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Thor (2011 movie)
A 2011 action/fantasy film directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of superhero: THOR. This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant … see full wiki
Director:
Kenneth Branagh
Genre:
Action,
Adventure,
Fantasy
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
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Those who follow my blurbs and/or write ups know that I have recently posted a sort of ‘guide’ to Thor since I think it is safe to assume that not that many folks have knowledge of the character and who he is. The character isn’t as widely popular as “Superman” or as familiar as Spider-Man. Well, after almost 50 years, the Marvel character known as “Thor” is finally being unleashed as a massive mainstream movie. When I heard that the first intended director … more
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It is pretty much to be expected that I will be reviewing the film “Thor” for Movie Hype since I am a Marvel comics nut and that I pretty much almost own (or owned, since I lost a small number in a flood) every issue of the comic series since Thor first appeared in “Journey Into Mystery”. I even used "Thor" as my profile avatar in this site for awhile (people asked me: "Is that He-Man?" LOL!). To hype up the film adaptation of Marvel’s own “God … more
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Remember the 80's with movies like Masters of the Universe, Beastmaster 2, among others that took it's far out fantasy characters from another world, took them from that other world and dropped them into modern day Earth? How about other comic movies like Judge Dredd that remove the protagonist from his job and have him more down to Earth or less fantastic? Thats what sadly happens here to Thor but don't compare this completely to those I just mentioned as it's not that … more
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Most people would recognize Kenneth Branagh as one of top Shakespearean actors or more recently for his role as Professor Lockhart. His is a brilliant actor in just about everything he does (even though sometimes over acted), and although this is not his first stab at directing it is his first take at a film of such "epic" proportions. I will however be completely honest with you, if you attempt to go see Thor in 3D you are wasting your money. There is NOTHING 3D about this … more
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**1/2 out of **** Explosions, special effects, a sense of humor, and enthusiastic, dedicated leads. I'm getting tired of superhero movies; as 2011 seems to be a pretty big year for them, albeit a very mediocre one. You've got your good superhero movies and then you've got the ones that lack depth of importance. Chances are, I will forget most of the superhero movies I've seen including the ones that I simply liked. The ones that I loved shall get a much more appropriate treatment. … more
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review by kfontenot.
June 01, 2011
I've waited a very long time to see a film adaptation of Thor hit the big screen. I've always been a fan of Marvel's version of the God of Thunder, and I'm even a bigger fan of the Thor of Norse mythology. When I heard that Kenneth Branagh would be at the helm of this project, I knew immediately that Marvel was doing something really special with the story, and I was right. Thor opens with a description of the great battle between the Asgardians … more
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The superhero movie has been a staple of the big budget studio blockbuster for a decade now. They always make it one of their tent pole movies; and even if it gets bad reviews the studio always gets their money back, and then some. Since movies like ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Iron Man,’ the bar is now so high it may not be possible to just crank these movies out. Unless you are looking to only use this plot as a jumping off point to a huge ensemble undertaking next year … more
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I wasn't expecting much when I saw this film. I was thinking that it would be worse than Daredevil. It was actually better. Asgard had been at war with the Storm Giants but a truce now prevails. Thor and his brother Loki are shown being tutored by their father, Odin who is also King of Asgard. Odin decides that he will name Thor as his air and on the day he will make it public, some Storm Giants are able to sneak in to try to steal a casket that will give their realm great … more
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The title to this post is in no way true... but it got your attention. This past weekend I happened to catch "Thor," the latest super hero movie destined to culminate in the fanboy joygazm that will soon be know as "The Avengers." Now before I saw this movie I heard a great many mixed reviews from a great many people: "It's the greatest super hero movie ever," "It was totally gay," "The only thing redeeming was … more
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Three years ago on a rainy Friday night I sat in a semi-crowded theater and saw Jon Favreau’s larger-than-life adaptation of Iron Man. It wasn’t just the first film I was able to drive myself to go see, but it was also one of the single coolest theater-going experiences of my life. Something clicked that night. Maybe it was the overwhelming sense of freedom that came in the form of seeing a mega-blockbuster with my new driver’s license, maybe it was Robert Downey Jr.’s charisma … more
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review by KingreX32.
May 10, 2011
You know its only because The Avengers is coming out next year is why i went to see this movie. I was actually torn beween this and Fast Five, as you can see in the end i chose this. Thor tells the story of..............thor. After going against his fathers wishes (and command) Thor the god of thunder is striped of his power and banished to earth (his father basically disowned him). Now a mortal thor has to make it by on earth while unbeknowest to him trouble is brewing … more
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12A - 114mins - Action/Adventure/Drama - 27th April 2011 The Marvel comic book creation is unleashed into the movie world which is growing desperately thin on new and original pieces of work. In recent years Marvel (Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man) has given us from average to good but never great with the best of them tending to arrive from the first movie of the series with the new superhero (Hulk is emphatically excluded from this sweeping generalisation). Thor, as the first … more
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In the realm of Asgard the AllFather Odin (Anthony Hopkins) chooses a successor to his throne, and out of his two sons, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor is chosen. During the ceremony, the lower labyrinths of the castle have been infiltrated by an enemy from the past called the Frost Giants. The team is quickly killed, yet Thor isn't satisfied, he wishes to invade their realm and teach them a lesson. Fearing another brutal war Odin forbids it. Thor invades the … more
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review by 2_TwoJewsOnFilm.
