magnuskn |
magnuskn wrote:Did you like the first Thor movie?This. Movie. Was. AWESOME!
Best superhero movie since Avengers. Easily. Loki should get his own movie series. ^^
Not as much as this one. The first one was a bit plodding and had secondary characters like Sif and the Warriors Three look like ineffective buffoons. Asgard was well done, but by far not as beautiful like it was shown to be in this one.
DM_aka_Dudemeister |
I loved every second, all the cast played important roles in the saving of the day.
This was more Cosmic Fantasy Epic than the first's Cosmic Shakespearean Epic.
I wonder what will come next now
I'm glad Jane Foster had a pivotal role to play.
BPorter |
Wow, what a great movie! A perfect extension of the events in the Avengers, expansion of Thor's mythos, and a terrific blend of high fantasy and sci-fi. I expected to like it, but it blew all of my expectations away.
The CA: The Winter Soldier trailer looks phenomenal and we'll see if Guardians of the Galaxy can maintain the Marvel movie momentum, but while I thought the original Thor did a good job of making the transition to live-action movie despite the most "baggage" and non-traditional comic mythos, this movie cements Thor's role as an A-list superhero.
MMCJawa |
This might be my second favorite Marvel movie after Avengers. I was skeptical going in, because the Iron Man sequels have all been disappointing (although in different ways).
Great set design...Great action sequences...Great characterization. Have no idea where they will go next with the next Thor movie.
Peter Stewart |
Chiming in with those who enjoyed this film. I thought it was a significant step up from the first Thor movie (which wasn't bad), and definitely the best film since Avengers within the Marvel universe in my opinion.
I thought it also did a excellent job advancing the general plot for the universe and dropped a lot of hints as to where Avengers 2 is going (though I think many people were fairly certain).
Velcro Zipper |
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This movie was awesome. I like what they did with Kurse. Dude was a beast. That fight against Malekith at the end was fun to watch too.
I hope Surtur will be the main villain for the next Thor movie.
Personally, I'm hoping to see Jormundgandr in a movie because something like this would be awesome to see on an IMAX screen. Also, if they are still planning on introducing Enchantress in the third movie, I really hope they include Skurge. I always thought his last stand on Gjallerbru would make an awesome film sequence.
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MMCJawa |
Something I thought of last night while going to bed.
At the end of Iron Man 3, Tony Stark destroys his suits and decides to be just Tony Stark
At the end of Thor 2:
Based on trailers, it seems pretty likely that Captain America is going to part ways with Shield.
So will a big part of Avengers 2 be simply focused on getting the characters to take back their responsibilities? Even if it means sacrificing an ideal or dream?
DM Beckett |
I particularly liked the scenes when he just leaps off of a railing, catches the hammer as it goes by and flies off. Soundtrack was great. Very interesting conclusion scene and probably the best after the credits scene, too, (if you are a comics fan). Really liked what we see with Loki, too. I also really liked how they started to introduce the classic comic Thor element of him being torn between the two worlds.
The first movie had a lot of background to explain, which always left me feeling like the movie was really short. I get that it's not, it just feels that way. For the most part, everyone knows enough about Spider-man, Ironman, Cpt America, and the Hulk that you could just throw them in, but Thor is only vaguely tied to the Norse mythology, and is not as well known a character, so some set up and explanation is obviously required in the first movie. This one gets past all that is was amazing.
"Devil's Advocate" |
Something I thought of last night while going to bed.
At the end of Iron Man 3, Tony Stark destroys his suits and decides to be just Tony Stark
At the end of Thor 2:
** spoiler omitted **Based on trailers, it seems pretty likely that Captain America is going to part ways with Shield.
So will a big part of Avengers 2 be simply focused on getting the characters to take back their responsibilities? Even if it means sacrificing an ideal or dream?
Velcro Zipper |
Rumors about Kat Dennings playing a dual role of Darcy/Amora (the Enchantress) have been floating around since the first movie. Natalie Portman confirmed the rumors were false when that happened, but bleedingcool.com ran an article where they suggested it was happening in Thor: The Dark World instead. At this point I wouldn't be surprised if the Darcy/Amora thing becomes a red herring just to mess with people. Like another actress plays the real Amora, but they shoot a bunch of scenes where she disguises herself as Darcy to flirt with Thor or something like that.
Adamantine Dragon |
Since the general reviews have been mixed, albeit more positive than negative, and the response here seems to be universally positive, it makes me wonder if this movie has just nailed the elements that appeal to gamers.
My own take on the movie is that from a writing perspective, I wish they'd cool it with the silliness in virtually every situation imaginable. As with most things, that sort of humor is best done in moderation, this movie was simply overrun with it. But otherwise it was OK.
From a story perspective it strikes me as bizarre to hear all Thor's Asgardian buddies constantly telling him to cool it with the human chick, because it will only last an eyeblink.
What? Wouldn't that go the other way? Wouldn't Odin and the other Gods just roll their eyes, give each other a wink and a nudge, and say "Whatever Thor, get it out of your system, we're gonna go take a holiday until your human chick gets old and you lose interest. See you then."
