Additionally the pacing was jarring, which made the movie feel both too long and too short at the same time. The only explanation was Marvel probably cut out so much stuff, so it could get it under 2 hours so it can maximize the screening times. This review of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) was written by Dotasucks1993 on 10 July 2022. Thor Thor God of Thunder: Directed by Noah Luke. With Myrom Kingery, Vaune Suitt, Vernon Wells, Daniel O'Reilly. Thor's villainous uncle Loki has escaped Asgard to search for Yggdrasil - The Tree of the Nine Realms. The tree holds the power of the Universe and is hidden away on Earth. With the help of giant wolf god Fenrir, Loki plans to destroy the tree and replant it in his image, giving him MovieInfo. "Thor: Love and Thunder" finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer Sinopsis& Review Film Thor: The Dark World (Thor 2) Sinopsis & Review Thor 3: Ragnarok, Film Thor Paling Seru! Sinopsis dan Review Film Out of My League (2021) Stormbreaker berhasil dicabut dan dibawa pergi oleh anak-anak Asgard. Jane, dengan kekuatan terakhirnya, menghancurkan Necrosword menggunakan Mjolnir. Tapi Gorr berhasil masuk ke Eternity. Lackingthe overall freshness that defined the previous movie, "Thor: Love and Thunder" is better with its bolder, dramatic sequences that are like mini movies about how love comes with the price of loss. Gorr is introduced in a harrowing piece of bubble gum Ingmar Bergman, cradling his dead child and renouncing his god before killing him 610. A Bit Anticlimactic. view_and_review 31 March 2022. "Thor: The Dark World" takes place shortly after the events of "The Avengers" (2012). Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is in custody and has been imprisoned for life on Asgard, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has brought peace to the nine realms, and all is good in the universe. sFjkZ. What to know It may not be the finest film to come from the Marvel Universe, but Thor The Dark World still offers plenty of the humor and high-stakes action that fans have come to expect. Read critic reviews Rent/buy Rent/buy Subscription Buy Thor The Dark World videos Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong About... Thor The Dark World 529 Thor The Dark World Photos Movie Info In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon - the Aether - was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster Natalie Portman finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor Chris Hemsworth to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith Christopher Eccleston captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms - including Earth. Rating PG-13 Some Suggestive ContentIntense Sci-Fi Action/Violence Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy Original Language English Director Alan Taylor Producer Kevin Feige Writer Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely Release Date Theaters Nov 8, 2013 wide Release Date Streaming Feb 25, 2014 Box Office Gross USA $ Runtime 1h 51m Distributor Walt Disney Production Co Marvel Studios Sound Mix Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Datasat View the collection Marvel Cinematic Universe Cast & Crew News & Interviews for Thor The Dark World Critic Reviews for Thor The Dark World Audience Reviews for Thor The Dark World May 30, 2019 Would be 1 star without Loki's humour. The mid-movie escape + battle scene was the only part worth watching. "Well done. You just decapitated your grandfather." "Let's steal the biggest, most obvious ship in the universe and escape in that. Flying around the city, smashing into everything in sight so everyone can see us. It's brilliant Thor, it's truly brilliant!" [Thor shoves him out of the ship] "You lied to me. I'm impressed." Super Reviewer Jul 23, 2016 With a clear improvement from the first Thor movie the dark world dosnt disappoint. With way better action and visuals the only thing it lacks is a clear story. Often viewers may get lost in the confusing story and crazy asgardian worlds and terms. I would've scored it higher though at a 73%. Better than Age of Ultron in my opinion. Super Reviewer May 06, 2016 Thor The Dark World was surprisingly really good, there are people out there saying its the weakest MCU film and I honestly disagree completely. Let me explained what I liked/disliked. Positives 1. Chris Hemsworth is again fantastic as Thor! He has proven yet again that he owns this role and I can't imagine another actor helming this role. Tom