2_TwoJewsOnFilm
"Thor' 'Two Jews On Film' Only One Falls For The Gods In This Epic Fantasy (Video)"
A Lunch Community
Join | Log In
A 2011 action/fantasy film directed by Kenneth Branagh.
< read all 28 reviews
Rating:
+3
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; recently he turned in a film adaptation of Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” and the Harold Pinter script of the Tony award-winning play “Sleuth.” The Marvel Universe seems like the last place Branagh would feel comfortable.
On the other had, Thor isn’t quite like all the other superheroes who populate the Marvel universe, where most characters received their superpowers through some kind of accident involving radiation (like Spider-man, the Hulk and the Fantastic Four) or through genetic mutation (X-Men) or technological genius (Iron Man.) Actually, the Marvel universe is huge and there are as almost as many origin stories as there are characters, but the dominating theme is this: once they were all normal people, and then something happened to them, and they became superheroes. This is how Thor is different. He’s a Norse god. Not many of those around.
Read the rest of my review here.
What did you think of this review?
Helpful
9
Thought-Provoking
9
Fun to Read
9
Well-Organized
9
Post a Comment
Count_Orlok_22
May 10, 2011
This is a great review, but why not post it in its entirety here?
Gonnawatchit
May 11, 2011
Because I'd like to generate more traffic to my site, which serves as a portfolio/resume when I'm applying for/being considered for other paying gigs. Hope that's okay. I think it's a mutually beneficial situation for everyone.
woopak_the_thrill
May 15, 2011
Oh, that is totally cool for me.
show text editor
Scotman
May 10, 2011
Great write-up, will check the rest!
show text editor
woopak_the_thrill
May 10, 2011
ahh....more Thor reviews! I am off to read the rest of your review now....thanks!!
woopak_the_thrill
May 10, 2011
I second Orlok's question....
show text editor
1
More Thor (2011 movie) reviews
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
Comments (21)
Compliments (96)
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
Comments (18)
Compliments (108)
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
Comments (6)
Compliments (57)
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
Comments (3)
Compliments (71)
**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
Comments (1)
Compliments (12)
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
Comments (2)
Compliments (24)
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
Comments (2)
Compliments (24)
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
Comments (1)
Compliments (12)
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
Comments (3)
Compliments (12)
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
Comments (1)
Compliments (12)
About the reviewer
Willie Krischke (Gonnawatchit)
I write reviews for the Durango Telegraph, Indian Life, StudentSoul.org, TheKnifeFight.com, and other publications from time to time.
Consider the Source
Use Trust Points to see how much you can rely on this review.
You
Gonnawatchit
Your ratings:
Recent reviews by Gonnawatchit
About this movie
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 warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth. Kenneth Branagh directs this fantasy epic which stars Australian actor Chris Hemsworth as the ancient Norse god, Tom Hiddleston as his evil brother Loki, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, a young woman who befriends Thor on Earth, and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Thor's father and king of Asgard. Expect to see agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., previously seen in ''Iron Man,'' to make an appearance, further forshadowing the coming of The Avengers!
Directed by Kenneth Branagh. With Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba. Visit IMDb for Photos, Showtimes, Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments, Discussions, Taglines, Trailers, Posters, Fan Sites
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800369/
Director:
Kenneth Branagh
Genre:
Action,
Adventure,
Fantasy
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Runtime:
115 minutes
Studio:
Marvel Studios,
Paramount Pictures
First to Review
- About Lunch
- Press
- FAQs
- Contact Us
- Terms of Service
- Privacy Policy
- Sitemap
- Report Abuse
© 2013 Lunch.com, LLC All Rights Reserved
Lunch.com - Relevant reviews by real people.