Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård & Tom Hiddleston
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Written by: Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne
Genre(s): Action, Comic Book
NO SPOILERS HERE!
The summer blockbuster season has arrived! It’s been about eight months since I’ve seen a movie in a theater. Why?… well, to save money… been too busy… most of my movie watching is done on DVD (not Blu-ray). Surprisingly, the admission price was only $5.75. Nice! I sure got my money’s worth with THOR.
This movie reminded me of a lot of IRON MAN — characters which I cared about surrounded in hyper-action and in an exciting story with heart. I must say, Stan Lee and MARVEL COMICS are building up an impressive resume of films. I cannot wait until the AVENGERS are fully unleashed on the big screen with Samuel L. Jackson as S.H.I.E.L.D.’s NICK FURY.
Also, terrific casting by director Kenneth Branagh and his crew. Chris Helmsworth is a mountain of man with a physique carved by the gods, while Natalie Portman, one of my favorites, plays a sweetheart bringing her charm and warmth to this spectacle.
I’m not sure if this was intentional or not, but the realm of Asgard, Thor’s home world, had a retro look and feel which reminded me a lot of FLASH GORDON (1980). Very nice production design since I felt Asgard has been around for ages — not modern, but yet set in a time beyond our existence and dreams.
Do yourself a favor, skip Pirates and see this marvel instead!
Watch trailer here:
