Thor (2011, movie review)
I’m a superhero movie geek, as most of my readers know. I already created a schedule of all the superhero movies that are opening in 2011, and I started by watching Thor. As indicated by the IMDB summary, Thor is the arrogant Asgaard god, originally set to become king but who is banished to Earth by his father Odin for being a brat.
Seriously. I’m not kidding. That’s why if everybody who was bratty was banished to a different planet, our Earth would be oh-so-much-better.
Anyways…
I followed the Marvel Thor mythology faithfully and I can say that, despite the fact that his isn’t exactly 100% the way I remember Thor, the actor who plays it really embraces the role. Chris Hemworth (and yes, he DOES have a perfect body and does the typical shirtless scene) is, in this movie, Thor. Not a movie that requires a broad acting range, but it is a fun and campy movie. And that’s why you should see it. Cool effects too. And a couple of weird twists in the story that you wouldn’t expect. And of course, now Oscar winner Natalie Portman. Need I say more?
Thor is playing in the Greater Vancouver area at the Silvercity Metropolis in Burnaby.
Disclosure: My tickets to attend Thor on opening night were sponsored by Cineplex Entertainment to celebrate the launch of Cineplex UltraAVX Theatre Experience in British Columbia.
I’m totally jealous that you got to see this film. I probably won’t be able to see it in theatres. 🙁
I liked Thor. Interesting cast. I enjoyed the performances by Anthony Hopkins and Stellan Skarsgård. Colm Feore was covered in make up so not easily recognized, but good. Surprised to see Jeremy Renner. One to watch is Tadanobu Asano in future roles.
My only complaint is the 3D glasses don’t work well over glasses. And there was a glitch with the reserved seating so I ended up in the front row with a sore neck. But thumbs up for the movie!