Hiddleston honestly is just awesome as Loki, I'm not fanboying here he literally kicks ass as this character. The rest of the cast is good too it would take me too long to explain all of them. 2. The visuals; this movie looks nice and stylistically looks better than its predecessor which had annoying dutch angles. Asgard looks breathtaking and the scenes in it are awesome. The action is spectacular, I especially love the scenes where Thor is kicking ass. 3. The feel; one of the things I love about these movies are how different they feel compared to other MCU films. This film reminds me of Lord of the Rings and it does remind me of Man of Steel too especially the scenes in Asgard are reminiscent of Krypton. Negatives 1. The humor I did like in this film but at times it does get a little silly especially the scene where Ian crushes the elves with a car and then him and Darcy make out and teleport, I thought that was kind of ridiculous. 2. Jane Foster didn't really have much to do in this film I felt. She was in Asgard and didn't seem too surprised, she gave a tennis ball type look. And throughout the film she again didn't have much to do. Except for the finale but that was pretty much it. 3. The villain is weak as usual with most MCU villains. There is nothing interesting about his character other than he is a menacing a-hole, which honestly isn't enough. Overall Thor The Dark World I found to be a really good experience. I like the different feel to it along with the first movie and I actually do prefer this over its predecessor. Super Reviewer Mar 29, 2016 Is this a huge stepup from the original "Thor" movie. No, unfortunately not. Is it another watchable, fun superhero movie; yes, definitely. It's a really good movie and if we look at the way Alan Taylor directs this movie, it's actually not that much different from what Branagh did back in 2011. Chris Hemsworth is good as usual and Tom Hiddleston is more wonderful than ever as Loki, but the villain Malekith, played by Christopher Eccleston, unfortunately, is a bit of a disappointment, mostly because of the lack of motivation. Super Reviewer With the new bearer of Mjolnir finally in play, it's high time to see what she can do. Thor's bold new era continues here in issue 2, writer Jason Aaron giving the newest Goddess of Thunder a crash course in hammer swinging and lighting calls. The resulting read is an entertaining and lively affair, further bolstered by the sheer giddiness emanating from Aaron's mysterious lead. While answers to her identity prove tough to come by, she nevertheless leaves a hammer sized impression on the Marvel Universe at up right where he left off, Aaron immediately dives into the mind of his newly-worthy warrior, literally. Unlike Thor's puffed out sense of assuredness, this new Thor has absolutely no idea how she came to possess his hammer or why, her inner musings laced with confusion and no small amount of elation. Luckily for her, Mjolnir has read the Thor-swap Cliff Notes, the magic hammer speaking through its new vessel with helpful tips and appropriately Thor-ish verbiage. This two-toned way of speaking goes a long way in communicating the vast difference between the veteran Avenger and newly minted rookie, though she quickly proves more than up to her legendary the ground, the frosty events of last issue continue to escalate in various ways, Aaron building off of the teasers left behind in Thor God of Thunder 25. It's refreshing to see so much of what came before tie into what's happening now, as the new Thor's presence in the proceedings feels just that, new. Issue 2 serves as an introduction of sorts for both the reader and the character herself, as the breadth of her newfound abilities is put to the test in a number of appropriately heroic ways. Aaron cleverly acknowledges the vitriol that came with the new Thor's announcement, her interaction with the Frost Giants giving way to dismissive taunts. In just a few pages Aaron proves that she's not only worthy to carry the hammer, but to carry the title, her impressive power set and boisterous personality making for an effective and engaging Dauterman is again on hand to render the book’s various exploits, his pencils clean and meticulously constructed. There’s a lot going on this issue both in terms of action and plot progression, and Dauterman deftly handles all of the various twists and turns Aaron throws at him. The artist’s vibrant style is a definite departure from the more subdued look we’ve come to expect but, much like the