Anyway, I did love the blend of sci-fi and fantasy in Asgard. Although I wish Hollywood writers would stop trying to pretend their magic had any connection to actual science since they have no clue whatsoever about actual science anyway.
Jaelithe |
Wouldn't that go the other way? Wouldn't Odin and the other Gods just roll their eyes, give each other a wink and a nudge, and say "Whatever Thor, get it out of your system, we're gonna go take a holiday until your human chick gets old and you lose interest. See you then."
Real family and friends would try to spare you the agony of loss, as Thor's do. They also know that he, as a being of substance, wouldn't lose interest in Jane simply because she'd gotten old. Instead, he'd be more likely to search the Nine Worlds for some way to make her immortal or restore her youth. Barring that, he'd likely stay at her side to savor every minute before losing her.
Adamantine Dragon |
Jaelithe, based on the mythologies of Norse and Roman/Greek gods, the immortal gods routinely dabbled with mortals and rarely, if ever, went to the lengths you describe to make them immortal.
If Thor truly loves her, then he's going to lose her regardless. They can't "spare him the agony of loss" by telling him to drop her, that only makes the agony sooner (and potentially greater since Thor knows she's right there but he can't have her because Daddy said "No") and robs Thor and Jane of the lives they can have together.
MMCJawa |
Adamantine Dragon wrote:Wouldn't that go the other way? Wouldn't Odin and the other Gods just roll their eyes, give each other a wink and a nudge, and say "Whatever Thor, get it out of your system, we're gonna go take a holiday until your human chick gets old and you lose interest. See you then."Real family and friends would try to spare you the agony of loss, as Thor's do. They also know that he, as a being of substance, wouldn't lose interest in Jane simply because she'd gotten old. Instead, he'd be more likely to search the Nine Worlds for some way to make her immortal or restore her youth. Barring that, he'd likely stay at her side to savor every minute before losing her.
Yep pretty much.
Other random notes:
It was really weird to keep seeing Chuck (i.e. Zachary Levi) in blond hair. Don't get me wrong...he did great in the Warriors 3, but I kept wanting to make Intersect jokes
The movie was fun, but probably plot line wise wasn't incredibly complicated. I suspect that hurt the reviews. There was no great metaphor or introspection on modern society, just a lot of great visuals and awesome fight sequences. Which to be honest, I would rather see that than gravitas handled badly (Points to Iron Man sequels). And the movie was able to be fun without making my brain hurt..something a lot of blockbusters haven't been so successful at.
I also have to wonder...how many homebrew DnD worlds have suddenly revised there portrayal of Dark Elves? Those guys were awesome and creepy, and I loved those blank-faced masks.
Now I am left wondering when dark elves will show up on Agents of Shield...They have already announced and upcoming episode dealing with after effects of Thor 2. It was obvious they weren't all dead at the end of the movie, so I can see a few stranded on Earth. and the hilarity that would ensue.
QXL99 |
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Jaelithe, based on the mythologies of Norse and Roman/Greek gods, the immortal gods routinely dabbled with mortals and rarely, if ever, went to the lengths you describe to make them immortal.
If Thor truly loves her, then he's going to lose her regardless. They can't "spare him the agony of loss" by telling him to drop her, that only makes the agony sooner (and potentially greater since Thor knows she's right there but he can't have her because Daddy said "No") and robs Thor and Jane of the lives they can have together.
But one of the points of adapting a Marvel character to the big screen is to honor the source material (since it made the character movie-worthy, after all). Asgard's discouraging of Thor's relationship with Jane Foster is well established in the comics...
Jason Nelson RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4; Contributor; Publisher, Legendary Games |
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Jaelithe |
Jaelithe, based on the mythologies of Norse and Roman/Greek gods, the immortal gods routinely dabbled with mortals and rarely, if ever, went to the lengths you describe to make them immortal.
More relevant than traditional mythology is Marvel canon, Adamantine Dragon, in which Odin has made clear that he's not overly enthusiastic about Thor's dalliance with a mortal woman.
If Thor truly loves her, then he's going to lose her regardless. They can't "spare him the agony of loss" by telling him to drop her, that only makes the agony sooner (and potentially greater since Thor knows she's right there but he can't have her because Daddy said "No") and robs Thor and Jane of the lives they can have together.
Not quite, Adamantine Dragon.
He most certainly can be spared the agony of loss as relates to a pair of star-crossed lovers, mortal and immortal; Thor is good-hearted and selfless enough that he would be happy for Jane if she found love with a human and lived the rest of her short life content. Besides, it's clear that he and Sif have a spark, as well, and she is much better suited for a timeless romance than a woman who'll very soon (relatively speaking) run out of time.
There's a difference between an attraction you know can't go anywhere for legitimate reasons (which is what they have right now), and a long, consummated affair in which the pain of deprivation and loss is excruciating. Odin wishes to spare Thor the latter, which is far worse.
On the other hand, sometimes love is worth it. Time will tell. We know what happens in the comics, though.