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adz 05-06-2011 08:11 AM

Thor!
 
So what did you guys think of Thor now that it has been released?

I've seen i 3 times now liked it just as much as the last. Really really great flick, they are setting it up verrrrrrry nicely for THE AVENGERS. There is even a cameo of a certain arrow slinging Avenger (this is not a spoiler at all) that was so well done and so damn cool.

I don't want to write too much and don't want to give anything away so I'll leave it up to you to enjoy or not enjoy (yep if you have any bad reviews throw them in the mix!! each to their own you know :D). But PLEASE if you are giving a spoiler make sure you make it aware to the folks that may not have seen it yet........pesky spoilers!!!! :tmad:

OH!!! STAY TILL THE END OF THE CREDITS!!!!!!!

The Stryker 05-06-2011 11:16 AM

Door!

Floor!

Raph's Girl 05-06-2011 03:16 PM

I thought it was pretty good. Plenty of action, plenty of humour, plenty of inside jokes.

I totally loved Stan Lee's scene. :lol: I loved how Bifrost looked! Didn't expect it to be like that at all. Very realistic.

Slap-Happy 05-07-2011 12:53 AM

Better than Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk, but not as good as Iron Man.

The effects were good, except for a few times, such as...
Spoiler:
Loki floating into the worm hole at the end, and also some of the Frost Giant fight.

ZariusTwo 05-07-2011 06:48 AM

It was a decent flick, though more apt filler before a main course like, say, Captain America. Really enjoyed the setting on Earth and glad that SHIELD got a big role...was a bit dissapointed in some of the dialouge, the Asguradian speech sprinkled all over the comics is distinctly absent in this film.

Candy Kappa 05-07-2011 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo (Post 846397)
the Asguradian speech sprinkled all over the comics is distinctly absent in this film.

yeah, but they said it was not going to make it into the film very early on. Gonna see Thor tomorrow with my girlfriend (it's her birthday)

Revan 05-07-2011 05:21 PM

As one who has never read a Thor comic, I really enjoyed the film. I only say that because it seems the comic fanboys are always screaming about how terrible a movie adaptation was; seemingly simply to explain their knowledge of a comic book and how the movie didn't directly parallel said book. Chris Hemsworth was perfectly cast as Thor. Simply put, he is HUGE... and funny.

Portman was fun in the film. The visuals were spectacular.

Side note: The previews got me very excited for this summer. Cowboys & Aliens, Captain America, X-Men, Green Lantern... :o

adz 05-07-2011 07:09 PM

Another great part that I just thought of. The way Thor used his Hammer as a weapon was awesome! Especially when he was spinning it (nunchuk style :tcool:) and spraying rocks over the Ice Giants, just tremendous!

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl (Post 846314)
I totally loved Stan Lee's scene. :lol: I loved how Bifrost looked!

I really look forward to Stan's scenes in Marvel flicks. This one was especially funny. But you can't top his Hugh Hefner appearance in Iron-man 1 :lol:.

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Originally Posted by Slap Happy (Post 846382)
Better than Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk, but not as good as Iron Man.

My thoughts exactly dude! Iron-man has set the bar for all Marvel movies now, just as The Dark knight did for DC. The Incredible Hulk should've gotten more praise than it did though. Was such an awesome flick! And Norton was just damn perfect for Bruce Banner.

The effects were good, except for a few times, such as...
Spoiler:
Loki floating into the worm hole at the end, and also some of the Frost Giant fight.

Spoiler:
HAHAHA!!! He did 'float' down a little too elegantly didn't he! :lol:.


Quote:

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo (Post 846397)
glad that SHIELD got a big role...

The guy that plays Agent Coulson must be loving it right now! From a relatively small part ion Iron-man 1 to becoming a bigger role in each coming Marvel flick. In a way (besides Nick Fury) he is the glue that's pulling Avengers together. "I NEED TO DE-BRIEF YOU!"

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa (Post 846448)
yeah, but they said it was not going to make it into the film very early on. Gonna see Thor tomorrow with my girlfriend (it's her birthday)

Happy B'day to your G'Friend!, but be warned for the Hemsworth gushing during...and after the movie :lol:. My fiance has decided that she will be taking Chris Hemsworths last name :lol:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846452)
I only say that because it seems the comic fanboys are always screaming about how terrible a movie adaptation. Chris Hemsworth was perfectly cast as Thor. Simply put, he is HUGE... and funny.

Side note: The previews got me very excited for this summer. Cowboys & Aliens, Captain America, X-Men, Green Lantern... :o

Fanboys....will they ever be happy :lol: Paint Hemsworth Green and you have yourself the HULK! And aparently he was bigger than that!
My friend it is a very good year to be a comic book geek, even next year is looking good!
Batman, Superman, Spider-man and the big one AVENGERS!! :o

Raph's Girl 05-07-2011 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by adz (Post 846465)
Happy B'day to your G'Friend!, but be warned for the Hemsworth gushing during...and after the movie :lol:.

