Thor

Sodacake · 05-14-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

Really? A morsel of hope is too much.

This bastard took the most important myths of Northern Europe and turned it into a limp wristed liberal fairy tale. Mind, these myths were of such potency that the medieval saints of the region weren't running around dying for people's sins; they were slaying dragons.

...and this jackass produces a sanitized, PC, version - complete with Affirmative Action casting. Fantastic. Black northern gods......

It's not based on the Norse myths/legends/folklore, it's based on the Marvel Comics superhero. But then I guess it's easy to miss the gigantic "MARVEL STUDIOS" logo at the beginning of the film.

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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

It's pissing on myths that have been disseminated around the world in such quantity, that it is feasible to say they are single most important mythos in the history of mankind. It is a politically motivated assault on heritage.

oh my god

RoemerMW · 05-14-2011, 11:03 AM

I thought it was pretty good. It translated to the screen a lot better than I thought it would. Really excited for The Avengers now.

NSW · 05-14-2011, 12:11 PM

Thor was great you guys! Much, much better than I expected. The effects were cool too, but didn't distract from the story. Natalie Portman was cute and funny and Chris Hemsworth fit the lead roll perfectly. I was also surprised to find out Kenneth Branagh directed this, but gotta say...good going Ken. And, for those who don't like excessive violence, swearing or sex, it was good, clean fun for the whole family.

Definitely one of the better comic book adaptations out there.

jackhammer · 05-16-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

Really? A morsel of hope is too much.

This bastard took the most important myths of Northern Europe and turned it into a limp wristed liberal fairy tale. Mind, these myths were of such potency that the medieval saints of the region weren't running around dying for people's sins; they were slaying dragons.

...and this jackass produces a sanitized, PC, version - complete with Affirmative Action casting. Fantastic. Black northern gods......

What? Hollywood raping European literature and history for it's own cosy ends? Never!

Have you seen Valhalla Rising? I think that it would blow your mind (unless you don't like introspective cinema that is!). It's very slow and ponderous but probably the best recreation of the Dark Ages I have ever seen on film.

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Originally Posted by nonsubmissivewife

And, for those who don't like excessive violence, swearing or sex, it was good, clean fun for the whole family.

Where is the fun in that? Sounds even worse now

IsTrooper · 05-16-2011, 05:23 PM

It was decent for me, not too good, not too bad. Great effects and story....But just kinda crappy moments at times...

NSW · 05-16-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Where is the fun in that? Sounds even worse now

Get in touch with your inner child, go see it, and don't throw a temper tantrum!

hip hop bunny hop · 06-04-2011, 06:33 PM

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It's not based on the Norse myths/legends/folklore, it's based on the Marvel Comics superhero. But then I guess it's easy to miss the gigantic "MARVEL STUDIOS" logo at the beginning of the film.

Yeah, it's not "Thor", it's "MARVEL'S Thor". No reason to be boorish and take **** seriously.... christ.

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Have you seen Valhalla Rising? I think that it would blow your mind (unless you don't like introspective cinema that is!). It's very slow and ponderous but probably the best recreation of the Dark Ages I have ever seen on film.

Nope, never even heard of Valhalla Rising. I'll have to check it out.

Lately I've been watching a lot of westerns or movies with western motifs. Films like Ghost Dog, Jr. Bonner, Wild Bunch, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, High Plains Drifter, El Norte, etc.

I've also had my mind ****ed by the discovery that the elderly are not wrong in heaping praise on Breakfast at Tiffanys and Casablanca.

Standbyking · 06-08-2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

What? Hollywood raping European literature and history for it's own cosy ends? Never!

Have you seen Valhalla Rising? I think that it would blow your mind (unless you don't like introspective cinema that is!). It's very slow and ponderous but probably the best recreation of the Dark Ages I have ever seen on film.

Where is the fun in that? Sounds even worse now

I take issue with Marvel fooling around with norse mythology Thor was a fun watch but eh.. Thor wasn't Thor the adventurer god of thunder and Loki wasn't Loki the god of wit, fire, and missdemeaner at least not for me.

Mr November · 06-09-2011, 02:10 PM

I saw the movie and there was some eye candy but the plot was disappointing and it never had any hope of me taking it seriously.

Ilistentomusic · 06-18-2011, 09:40 PM

I wore my mjölner pendant when I went to see it.

3-D was ok, but not necessary. Would rather have paid less money and simply watched it in regular 2-D.

05-14-2011, 11:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
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NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Thor was great you guys! Much, much better than I expected. The effects were cool too, but didn't distract from the story. Natalie Portman was cute and funny and Chris Hemsworth fit the lead roll perfectly. I was also surprised to find out Kenneth Branagh directed this, but gotta say...good going Ken. And, for those who don't like excessive violence, swearing or sex, it was good, clean fun for the whole family. Definitely one of the better comic book adaptations out there. __________________ Hi.

06-18-2011, 09:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ilistentomusic Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 109	I wore my mjölner pendant when I went to see it. 3-D was ok, but not necessary. Would rather have paid less money and simply watched it in regular 2-D. __________________ Richard: Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels? Barry: NO!! ....the Righteous Brothers. Richard: Well, never mind. Barry: No, not never mind. You tell me right now. What's wrong with the Righteous Brothers? Richard: Nothing, I just prefer the other.... Barry: BULLCRAP!!! Rob: How can it be "bullcrap" to state a preference????

05-16-2011, 05:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
IsTrooper Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 11	It was decent for me, not too good, not too bad. Great effects and story....But just kinda crappy moments at times...

06-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mr November Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 429	I saw the movie and there was some eye candy but the plot was disappointing and it never had any hope of me taking it seriously.