May 05, 2011
Once upon a time in 965AD lived a king named (Odin (Anthony Hopkins) His kingdom was called Asgard and he had two sons...Thor (Chris Helmsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleeston). At one time Asgard was at war with the Frost Giants of Jotunheim...They are these really ugly, really nasty beings who can freeze you with one touch. Their leader is Laufey (Colm Feore). So an uneasy truce has kept the peace between these two realms for many … more
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Kenneth Branagh seems like an odd choice to direct a summer blockbuster superhero film. Branagh was almost singlehandedly responsible (with a nod to Baz Luhrman) for the Shakespeare revival we saw in the ’90s; he brought 5 excellent, commercially successful adapations of the Bard to the screen in a space of ten years, before seeing the audience’s appetite for couplets and corsets wane in the 2000s. Even when he’s not directing Shakespeare, his tastes run more classical; … more
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THOR Written by Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne Directed by Kenneth Brannagh Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins Erik Selvig: It’s not a bad thing finding out you don’t have all the answers. You start asking the right questions. So I Thor-oughly enjoyed THOR. I’ll be honest; I was not expecting to. I certainly enjoy the occasional comic book … more
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Star Rating: Kenneth Branagh’s Thor is essentially two movies fighting for the same space, and only one of them emerges victorious. That would be the one that takes place in the title character’s realm of Asgard. What it boils down to is a reliable but exciting feud between brothers over who is more worthy to ascend the throne. In the one corner, we have Thor (Chris Hemsworth), who in Norse mythology would be the god of thunder; a mighty warrior, … more
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The latest Marvel comic based film has arrived and continues a trend of top-notch cinematic adaptations of Marvel characters. THOR stars Chris Hemsworth as the brash and bold Asgard warrior who is next in line for the kingdoms thrown. His father Odin (Anthony Hopkins), has ruled the kingdom for many years and as such has been responsible for maintaining the peace for Asgard and all the other known realms. After being surprised by an incursion by an ancient enemy previously defeated by Odin, the … more
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Long ago in the mythical kingdom of Asgard there lived a powerful but arrogant God by the name of Thor (from Old Norse Þórr), Thor is a God who lived for the glory, he lived for the fight, he lived for the the excitement and the pleasantry's that being the son of the king of all Asgard has brought him. But as fate may have it his arrogance and his lust for battle will ultimately lead to his downfall, on the day he is about to be crowned king of all Asgard, … more
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Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the God of Thunder, is the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), the ruler of the nine realms of the Universe. Thor possesses a hammer that gives him an unmatched power. Odin sees in him a worthy successor to the throne. Wow... what a sharp and weird beginning for this review... Should I?... Nope. Let's continue... His brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) grows up and develops great envy towards him and finds himself in an ongoing search for a … more
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I tried really hard to like this movie but just couldnt get into it. It had its moments like most movies do that really had my attention it just couldnt hold it. But i will say some of the dialouge from Thor in his time on earth is outright hilarious.
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And so begins the summer; not with a whimper, but with a bang. Yes, Kenneth Branagh's super-hero epic has arrived, and it's... really quite good, actually, provided you just put your brain into neutral and let the sheer energy of it all roll over you. The story tells the tale of Thor (Chris Hemsworth, who is certainly not the worst-looking man ever filmed), a young Asgardian about to be made heir to the throne by his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins). In the background his younger … more
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A visually impressive, hammer swinging action/fantasy blockbuster with an amazing visual style and heavy Shakespearean and biblical undertones that can never seem to support a lackluster screenplay and dull execution of a rather interesting story of an arrogant God learning to appreciate life and all the little things that come with. "Thor" is a technical masterpiece but as a story and quite frankly as a film it lacks the strength and the balls … more
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Quick Tip by Trekscribbler.
May 22, 2011
THOR is better than the worst reviews say, but it's far from being the "brilliance" some of the best reviews highlight. It's a competent mix of comics and fantasy -- with the appropriate amount of humor thrown in for good crowd measures -- but it's far from a genuinely great adaptation. Top notch production values and a breakout performance Chris Hemsworth make THOR a better-than-average adaptation, but, still, I can't help but point out that Marvel Studios … more
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Quick Tip by woopak_the_thrill.
May 14, 2011
Quite an alright film if you just want another launch pad for a new franchise. I see this as a 'baby step' towards a possible more definitive Thor Film. Reducing the script to the formula of humor and low characterization is a rushed way to make a superhero movie. Better than the 'puke-tacular" Fantastic Four" and may be on par with Iron Man 2, thankfully. Good for what it is, an uninspired, easy to like, popcorn superhero flick done by Hollywood … more
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