Film: Thor

[lady_branwyn]

"Thor" is a likeable movie, flashy and fun. Chris Hemsworth makes an adorable thunder god. His confused reaction to life on Earth is especially well done. Though initially disoriented by his sudden arrival, his actions reveal his basic decency. Anthony Hopkins carries the role of Odin with gravitas, in spite of his cheesy costumes (though if I were the ruler of the gods, I'd demand something better than gold lamé). Stellan Skarsgard (squee!) portrays a kindly and sensible academic. We didn't see the 3D version so I can't say whether the technology was used effectively.
Rating: Four hammers (out of five)

Comments

[fidesquaerens.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the review. I've been tempted by it, but something about the premise seems like it would be so easily to do badly. I may see it after all.

[lady-branwyn.livejournal.com]

Oddly, the least satisfying part of the film is the spectacular scenes in Asgard. Thor's interaction with the human characters is much more entertaining than watching him fight the frost giants.

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

My son wants me to see this with him, hopefully we'll find some time when we can while it's still in the theaters. I have read other good reviews of this as well, and I'm looking forward to it!

[lady-branwyn.livejournal.com]

It's a lot of fun. Just don't expect Proust, as they say. :)

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Hah! Proust would be a long movie, wouldn't it?

[rakshathedemon.livejournal.com]

Oh God, no; I suffered enough reading one volume of Proust's mega-series, en francais, and then happily forgot every single word of it. HATED IT!

The only use I ever had for Proust after having to read his work came in watching a Monty Python episode, with the 'Summarize Proust In A Bathing Suit' beauty contest, which made me laugh.

Proust. In A Movie. For Real. ARRRRGGGGGGGHHHH. To paraphrase the comic-book Thor of my youth - I Say Thee Nay! (may it never happen)

I haven't seen the Thor movie. Maybe I should.

[lady-branwyn.livejournal.com]

What's-his-name who plays Thor is very cute.
I say thee nay
Hee! I remember 80s Thor because I briefly dated a guy who read the comic books. Thor's life was complicated, to say the least.