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I'm sure if you're reading this, then you've probably also read the praise aimed at this Marvel flick. And surprisingly, it's pretty accurate praise. It may be one of the more obscure 'out-there' bits in the Marvel canon (at least compared to what's been seen on the big screen), incorporating mythology and set in places other than our World. Yet, these aspects that make it potentially a harder sell are also what makes it such a charming ride.
It's a simple enough plot, Thor's cast out for starting a War and has to grow in order to reclaim his Throne from his manipulative Brother, helped by a few of his friends from home and some new ones on Earth. It's not quite got the finesse of Iron Man, Thor's character arc is rounded and completed fairly easily in order to conclude the narrative in a predictable fashion. There's not the same impression of growth as Tony Stark but it doesn't dwell as much as you'd expect on introducing Thor, instead moves along at a brisk pace with some nice CGI led action sequence. Most his time on Earth is character building, and there's some good interactions between the cast and some nice lines in the script to stop it dragging. The main winner is in the actors; Hemsworth does well exuding power and arrogance then humility when necessary, Portman is a delight as always and Hopkins brings the cast together with a powerful performance as their ruler. They've toned down the nods and priming for The Avengers and the ones here don't stick out like a sore thumb, they're natural plot elements. There's a cameo for Hawkeye and a nice post-credit sequence that's surely a precursor to The Avengers and nod what they'll be up against.
It's not the greatest film, perhaps at times a bit too crowded with side characters and the standard establishment of roots over threat but it's a fine blockbuster and probably better than it should be. Certainly a strong indication for the performance of The Avengers and hopefully a sequel for itself. If you're looking for a decent film to see at the cinema, this is one of the better release so far this year
It's a simple enough plot, Thor's cast out for starting a War and has to grow in order to reclaim his Throne from his manipulative Brother, helped by a few of his friends from home and some new ones on Earth. It's not quite got the finesse of Iron Man, Thor's character arc is rounded and completed fairly easily in order to conclude the narrative in a predictable fashion. There's not the same impression of growth as Tony Stark but it doesn't dwell as much as you'd expect on introducing Thor, instead moves along at a brisk pace with some nice CGI led action sequence. Most his time on Earth is character building, and there's some good interactions between the cast and some nice lines in the script to stop it dragging. The main winner is in the actors; Hemsworth does well exuding power and arrogance then humility when necessary, Portman is a delight as always and Hopkins brings the cast together with a powerful performance as their ruler. They've toned down the nods and priming for The Avengers and the ones here don't stick out like a sore thumb, they're natural plot elements. There's a cameo for Hawkeye and a nice post-credit sequence that's surely a precursor to The Avengers and nod what they'll be up against.
It's not the greatest film, perhaps at times a bit too crowded with side characters and the standard establishment of roots over threat but it's a fine blockbuster and probably better than it should be. Certainly a strong indication for the performance of The Avengers and hopefully a sequel for itself. If you're looking for a decent film to see at the cinema, this is one of the better release so far this year