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Community => Watto's Junk Yard => Topic started by: DSJ™ on May 16, 2009, 08:59 PM
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Marvel’s Thor is Chris Hemsworth (http://screenrant.com/marvel-thor-cast-chris-hemsworth-carl-8876/)
Chris Hemsworth Is 'Thor' (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-chris-hemsworth-is-thor/)
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Well, I have never seen him act, but he's a great match for Thor's face from the pic that was posted.
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Not a bad choice.
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I liked him as Kirk's dad, and I think he will do well as Thor.
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It looks like Loki has been cast (http://www.newsarama.com/film/050919-Loki.html) as well.
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It looks like Loki has been cast (http://www.newsarama.com/film/050919-Loki.html) as well.
The picture in the story does give him a good Loki look.
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Marvel’s Thor is Chris Hemsworth (http://screenrant.com/marvel-thor-cast-chris-hemsworth-carl-8876/)
Chris Hemsworth Is 'Thor' (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-chris-hemsworth-is-thor/)
He's a dam soap actor, and not a great one at that, maybe i'm being picky cause i've been forced to watch that crappy show he is on by my wife. Surely there had to have been better canditates??
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Looks like Natalie Portman has been cast for Thor. Natalie Portman in Thor (http://www.marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=12318)
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Looks like Natalie Portman has been cast for Thor. Natalie Portman in Thor (http://www.marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=12318)
That's dissapointing. Natalie is nice eye candy and I think a pretty decent actress, but I'm not sure that she takes big action flicks (alla Star Wars) very seriously and the results are pretty obvious on screen. Maybe it was just Lucas and a lack of direction - here's hoping we get the "Where the Heart is" version instead of a Star Wars clone.
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Given every other actor in the prequels was awful, I think the blame there falls on Lucas. ;)
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Given every other actor in the prequels was awful, I think the blame there falls on Lucas. ;)
I don't know, I thought Ewan was pretty good. Liam was okay too as far as I'm concerned.
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I thought Ewan's acting in AOTC fell pretty flat. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the prequels could've been 100 times better with a decent director and a script writing team.
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Learn Who Plays The Title Character’s Daddy, The God Odin, In Kenneth Branagh’s THOR!!
(http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42909)
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Yahoo Movies (http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/movie-stills/gallery/2588/thor-stills#info) has the first picture up of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in next summer's movie.
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Not bad... though it looks more like rubber than armor.
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Maybe i am way behind and dont know if this is legit but has anyone else seen this Thor villian spoiler image? (http://www.hundredpercentsd.com/main/2010/04/29/first-look-at-the-villian-from-thor-movie-the-destroyer/)
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Maybe i am way behind and dont know if this is legit but has anyone else seen this Thor villian spoiler image? (http://www.hundredpercentsd.com/main/2010/04/29/first-look-at-the-villian-from-thor-movie-the-destroyer/)
Very true to the comics.
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Maybe i am way behind and dont know if this is legit but has anyone else seen this Thor villian spoiler image? (http://www.hundredpercentsd.com/main/2010/04/29/first-look-at-the-villian-from-thor-movie-the-destroyer/)
Very true to the comics.
Awesome. Great selection and he looks spot on.
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Thor Set Visit (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102352-go-on-the-thor-set), through Entertainment Tonight, you can see a brief shot of Anthony Hopkins as Odin, as well as Thor and some others. Also, interviews with Hemsworth, Portman, and Kenneth Branagh.
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Cool - thanks for posting. I didn't realize Portman was in the flick - not sure how I feel about that. The set and couple of shots they featured weren't overly exciting either, but I still have high hopes for this flick.
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What's wrong with Portman? Look at the great job she did in V for Vendetta.
Oh.
Wait....
Nevermind. :-[
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What's wrong with Portman? Look at the great job she did in V for Vendetta.
Oh.
Wait....
Nevermind. :-[
;) I was referring more to her acting prowess in the Star Wars flicks, but yeah, V4V was right up there too.
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Thor Set Visit (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102352-go-on-the-thor-set), through Entertainment Tonight, you can see a brief shot of Anthony Hopkins as Odin, as well as Thor and some others. Also, interviews with Hemsworth, Portman, and Kenneth Branagh.
something about Thor in a hoodie just isn't knocking me off my feet.
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I had forgotten she was in Thor, just makes me even more pumped for the movie. She is so beautiful.
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I had forgotten she was in Thor, just makes me even more pumped for the movie. She is so beautiful.
She's like a little Julia Roberts.
