Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Thor

Another outstanding effort, Marvel does it again! It's hard to believe that a movie with this subject matter can make you think and challenge all your movie viewing skills but it does so and more. It's very artistic and you would expect no less from Kenneth Branagh. He presents the entire film in a way that can be savored. Many aspects are classical drama and yet other aspects are just plain old fun kick-butt action scenes. It's a perfect blend and this movie is far deeper then I would've thought. The pacing was perfect as is the link to the Marvel movie Universe... I can't wait to see what Captain America brings us. Overall, a summer movie that's superior to everything else that I've seen in years.

The director's background in Shakespearian themes comes in to play right from the beginning of the film and run throughout. Thor is a super-strong "god" and can travel through space with supernatural powers yet the story is paradoxical and contrary about those elements instead choosing to focus on the human elements. THAT elevates this film far beyond anything I was expecting but I should have known better considering the source material and the director.

The genuine and relatable qualities of these characters are what make it a great film. Sure, the action and fantasy are incredible but the story works so well. The family dynamics between fathers & sons along with sibling rivalry and the price of vanity and lack of humility all resonate. The choices made and the relationships on display are as wonderful as the brawling and action... which are as good as any summer movie that I've seen in years.

39 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see this film, this was a good read.

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  2. it looks a bit silly, but it might be good.

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  3. Ill be looking farward to this.

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  4. I watch any movie with Natalie Portman in it. This will be no exception.

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  5. Saw a poster from this movie earlier, looking forward to watching it myself

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  6. great review. eager to see if the movie lives up to the hype.

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  7. I love comic book movies, I'll definitely be checking this out!

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  8. Nice dude post, just my daily morning coffee blogwalking

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  9. god i cant wait to see it, it looks so amazing, i see the ads on my varolo account, looks so good...

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  10. Never really been into superhero movies but this one may be good by the way you describe it.

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  11. I liked it, definitely one of the better Marvel Comics films.

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  12. Can't wait to see this movie!
    Sounds interesting.

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  13. Looking farward to seing this. following

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  14. great review you just changed my mind and I eill go see this now

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  15. THOR IS HERE! I'm so going to watch it !

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  16. i'll have to check this one out. the commercials didn't impress me much, but i'm hearing good things

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  17. I might have to see this even after being turned off by the trailers.

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  18. always been a fanned of mythological films, followed!

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  19. Huh, I might actually go see this now haha.

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  20. I don't like this only action movies, but you say the story is good?
    I'll give it a try, thx dude

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  21. Looks interesting, following =D

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  22. I'm not so sure about this, I might give it a try though! Following

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  23. It's nice to hear good things about it. Marvel movies have lost my interested because of past ones. I'll might see this tomorrow. :)

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  24. Thanks for the good words about it! I was hoping that my $11 ticket wasn't a waste!

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  25. Looks like a good view. I may actually go to the movie theater to see it.

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  26. I'll definitely be watching this, thanks!

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  27. I'm looking forward to see this and the green lantern.

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  28. Hmm, I don't know, I shall see.

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  29. I might actually see this now. I heard all about it, but didn't know what to make of it.

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  30. Thor is looking good, I've been impressed with the comic to movie adaptations as of late.

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  31. Looks like a good movie, I plan on going to see it this weekend.

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