Aww but Chris is just so danged hot!! And his eyes...oh those ever so baby blue eyes.... 8)

Donnie 05-07-2011 11:43 PM

I never read the comics, but I genuinely enjoyed Thor. I don't know how accurate the film was to the comic story-lines but I thought Loki was done awesomely, and Thor was casted perfectly. I love intergalactic comic book lines...Green Lantern looks just as good. I honestly went in there thinking it was just going to be another Portman spotlight. But it was way more than that, and I give tremendous kudos to the team that put it all together.

As usual, like many here have stated along similar lines: Stan Lee's cameo was worth a chuckle.

Spitfire 05-07-2011 11:57 PM

It was alright. Some of it was funny, most of it wasn't. The action scenes were alright, some better then others. A lot of the pissing around on Earth got old after awhile when there was a vastly more interesting world they could be showing. Thor's fighting style looked goofy and cartoonish when he had his hammer. Somethings are better left to animation and comic books.

Honestly I felt the same way about it as I did Iron Man 2, eh. Take or leave it. Captain America looks interesting I might give it a shot. Super 8 looks neat too. Green Lantern looks atrocious. Horrid CGI and way way too silly to be live action. Not something that works at all live action. X-men looked pretty pointless as well. Maybe the trailer was just bad, like the movie posters, and the movie will be better.

Candy Kappa 05-08-2011 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyTMNT (Post 846500)
I never read the comics, but I genuinely enjoyed Thor. I don't know how accurate the film was to the comic story-lines .

I don't think any of the Marvel movie-verse films are any direct adaptation of any comic arc.

Adaptations are like Watchmen, Sin City and 300 as examples.


I really enjoy what Marvel have done by making their own MU in their films, it's a shame X-men won't get the same treatment

Revan 05-08-2011 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa (Post 846531)
I really enjoy what Marvel have done by making their own MU in their films, it's a shame X-men won't get the same treatment

Thank God X-Men first class doesn't have Wolverine in it! The Original trilogy might as well have been Wolverine's Three $hitty X-Men Movies

Finally we'll get to see a movie not hopelessly devoted to him.

Raph's Girl 05-08-2011 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846544)
Thank God X-Men first class doesn't have Wolverine in it! The Original trilogy might as well have been Wolverine's Three $hitty X-Men Movies

Finally we'll get to see a movie not hopelessly devoted to him.

But he'll probably appear in the X-Men film set in the 70's or the one set in the 80's... :P

Fugitoid Jones 05-09-2011 02:00 AM

I am a fan of the Thor comics, and I absolutely loved this movie! I just thaught they did a great job of making everything accessible to the general public but still faithful to the loyal fans. I thought the cgi was fantastic, most of the performances were well done, and I thought they did a good job of crafting an enjoyable, coherent story, which could have been difficult, considering the amount of story that needed to be presented. It had action, humor, epic visuals, everything one could want from a summer blockbuster. Overall, IMO, I put this movie alongside the best of the Marvel movies like the first Iron Man, X2 and Spider-Man 2.


My one complaint tho, is how could Thor choose a wet-noodle like Natalie Portman, and pass on a goddess like Kat Dennings? Not only is she gorgeous, but I thought her performance was very funny, which makes her hotter.

Candy Kappa 05-09-2011 09:04 AM

Thor was awesome, only minor complaint was the effects on the rainbow bridge. Should look more like a rainbow.

Revan 05-09-2011 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fugitoid Jones (Post 846645)
My one complaint tho, is how could Thor choose a wet-noodle like Natalie Portman, and pass on a goddess like Kat Dennings? Not only is she gorgeous, but I thought her performance was very funny, which makes her hotter.

You are wrong. This is not even a matter of opinion. Portman > Dennings

Cure 05-09-2011 12:13 PM

Yeah, if you're into counting ribs and hideously skinny women with no bodies.

deadpoolRKO 05-09-2011 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cure (Post 846701)
Yeah, if you're into counting ribs and hideously skinny women with no bodies.

There are people who arent into that?

I thought rib counting was the hottest new foreplay

Brodie 05-09-2011 12:52 PM

I liked Thor alright. It wasn't spectacular, but it was good. Better than Iron Man 2, for sure. I wonder if I just have higher expectations for Thor, because I enjoy him as a character so much. That being said, I doubt the movie could have been a lot better. It was very good. I just have unrealistic expectations, and I'm fully aware of this.

An average person who either doesn't know who Thor is, only has passing knowledge of Thor, or kind-of likes him---those people will probably think its an excellent movie. I Really dig Thor, and was not disappointed. I just wasn't amazed.

It was everything I thought it would be. Dude hit **** with his hammer. They delivered.

Only complaint? No ****ing Beta Ray Bill.

Go **** yourself, Marvel.

Raph's Girl 05-09-2011 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodie (Post 846706)
Only complaint? No ****ing Beta Ray Bill.

Why on earth would they have Beta Ray Bill in a movie where Thor is just starting his time as a hero? Bill would overshadow Thor with all the horse jokes they'd make. :P

Revan 05-09-2011 01:56 PM

Anyone else catch Hawkeye?