heroine he depicts, his take is refreshingly different. He finds a lot of avenues in which to be creative, making particularly great use of Mjolnir’s ever careening flight path. Best of all, he makes you believe that this new character can break faces and smash foes with the best of them, his Thor every bit the warrior as her golden locks may be slightly more luxurious these days, but otherwise all is well in Asgard and beyond. Those worried that a change in gender would mean a change in quality have nothing to fear, as Aaron and Dauterman prove more than equipped to deliver the same exceptional storytelling we’ve come to expect. Issue 2 leaves plenty of room for growth both in character development and plot, but with a mighty swing of the hammer, Thor is back in Goddess of Thunder's first real action is a success as Jason Aaron captures the dichotomy between the wizened god and the newbie hammer-holder. Issue 2 is jam packed with the same clever dialogue and awesome action that's marked Aaron's run so far, and if this issue is any indication he shows no sign of slowing down. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jeff is a writer for IGN. He can make the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, probably. Follow him on Twitter and IGN. In This ArticleThor 2 ReviewgreatThe character may have switched bathrooms, but this is still the same Thor we know and love. Jeff Lake Envie também um comentário * Comentários contendo qualquer tipo de palavrão, ofensa ou discriminação serão deletados e seu perfil bloqueado. Thor 2 O Mundo Sombrio da Marvel dá seguimento às aventuras no cinema de Thor, o Poderoso Vingador, enquanto ele luta para salvar a Terra e os Nove Reinos de um inimigo sombrio que destrói o universo. Na sequência de acontecimentos de Thor e de Os Vingadores - The Avengers, Thor Chris Hemsworth luta para restaurar a ordem no cosmo... mas uma antiga raça liderada pelo vingativo Malekith retorna para levar o universo de volta às trevas. Enfrentando um inimigo que nem mesmo Odin Anthony Hopkins e Asgard são capazes de derrotar, Thor precisa embarcar em sua jornada mais perigosa e pessoal, que o reunirá com Jane Foster Natalie Portman e o forçará a sacrificar tudo para nos salvar. Thor 2 O Mundo Sombrio da Marvel dá seguimento às aventuras no cinema de Thor, o Poderoso Vingador, enquanto ele luta para salvar a Terra e os Nove Reinos de um inimigo sombrio que destrói o universo. Veja também Veja hoje no Doabox a Ordem dos Filmes Thor. Então, para você que não quer ficar perdido na hora de maratonar os filmes desse herói da Marvel, basta acompanhar nosso guia com a ordem cronológica de todos os filmes. Ordem dos Filmes Thor – CronológicaThor 2011Os Vingadores 2012Thor O Mundo Sombrio 2013Vingadores Era de Ultron 2015Thor Ragnarok 2017Vingadores Guerra Infinita 2018Vingadores Ultimato 2019Thor Amor e Trovão 2022Ordem dos Filmes Thor Onde AsstirOrdem dos Filmes Thor – Conclusão Ordem dos Filmes Thor – Cronológica A primeira vez que o Deus do Trovão apareceu no Universo Cinematográfico da Marvel foi em 2011, com o lançamento de seu primeiro filme solo. Desde então, o filho de Odin já participou de diversas outras produções do estúdio, que influenciaram diretamente em sua história. Confira a seguir a ordem dos filmes Thor da forma correta juntamente com a sinopse. Assim, você vai ficar sabendo por onde começar ou até mesmo por qual filmes achar mais interessante e começar a assistir. Thor 2011 Nesse filme acompanhamos a história de Thor antes de herdar o trono de Asgard. Ainda irresponsável e reagindo com brutalidade, foi punido por seu pai Odin e enviado à Terra para aprender sua lição, enquanto seu irmão Loki decide assumir o poder de seu lar. Os Vingadores 2012 Thor O Mundo Sombrio 2013 Longe da Terra por dois anos, Thor segue na sua luta para manter a paz entre os Nove Reinos. Porém, uma nova ameaça surge quando o líder dos Elfos Negros decide trazer a escuridão de volta. Ao mesmo tempo, Jane Foster acaba sendo infestada por algo poderoso. Vingadores Era de Ultron 2015 De volta a Terra, Thor segue em missões com os Vingadores para derrubar a HYDRA. Mas Tony Stark constrói um sistema de inteligência artificial que acaba dando errado. Assim, nasce Ultron, uma ameaça ainda maior que exige o time de Vingadores se unir mais uma vez para salvar a humanidade de sua extinção. Thor Ragnarok 2017 Thor descobre sobre sua poderosa irmã mais velha, Hela, uma terrível ameaça ao seu mundo. Ao lado de Loki, eles precisam lutar contra a nova vilã para impedir a