A slightly bias review of Thor?

I tried to remain impartial, who won out - the inner fanboy or the movie critic?

Review Opinion
By CBMcontributor - Apr 21, 2011 07:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Thor

Hello fellow CMBers. I am a quiet member of this site, occasionally voicing my opinion or entering competitions, tonight though I found myself in a blessed position. Being Australian I had the good fortune of catching the 9:30pm session of Thor on the 21st of April, just this evening. After following this movie since it's announcement, did it live up to the hype?

Alot was riding on Thor for Marvel, it followed the coat tails of Iron Man 2, panned at the box office (even though I was a big fan), had to deliver as it's own movie and also had to draw in fresh fans and keep them buzzed for Cap in June.

Without revealing too much, it succeeds in every aspect. I may be biased as a long time Thor fan, both of the mythology and Marvel aspects, but I viewed this movie with fresh 3D eyes.

Kenneth Branagh achieved the right balance for a CBM, it had to be gripping yet comedic, it wasn't grimdark nor slapstick. There are action scenes a-plenty and really touching moments. For me the most powerful scenes of the film all involve the royal trio, Thor, Loki and Odin. As any Thor fan will tell you that is usually what any story arc will boil down to.

The action: I saw it in 3D, it didn't appeal to me at first, but it was the only session I could catch, and I WAS NOT missing out. I think something is lost in the fight scenes in 3D, but I would need to watch it again in 2D to be certain. They are very context specific, teaser footage on the site revealed Hawkeye's cameo, alot of people panned that scene for being lackluster, but in reality, Thor has been depowered, human, he was exhausted. Don't worry, later fight scenes would make up for it with Asgardian Gusto.

The Plot: Solid, there is no lagging, it flows seemlessly and the almost 2 hours are over before you take it all in waiting for the post credits scene.

The Characters: Spot on. I didn't think, "oh that's not textbook *insert name*", rather I found that familiar comfort in the interactions between the warriors three and the tension between the Aesir. People should look at Chris Hemsworth seriously after this, he delivered every spectrum of acting range. Even though I knew better, I could feel myself being manipulated by Tom Hiddlestons performance. Anthony Hopkins suited Odin like a new eyepatch, bringing a regretful, wise reflective side to Odin that only a man his age can.

The Marvel U: Frankly, it doesn't centre too much around it. This was the pet peeve of IM2, Shield centres heavily, but not to the point where you drown in it. Cameos and homages are done tastefully, and most you would only recognise as a fan.

I hope you guys enjoyed Thor as much as I did. Sometimes the orchestral music did get a bit too much, but I found that to be only a Kenneth Branagh trademark.

- Viking Beserker.

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VikingBeserker
VikingBeserker - 4/21/2011, 8:02 AM
Woops. Forgot to sign in before posting this.
ROBBEATZZZ
ROBBEATZZZ - 4/21/2011, 8:18 AM
KOOL MAN! THANKS.. NICE READ!..I GET 2 SEE IT HERE ON THE 6TH.. MY BIRTHDAY IS THE 7TH..ITS KOOL BECAUSE EVERY YEAR IT SEEMS TO BE A MARVEL FILM OUT AROUND MY BDAY!
Dmon
Dmon - 4/21/2011, 8:40 AM
I don't believe it. There is always at least one negative like one actor out of place or something and you listed none. Either you are really biased and not slightly like you said or you did not really see it. I can not believe any movie would be 100% perfect. I am not attacking you or necessarily accusing you of not seeing it I am just stating how it looks as a reader.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/21/2011, 8:51 AM
From the very start been saying THOR is gonna set or be at the bar Watchmen is...

Looks like its coming true, GREEN LANTERN and CAP too!

Sweeet! ; D


P.S. [frick] FOX! :)
Dopamine
Dopamine - 4/21/2011, 3:44 PM
@Dmon

Believe it mate... Im probably being bias too but u probably have to watch it to make your own decision... Damn can't wait another few years for Avengers or thor 2... I wanna watch it again!
Ben100000
Ben100000 - 4/22/2011, 12:29 AM
Gonnan see before Easter hopefuly
Binars
Binars - 4/22/2011, 8:24 PM
I am the total THOR fanboy. I have the ENTIRE THOR run including a very real marvel endorsed very costly hammer replica. The reviews have been all over the place and I so wanted to hear from a fello fan boy. Thank you for this review.
Ben100000
Ben100000 - 4/22/2011, 9:18 PM
Not really a Thor fan, gonna see the moive tonight post a review ethier after the film or on Easter Sunday
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