I don't think the action is the big deal here while it's a movie from Marvel. Kenneth Branagh is more fond to tell the story, which is a better thing. The changes of the story of "Thor" is very fascinating. It's not a generic superhero movie that has a weak man becoming a superhuman then ends with a lot of action mess. It's more of a compelling drama fantasy with a little action and a lot more sense. "Thor" has some problems with the action but who cares, it's definitely great & entertaining.

First goes to the performances. Chris Hemsworth hams it up (no pun intended. he really did) although he is quite entertaining. Anthony Hopkins, he made Odin more than what we expect him to do. Tom Hiddleston's portrayal made Loki the best villain in the universe of the Avengers so far.

The action of the first act was pretty good. Plodding at times but when it comes to earth scenes, it's becoming somewhat unexpectedly boring. Kenneth Branagh has problems in making some of the action scenes but he has the heart to tell the story. It's amazing how the changed story and the performance are more mind-blowing than the action since this is a superhero movie. As you expected in a Marvel movie, "Thor" is hilarious at times.

While some of the action scenes weren't mind-blowing, The visuals were good. Asgard is beautifully made by the effects and the solid production design. Some of the effects are like video game graphics though. The cinematography has a tilted camera style to make it a better experience to the movie. The score is your standard fantasy music.

"Thor" is a little disappointing but it's still good because it's compelling. It's not an ordinary superhero movie. It's a drama fantasy movie with true depth. The storytelling made it more interesting. "Thor" has more magic than superhero action. It can be one of the best superhero movies although it isn't really loyal to its superhero movie elements. "Thor" is pretty unique to its genre and it's a good Kenneth Branagh film.

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Trivia

This movie makes extensive use of actual Norse mythology (on which the "Thor" comic was based):

  • The war between the Asgardians and the Jotunns was based on the Aesir-Vanir War (the Jotunns were, in fact, a non-hostile, non-antagonistic race).
  • Odin's ravens Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory), who gather information in Midgard (Earth) and relay it to Odin, are sitting on his throne during Thor's coronation ceremony.
  • The symbol seen at the weapons vault, and on Mjolnir, is the triquetra, a religious symbol. Its ancestor is the valknut, a German symbol associated with Odin.
  • The Bifrost, originally thought of as the rainbow by the Norse, is seen as a beam of rainbow light.
  • Heimdall's golden observatory is based on the Himinbjorg, Heimdall's home.
  • When Odin appears in Jotunheim, he is riding his eight-legged horse Sleipnir.
  • A Jotun calls Thor a "little Princess", once Thor's hammer was stolen, and he dressed up as the love goddess Freya to go back and retrieve it.
  • Fandral and Thor each describe Loki as mischievous and a talented liar, an homage to Loki's titles as the god of mischief and lies.
  • Thor asks for a cat to ride. Thor's mother Frigga has her chariot pulled by two large blue cats.
  • Thor shows Jane a drawing of crossroads with nine orbs in it, his perception and representation of Yggdrasil, a great tree around which the nine worlds are tethered, making up the universe.

Quotes

Jane Foster: Wait for it.

Goofs

(at around 35 mins) When Darcy picks up her TASER X26 from her bag (right before Jane backs into Thor outside the hospital), the sound of a pistol slide being maneuvered is heard. The TASER X26 does not have a slide or any moving part that can replicate that sound. Also, Darcy only picks it up and turns it around before putting it back in her bag, she doesn't move anything (safety, cartridges, battery pack).

Crazy Credits

Part of the closing credits is shot through the Bifrost, with the camera flying through the celestial realm of Yggdrasil, finally ending at Asgard. At the end, the film title appears with a small lightning strike within it.

Alternate Versions

The version of the film shows in AMC Theaters as part of a pre-Avengers Marvel Phase One marathon features an exclusive intro from Agent Coulson, talking about the film and the character. These Coulson intros were later includes as bonuses in the Avengers Phase One box set.

Soundtracks

Walk
Written by Foo Fighters
Performed by Foo Fighters
Courtesy of Roswell Records/RCA Records,
a label group of Sony Music Entertainment

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Details

Release Date:

6 May 2011

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Galisteo, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£5,449,300 (UK) (29 April 2011)

Gross:

$181,030,624 (USA) (25 August 2011)

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