destruição chamada Ragnarok. Vingadores Guerra Infinita 2018 Thor acaba cruzando o caminho dos Guardiões da Galáxia e precisa da ajuda deles para criar uma arma capaz de derrotar o Titã Louco. Ao mesmo tempo, os outros Vingadores estão divididos em times para impedir que o vilão reúna todas as seis Joias do Infinito e conquiste um inestimável poder. Vingadores Ultimato 2019 Cinco anos se passaram e agora os Vingadores tentam encontrar uma forma de ajudar a humanidade como podem. Thor entra em estado de imensa culpa, isolando-se em Asgard. A esperança surge quando o Homem-Formiga reaparece, com um plano para salvar as pessoas. Thor Amor e Trovão 2022 Neste novo longa, veremos Thor tentando reencontrar sua paz interior após os eventos no filme anterior. Porém, ele é interrompido por um assassino galáctico conhecido como Gorr que procura a extinção dos deuses. Para combater a ameaça, Thor pede a ajuda da Rei Valquíria, de Korg e da ex-namorada Jane Foster, que empunha inexplicavelmente o seu martelo, Mjolnir, e se intitula a Poderosa Thor. Juntos, eles embarcam numa aventura cósmica para descobrir o mistério da vingança do Carniceiro dos Deuses e detê-lo. Ordem dos Filmes Thor Onde Asstir A Disney+ possui um extenso catálogo com filmes de super-heróis para assistir, todos parte do Universo Cinematográfico Marvel. Dessa forma, através desse serviço de streaming você pode assistir toda a Ordem dos Filmes Thor e dos Vingadores. Thor; Os Vingadores; Thor O Mundo Sombrio; Vingadores Era de Ultron; Thor Ragnarok; Vingadores Guerra Infinita; Vingadores Ultimato; Thor Amor e Trovão. Ordem dos Filmes Thor – Conclusão Esperamos que você agora saiba assistir essa saga de filmes na ordem correta, comente abaixo oque achou desses filmes. Avalie também o nosso post sobre a ordem dos filmes Thor e não deixe de conferir nosso site para mais curiosidades sobre filmes e séries, obrigado pela visita. Confira → Curiosidade Sobre Filmes e Séries. Marvel Studios / The Walt Disney Company THOR Starring Chris Hemsworth Thor, Tom Hiddleston Loki, Anthony Hopkins Odin, Rene Russo Frigga, Idris Elba Heimdall, Natalie Portman Jane Foster, Stellan Skarsgard Erik Selvig, Kat Dennings Darcy Lewis, and Colm Feore Laufey with a special appearance by Stan Lee and a post-credits appearance by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury Directed by Kenneth Branagh Produced by Kevin Feige Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Mark Protosevich Music By Patrick Doyle Distributed by Paramount Pictures Run Time 1 hour and 54 minutes World Premier April 17, 2011, in Sydney, Australia Opening Weekend Box Office $65 million North America Worldwide Box Office $449 million Rotten Tomatoes Score 77% Thor First Comic Book Appearance Journey into Mystery 83 August 1962 Thor created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby Marvel Studios / The Walt Disney Company Memorable Thor Quotes “This is as big, and as broad, as the Universe itself. But it comes down to fathers and sons.” – Kenneth Branagh describing his vision for Thor, a vision that quickly won Kevin Feige over and inspired Feige to hire Branagh to direct the fourth MCU film. “[Kenneth Branagh] brought the Shakespearean tone of the history and the comic books to life in a way that I don’t think anyone else could have.” – Chris Hemsworth praising Director Kenneth Branagh. “Chris Hemsworth is a magnificent Thor, and Tom Hiddleston is a superb Loki. They will live forever in Marvel and movie history as incredible characters. I feel very happy to have been part of making that happen.” – Director Kenneth Branagh “The script [for Thor] is really two things. It’s the origin story of Thor, but it’s also the origin story of Loki, his [adopted] brother – and as any comic reader knows, the villain of the piece. But he’s an interesting villain, he’s not the mustache-twirling I will destroy you’ villain.” – Kevin Feige discussing Loki’s important part in the story of Thor. Marvel Studios / The Walt Disney Company Fun Thor Facts Kenneth Branagh first met with Marvel Studios on August 29, 2008, meeting with Kevin Feige and Craig Kyle. Branagh was a lifelong Thor fan who’d received critical acclaim for his various motion picture adaptations based on the works of William Shakespeare which included Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, and Henry V. Following the success of Iron Man in the Summer of 2008, and with knowledge that Marvel Studios were actively developing a Thor film, Branagh wrote a 5-page script for a potential Thor