Candy Kappa 05-09-2011 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846716)
Anyone else catch Hawkeye?

oh yes
(message not too short)

Revan 05-09-2011 02:05 PM

Regarding the sequence after the credits role

Spoiler:
It appears Loki is in control of Jane's boss Erik and will attempt to gain power through SHIELD's power source. Oh that Loki, always one for mischief. Could this possibly be the plot of the Avengers movie I wonder?

deadpoolRKO 05-09-2011 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846718)
Regarding the sequence after the credits role

Spoiler:
It appears Loki is in control of Jane's boss Erik and will attempt to gain power through SHIELD's power source. Oh that Loki, always one for mischief. Could this possibly be the plot of the Avengers movie I wonder?

Spoiler:
I wondered that too , they'll have to have more than Loki as they're main villian but that could definantly tie in to it. I personally think the guy cast as Loki did a fantastic job.

Revan 05-09-2011 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by deadpoolRKO (Post 846719)
Spoiler:
I wondered that too , they'll have to have more than Loki as they're main villian but that could definantly tie in to it. I personally think the guy cast as Loki did a fantastic job.

Loki is to appear again in Avengers so I wouldn't doubt it.

I enjoyed Loki as well. I knew going in he would be creating mischief but he was quite cunning all the same

gobo 05-09-2011 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846716)
Anyone else catch Hawkeye?

Had 'im for a while, but he managed to escape. :ohwell:

Revan 05-09-2011 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa
oh yes
(message not too short)

Not much backstory for Hawkeye. Seems like they just thrust him in. No complaints here though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo
Had 'im for a while, but he managed to escape. :ohwell:

nice

Brodie 05-09-2011 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl (Post 846708)
Why on earth would they have Beta Ray Bill in a movie where Thor is just starting his time as a hero? Bill would overshadow Thor with all the horse jokes they'd make. :P

Cause Beta Ray Bill > Thor.

End of story.

Donnie 05-10-2011 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846720)
Loki is to appear again in Avengers so I wouldn't doubt it.

I enjoyed Loki as well. I knew going in he would be creating mischief but he was quite cunning all the same

Personally, I think Loki was the best part of the film. Perfectly cast and well written.

adz 05-10-2011 02:59 AM

I think thats what hit the nail on the head for alot of folks with Thor was that if you do or don't read the comics there is plenty for you to enjoy, and is a really good jumping on point. Of coarse if you do read the Thor comics (I don't) OR have pretty good knowledge of the marvel universe you can pick out the little 'extras' that others may miss, Which I guess is a nice little easter egg haha.

While Kiwamu The Kappa I agree with you my friend but I reckon if the rainbow bridge did look exactly look like a rainbow it would've taken away from the realism that they are trying give us. It looked pretty awesome though :-D.

And Brodie.....I too am hoping for some Beta Ray Bill action!!! We have a hefty wait till Thor 2 though Dag Nabbit.

adz 05-10-2011 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutrino (Post 846718)
Regarding the sequence after the credits role

Spoiler:
It appears Loki is in control of Jane's boss Erik and will attempt to gain power through SHIELD's power source. Oh that Loki, always one for mischief. Could this possibly be the plot of the Avengers movie I wonder?

Spoiler:
Gotta love the way Marvel has tied each 'end sequence' into the next Marvel outing. That was the Cosmic cube that the Red Scull has used time and time again to try and cause abit of tomfoolery in Caps life. So a nice hint a Captain America. Loki was a surprise though! WHAT A RASCAL!! :lol:


Hawkeye was a nice surprise, they even mentioned Bruce Banner.

That Matt Guy 05-11-2011 03:54 AM

I thought it was a pretty good movie and a decent adaption of the character. Everyone looked the part, even Asgard looked great. I don't think there was much more they could do without making the movie completely ridiculous. All I can say is bring on The Avengers, but where is that Ant-Man movie at?

Brodie 05-11-2011 12:02 PM

According to a recent article, Feige stated that Edgar Wright is still developing the script. We'll see if it ever happens.

Donnie 05-11-2011 02:54 PM

Good call on the Captain America tie-in. Did not know that.

Donnie 05-14-2011 10:41 PM

Is anybody else upset that the Thor action figure line sucks?

adz 05-14-2011 11:12 PM

Yep, count me in that line up sir.
Mind you the articulation is pretty slick, its just the size that lets them down! I miss the old 'normal sized' figurines, but that's just me.

Donnie 05-15-2011 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by adz (Post 848265)
Yep, count me in that line up sir.
Mind you the articulation is pretty slick, its just the size that lets them down! I miss the old 'normal sized' figurines, but that's just me.

Definitely, me too. I would think for a movie line, we'd see so much better than we got. We only got 2 pieces from Sideshow, even.

Machias Banshee 05-15-2011 09:03 PM

Just came back from seeing Thor... having never read the THOR comics, I enjoyed it and am interested in finding out more about it. Asgard was beautifully created, and the Score was nice as well.

Donnie 05-15-2011 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee (Post 848417)
Just came back from seeing Thor... having never read the THOR comics, I enjoyed it and am interested in finding out more about it. Asgard was beautifully created, and the Score was nice as well.

Yeah! I liked the classical score, too.

My cousin thinks it evil that I find Loki the most interesting character...:P


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