While Thor has been a key, well-known hero in the Marvel Universe for nearly 50 years, he is a relatively unknown character to the non-comic book reading public. However, that will change with the release of this week's excellent "Thor" film, which does a good job of introducing this hero, showing off his strengths and fighting spirit, and the movie mixes in some good humor.
First and foremost, the relatively-unknown Australian actor Chris Hemsworth totally and completely embodies the comic book hero. He is brazen and determined, with a bit of a short temper, but becomes a softy around an attractive woman, offering a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. I think all comic book readers who are familiar with the Thor character will agree that Hemsworth turned out to be the perfect choice to play him.
Likewise, newcomer Tom Hiddleston turned out to be an excellent choice to play Loki, master of mischief and Thor's brother. Hiddleston's poker face showed little hints early on that he is up to treachery. Every great hero needs a great villain, and Loki is that great villain for Thor.
The script is hit-and-miss. The movie is at its strongest when Thor is on Earth, flirting with Jane Foster (Academy-Award winner Natalie Portman), brawling in a hospital or demanding a refill on his coffee. Thor struts down the street, chest out and head high, in the way that only a Norse God should. Also supplying some of the humor is research assistant Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings from the excellent "Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist").
The movie loses some of its steam when the story shifts to Asgard, where Thor's father, Odin (Academy-Award winner Anthony Hopkins for "The Silences of the Lambs"), is ruling the kingdom. Odin wants to turn his reign over to Thor, but realizes his son is a bit too impetuous. The Asgard kingdom looks tremendous, but the story is definitely better on Earth.
I don't want to give too much away, but another Marvel superhero already promised to appear in the 2012 "Avengers" movie makes a cameo appearance here. Thor will return to be in the "Avengers" movie, along with Robert Downey Jr. as "Iron Man" and Scarlett Johansson as "Black Widow," while Mark Ruffalo takes over as "The Incredible Hulk."
I am a comic book reader, but don't think that means I automatically give the movie a thumbs-up. I hated "Superman Returns" and the 2003 "Hulk" and really disliked "Spider-Man 3" and "X-Men 3" and both of the recent "Punisher" movies.
Shot on a $150 million budget, "Thor" earned an impressive $25 million domestically on Friday alone, and has already earned $159 million worldwide! The movie received an impressive 79 percent approval rating at Rottentomatoes.com. Average viewers liked it even more, with 70 percent giving it an ‘A' grade, and another 22 percent giving it a ‘B' grade, at Boxofficemojo.com
Vetter's grade: B
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First and foremost, the relatively-unknown Australian actor Chris Hemsworth totally and completely embodies the comic book hero. He is brazen and determined, with a bit of a short temper, but becomes a softy around an attractive woman, offering a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. I think all comic book readers who are familiar with the Thor character will agree that Hemsworth turned out to be the perfect choice to play him.
The script is hit-and-miss. The movie is at its strongest when Thor is on Earth, flirting with Jane Foster (Academy-Award winner Natalie Portman), brawling in a hospital or demanding a refill on his coffee. Thor struts down the street, chest out and head high, in the way that only a Norse God should. Also supplying some of the humor is research assistant Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings from the excellent "Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist").
The movie loses some of its steam when the story shifts to Asgard, where Thor's father, Odin (Academy-Award winner Anthony Hopkins for "The Silences of the Lambs"), is ruling the kingdom. Odin wants to turn his reign over to Thor, but realizes his son is a bit too impetuous. The Asgard kingdom looks tremendous, but the story is definitely better on Earth.
I don't want to give too much away, but another Marvel superhero already promised to appear in the 2012 "Avengers" movie makes a cameo appearance here. Thor will return to be in the "Avengers" movie, along with Robert Downey Jr. as "Iron Man" and Scarlett Johansson as "Black Widow," while Mark Ruffalo takes over as "The Incredible Hulk."
I am a comic book reader, but don't think that means I automatically give the movie a thumbs-up. I hated "Superman Returns" and the 2003 "Hulk" and really disliked "Spider-Man 3" and "X-Men 3" and both of the recent "Punisher" movies.
Shot on a $150 million budget, "Thor" earned an impressive $25 million domestically on Friday alone, and has already earned $159 million worldwide! The movie received an impressive 79 percent approval rating at Rottentomatoes.com. Average viewers liked it even more, with 70 percent giving it an ‘A' grade, and another 22 percent giving it a ‘B' grade, at Boxofficemojo.com
Vetter's grade: B
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