film, which he presented to Feige and Kyle in Los Angeles, California. Feige was quickly won over by Branagh’s vision, and Branagh was officially hired to direct Thor soon after this meeting. With Iron Man having provided the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a very grounded, real-world sort of way, deciding how to incorporate Thor into that same world was a tremendous challenge for the Marvel Studios team. Thor was a character with nearly 50-years of Marvel Comics history at the time and a character that was based on the actual Norse deity of the same name who is worshiped to this day as the God of Thunder. In fact, Thursday was named after Thor – Thor’s Day. So, with Thor came all of this elaborate mythology and a wide array of colorful characters that made up his supporting cast in both the comics and in Norse Mythology. There was the All-Father Odin; the King of the Aesir, the Goddess Frigga Odin’s wife in the comics, and of course Loki; the Norse Trickster god; the God of Mischief Thor’s adopted brother in the comics. There was also Asgard, the Bifrost and the Rainbow Bridge, the Lady Sif and The Warriors Three, the all-seeing Heimdall, the Nine Realms, and lots of magic and monsters. Indeed, Thor as a character and as a god was anything but grounded! An early decision was therefore made to explain the magical elements of Thor away as science that is simply not yet understood, while the gods and monsters themselves were not metaphysical beings at all, but rather real, living, breathing, physical beings, be they gods from Asgard, or Frost Giants from Jotunheim. They are born. They live. They die. Just like us. It was in this way that the otherworldly characters introduced in Thor would be grounded to not only inhabit the same world as Tony Stark, but to also be relatable for audiences. The initial release date for Thor as announced by Marvel Studios was July 16, 2010. This date was ultimately pushed back a year to June 17, 2011, before eventually landing on the May 6, 2011, date. In February of 2009, a casting call went out as Marvel Studios began searching for their Thor. 25-year-old Australian actor Chris Hemsworth sent in an audition tape, but Marvel Studios took a pass on Hemsworth. In the meantime, 28-year-old British actor Tom Hiddleston who’d worked previously with Kenneth Branagh auditioned for the role of Thor, but he too was passed over … for the role of Thor anyway. Upon meeting Hiddleston and witnessing his work, Marvel Studios felt he was just-right for another important part in their Thor film, and just like that, Marvel Studios had found their Loki! Three-months later, Marvel Studios gave Chris Hemsworth another shot at landing the role Chris’ brother Liam Hemsworth was being strongly considered for the part at the time. Chris blew the Marvel Studios team away with his performance this time around, and Marvel Studios suddenly had their Thor! It had been Chris Hemsworth all along! Over the course of the Summer of 2009, Marvel Studios continued to add to the cast of Thor. Natalie Portman joined the cast as Thor’s love interest Jane Foster in July, followed by Jamie Alexander as Sif and Colm Feore as King Laufey in September. As Summer turned to Fall, Anthony Hopkins was cast as Odin, followed by the castings of Stuart Townsend who would ultimately be replaced by Josh Dallas, Tadanobu Asano, and Ray Stevenson as The Warriors Three, followed by Idris Elba as Heimdall. At the close of 2009, Rene Russo was cast as Queen Frigga. One of the physical challenges the Marvel Studios team were faced with in bringing Thor to life involved the development of the God of Thunder’s traditional red cape. The filmmakers decided against a CGI cape in favor of a practical one, and eventually got it right, creating a cape that was comprised of English wool that was dyed and heat-pressed, then bonded with chiffon in certain sections, then fashioned on a frame, complete with strategically placed weights throughout. Another challenge was the design of Thor’s enchanted Hammer Mjolnir. Marvel Studios concept artists had created a reported 200 different looks at one point that had to be chosen from, but in the end, the decision was made to simply try and make Mjolnir look like it does in the Marvel Comics. Once again, they got it right! Though there were several Frost Giants added in post-production via CGI, the look of the primary Frost Giants in Thor was made practically via makeup and paints. Legacy Effects assisted in bringing the Frost Giants to life. Colm