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 … more
Arrogant would be King of Asgard is banished to Earth to learn humility while his conniving brother takes his place. Is good enough as it is, but should have been more about Thor.
'Thor' at first glance doesn't do anything new, but it's so well done, it absorbs for two hours and leaves one feeling entirely transported. The plot is hardly convoluted: Thor is groomed to be the next … more
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vampire_eyez posted a Quick Tip about Thor (2011 movie).
November 12, 2011
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 … more
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 … more
**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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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Trekscribbler posted a Quick Tip about Thor (2011 movie).
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Thor (2011 movie).
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
THOR Written by Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne Directed by Kenneth Brannagh Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more