Feore, who portrays Loki’s biological father King Laufey in Thor, endured a makeup and costuming process that lasted 6-7 hours in order for his character to be brought to life. Careful attention was paid to the creation of Asgard in Thor. Asgard was the home world of Thor and the Asgardian people as well as the Capital of the Nine Realms, which are connected by Yggdrasil the World Tree. As a planetary body, Asgard was designed to sprawl outward from a central island on a double-sided plane. Asgard was furthermore designed to appear as a heavenly domain that was the envy of the Galaxy where the weather was always pleasant, with blossom and harvest coinciding, and with its beautiful waters cascading over an edge into Space. At the center of the Asgardian City was the Royal Palace of Valaskjalf from which Asgard’s King ruled. In addition to the Palace, the Royal Domain included the Royal Aviary and Armory, the Einherjar Barracks, the Asgardian Dungeons, and the Golden Observatory which stationed Heimdall and housed the Bifrost which allowed the Asgardians to travel throughout the Nine Realms in an instant. The Asgardian Throne was known as Hlidskjalf and the Asgardian King was armed with the mighty spear Gungnir; a symbol of Kingship and the tool with which the robotic Asgardian Destroyer could be controlled. Most of Asgard’s aesthetics were created via CGI in post-production. There were a reported 1,309 visual effects shots in Thor. Filming on Thor commenced on January 10, 2011, in Los Angeles, California. In March, production moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the fictitious town of Puente Antiguo was constructed. The scene in Thor that sees Clark Gregg’s Agent Phil Coulson investigating the crater which houses the crashed Mjolnir, was used as the post-credits scene of Iron Man 2, more or less serving as Thor’s official introduction into the MCU. Filming on Thor lasted nearly four-months in total, with principal photography wrapping on May 6, 2010. The Avengers Director Joss Whedon assisted in the final product of Thor in an effort to further tie Kenneth Branagh’s film to Whedon’s upcoming film. This included adding Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton / Hawkeye to the movie, which served as that character’s introduction, in addition to the post-credits scene which Whedon directed that featured Stellan Skarsgard’s Erik Selvig, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury, and that also officially introduced the glowing Cosmic Cube known as the Tesseract into the MCU. This scene revealed that Loki survived his fall from Asgard and was now influencing the mind of Selvig, who’d been recruited by Fury to study the Tesseract, joining Project On July 24, 2010, Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic Con for their fourth independent presentation. Marvel Studios presented a Thor panel in Hall H that included Kevin Feige, Kenneth Branagh, Clark Gregg, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, and Kat Dennings, during which footage from Thor was shown to the audience. From there, Marvel Studios also treated the SDCC fans in Hall H to the first-ever assembling of their Avengers as The Avengers Director Joss Whedon brought out Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, and newcomer Mark Ruffalo to stand together on stage in a preview of what fans had coming in just under two-years. Two renowned Thor comic book writers made cameo appearances in 2011’s Thor. Walter Simonson revolutionized the Thor character and enhanced the character’s mythology during his acclaimed run from 1983-1986, introducing readers to the popular Beta Ray Bill character and memorably transforming Thor into a frog. Simonson can be seen seated alongside Jaimie Alexander’s Lady Sif during the banquet scene near the end of the film. J Michael Straczynski returned Thor to the Marvel Universe following a three-year absence, writing Thor from 2007-2009, during which time he introduced readers to Lady Loki. Straczynski is the first individual we see trying to lift Mjolnir in the desert. Thor co-creator Stan Lee also has a cameo in Thor. Stan is the man who drives a pickup truck that has been chained to Mjolnir in an effort to budge the enchanted Hammer. This cameo marked Stan’s fourth cameo in the MCU following previous appearances in Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man 2. In Thor, and within Odin’s weapon’s room / treasure vault, several objects can be seen that may be familiar to comic book readers. Among them are The Tablet of Life and Time, The Warlock’s Eye, The Eternal Flame, The Casket of Ancient Winters, and an Infinity Gauntlet. In 2017’s Thor Ragnarok, the Infinity Gauntlet seen in 2011’s Thor was labeled a fake by Odin’s firstborn child Hela. In Thor, after arrives upon the scene in Puente Antiguo, Stellan Skarsgard’s Erik Selvig audibly mentions a former colleague who was a “Pioneer in Gamma Radiation.” This is a reference to Doctor Bruce Banner, who was introduced in Marvel Studios’ The Incredible Hulk. In Thor, when The Destroyer invades Midgard Earth, surrounding Agents of speculate as to whether or not the robotic weapon of the gods could belong to “Stark.” This is of course a reference to the Tony Stark character that had appeared previously in the MCU films Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man 2. Thor was the first MCU film to be released in 3-D. On March 25, 2012, at the Jameson Empire Awards in London, England, Tom Hiddleston won the Award for Best Male Newcomer for his performance as Loki in Thor, while Thor won the Award for Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film. On July 26, 2012, at the Saturn Awards in Burbank, California, Thors Alexandra Byrne won the Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Thor. Marvel Studios / The Walt Disney Company My Thor Review Thor was a majestic motion picture that combined Shakespearean themes with science-fiction to create one of the most unique superhero films ever made up to that point in time. It was also at the time the most aesthetically beautiful motion picture Marvel Studios had ever produced as well as the most emotionally complex. Thor was Marvel Studios’ first origin story since 2008’s Iron Man, and it was the film that first took the MCU beyond the stars, opening the door to the Cosmic side of the MCU, which would be greatly expanded upon in forthcoming years. In my opinion, Thor would have only worked with the right vision and the right cast, and Marvel Studios nailed it when it came to choosing who would direct this film, and who would portray these iconic characters who were not only Marvel comic book properties, but to some, actual deities. Just as Robert Downey Jr perfectly brought Tony Stark to life on film previously, Chris Hemsworth perfectly brought the God of Thunder to life, but doing this successfully went beyond just Hemsworth. Oftentimes in superhero films, the hero is defined by their villain, and that was certainly the case with this motion picture as Tom Hiddleston was incredible as Loki! This was not a mere case of two characters being at odds and fighting either; Thor and Loki had a relationship and a bond that was clearly illustrated during their scenes together. As a viewer, I believed that underneath their bravado, Thor loved Loki and that Loki loved Thor, and this gave the film a tremendous depth that made many scenes more meaningful beneath their surface. As Thor, Chris Hemsworth had confidence that bordered on arrogance, and a chiseled physique. He was big, and strong, and charismatic, but within his eyes was a passion and a sincerity that brought his entire character together. Tom Hiddleston meanwhile was cunning and calculating, and he had a sinister smile, but his character depth was also found within his eyes, which were hauntingly desperate and through which hints of a very damaged soul shined. Loki was as tragic as he was evil and whether they were standing side-by-side as brothers or fighting each other on the Rainbow Bridge, Hemsworth and Hiddleston had incredible chemistry. I thought Loki was written perfectly as a villainous character, obtaining an origin story that was grounded in lies and despair. Anyone that has ever felt overlooked, underappreciated, or lost in the shadow of a sibling can relate to Loki, as can anyone that has ever had to wrestle with the frustrations of not measuring up to a loved one’s expectations, particularly those of a parental figure. These are complex, life-changing, and soul-shattering trials that only the strongest emerge from without scars, and Loki as a Marvel character is sort of the patron saint of the damaged, the outcast, and the fallen; a character that detests the proverbial cards that he has been dealt and that will do whatever it takes to come out of the game ahead in the end. Loki is certainly not a character without its flaws, but it is those flaws that make him so endearing and to many so relatable, and to more still so beloved. Loki – my personal favorite character in all of comics – was easily my favorite part of Thor, and I don’t have enough compliments to bestow upon Tom Hiddleston to justifiably praise his work with this character. Next, I have to discuss Anthony Hopkins as King Odin, the All-Father. Again, what an amazing casting choice by Marvel Studios! Hopkins portrayed the character with passion, nobility, and aggression, and there was perhaps no scene more powerful in Thor than the one in which Odin casts Thor out of Asgard. The performances of Hemsworth, Hopkins, and Hiddleston during this scene specific were mesmerizing! Speaking of Asgard, just seeing the Realm Eternal brought to life was amazing! The architecture of the buildings and the beauty of the waters that surrounded the planetary body were really well done and I especially loved the sky, particularly at night. Asgard looked like a Heaven that I would want to go to! There were so many other things that Marvel Studios got right in Thor! I loved seeing Lady Sif and The Warriors Three, whose spirits were captured flawlessly, and I enjoyed seeing The Destroyer brought to life, and I thought the nature of Mjolnir was perfectly achieved with Thor throwing the Hammer and it returning back to him and whatnot. I also loved seeing the God of Thunder conjure lightning on Jotunheim and wielding it against the Frost Giants; just an incredible and visually stunning scene that did a great job of capturing Thor’s immense power in a matter of seconds! Back on Midgard, I enjoyed seeing Thor trying to fit-in on Earth after getting cast out of Asgard. The way the God of Thunder interacted with the humans that he encountered allowed room for some humor in what was otherwise a very heavy film, emotionally speaking. Thor going into a pet shop and asking for a horse was one of my favorite moments and I also loved the scene where everyone tries to lift Mjolnir in the desert to no avail, which came right out of the comics. Thor trying to break into the barricade was also a fantastic scene, and the Hawkeye cameo was an awesome bonus! I also have to mention the big showdown pitting Thor against Loki at the end of the film! This was an incredible fight scene that saw each actor stay precisely true to their characters throughout. It was so sad to see Loki sort of try and become all of the things he resented Thor for being in an effort to earn Odin’s approval and emerge as Thor’s equal in his father’s eyes. Loki’s entire plan was based on this logic, and he so desperately wanted it, he was willing to not only slay his biological father in the name of his adopted one, but to destroy the entire Frost Giant race in Odin’s name. Loki fought Thor with rage, anger, aggression, and yes, a hint of malevolence, but he also fought Thor with conviction and with literal tears in his eyes. This was an emotionally complex war between one brother that had risen above his pride and another who had been crushed by it. Make no mistake, Thor’s rise would have never occurred without Loki’s fall. This will probably sound blasphemous to most Marvel fans, but Thor was for me at the time, my favorite of the four Marvel Studios films that had been released up to that point. When you take into consideration the costumes and the set pieces and the music and the effects, and the stellar performances that bled through all of the mythology; it was a huge achievement in comic book moviemaking. I love this film! Marvel Studios / The Walt Disney Company Highlights of Thor Tom Hiddleston is Loki Chris Hemsworth is Thor Chemistry between Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston Thor vs Loki Loki Discovers that He is a Frost Giant King Loki Mjolnir Thor vs Frost Giants Asgard The Execution of the Bifrost / Rainbow Bridge Anthony Hopkins as Odin Majestic Costumes and Elaborate Set Pieces Hawkeye Cameo The Lady Sif and The Warriors Three Post-Credits scene featuring Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury Marvel Studios / The Walt Disney Company Notable MCU Concepts and Characters Introduced Thor. Loki. Odin. Frigga. Heimdall. The Lady Sif. The Warriors Three. Jane Foster. Erik Selvig. Darcy Lewis. Jasper Sitwell. Laufey. The Destroyer. Asgardians. Frost Giants. The Nine Realms Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Svartalfheim, Vanaheim, Nidavellir, Niflheim, Muspelheim, and Alfheim. Yggdrasil the World Tree. The Bifrost / Rainbow Bridge. The Casket of Ancient Winters. The Eternal Flame. The faux Infinity Gauntlet. Clint Barton / Hawkeye. Post navigation

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