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New pic (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/103951-new-photo-the-gods-of-thor) from the Thor movie, showing Thor, Odin, and Loki.
(http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/thorodinloki.jpg)
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Looks good to me, I am pumped for the movie.
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New pic (http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/Thor/large/hr_Thor_2.jpg) from Thor, showing (from a distance) Thor, Odin, Loki, Fandral, Hogun, and Frigga.
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Is it me, or does it look a little too "Flash Gordon"?
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Higher-rez version of that Thor photo (http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/1648/thorhr2.jpg)
Honestly, I think it looks pretty good. Having never seen Flash Gordon, I can't comment on that. But what little I have seen of Flash... goofy blonde guy in a shirt that says "Flash"... I'd say the production values here are far superior. I like Loki's armor and helmet.
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Higher-rez version of that Thor photo (http://www.darkhorizons.com/assets/0012/1648/thorhr2.jpg)
Honestly, I think it looks pretty good. Having never seen Flash Gordon, I can't comment on that. But what little I have seen of Flash... goofy blonde guy in a shirt that says "Flash"... I'd say the production values here are far superior. I like Loki's armor and helmet.
The production values of the 1980 Flash Gordon really can't be criticized. Considering when that movie was made, the production values were waaaaay ahead of their time. In a lot of ways, they hold up far better than those of many other Sci Fi movies.
It's pretty campy, and not for everyone, but you should totally watch it.
As far as Thor...Loki looks great.
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You know, your right. It does look like Flash Gordon. The costumes are simular and the sets are almost identical. I have a bad feeling about this.
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Thor a-ah
Savior of the Universe
Thor a-ah
He'll save every one of us
He's for every one of us
Stand for every one of us
He save with a mighty hand
Every man, every woman
Every child, with a mighty
Thor... :D
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I thought "Mings Palace" when I saw it too.
And Ryan is right, Flash Gordon is definately a must see.
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And Ryan is right, Flesh Gordon is definately a must see.
Fixed that for you.
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And Ryan is right, Flesh Gordon is definately a must see.
Fixed that for you.
Ooh, the pain! The humiliation! The hemorrhoids! ;D
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Flesh Gordon - Wasn't there really a movie called that?
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Flesh Gordon - Wasn't there really a movie called that?
Ayup.
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FLASH Gordon. Opps. :D
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I am more exicted about Thor than Cap. I think this is awesome!
(http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel/i/content/resized/62d27bae0628eff46465505360090547.jpg)
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Speaking of Thor, another new still (http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2010-07-20-comic-con-fans21_ST_N.htm) was released today, courtesy of USA Today.
(http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2010/07/21/thorx-large.jpg)
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Damn, that guy has some pipes.
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Official Site (http://thor.marvel.com/) now online.
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Wasn't the guy that found the Hammer just a scrawny dude? That pic looks like the first time the hammer is encountered so why does he have the build already?
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In one of the comic book stories he was a crippled doctor. I don't think he was ever "scrawny." I don't think that's the origin story they're using for the film, anyway.
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You know physical therapy can do wonders for you. ;)
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In one of the comic book stories he was a crippled doctor. I don't think he was ever "scrawny." I don't think that's the origin story they're using for the film, anyway.
Yeah, that's it. Sorry, that's just the origin version I remembered so obviously not the same here.
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In one of the comic book stories he was a crippled doctor. I don't think he was ever "scrawny." I don't think that's the origin story they're using for the film, anyway.
Yeah, that's it. Sorry, that's just the origin version I remembered so obviously not the same here.
I don't have the old Journey Into Mystery comic, but I believe Donald Blake was a doctor with a lame leg. The story is something along the lines of Thor being banished to Midgard (Earth) and I vaguely recall him being trapped in Ice or something. Blake finds him or rather the stick I think and uses it as a cane. When the stick is slammed to the ground it turns into the Hammer. Blake goes off into some void and Thor appears. Likewise, when Thor is done fighting off baddies, he strikes the hammer to the ground. Blake and the stick return, Thor and the Hammer are back in the void. It's very similar to the Hulk concept when you think about it. The early comics also introduced the idea that if the hammer was away from Thor for more than 60 seconds he would return to being Blake, but who knows how much (if any) of this they will keep in the movie.
Since they already have Thor's hammer alla IM2, I'm betting they go with the sword-in-the-stone bit. It was said that no one but Thor could ever lift the hammer except in times of great need (a handful of marvel U characters have used the hammer when Thor was incapacitated). I bet they have trouble lifting it and somehow Blake is the one to do it.
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HELMETS! (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104605-sdcc-the-helmets-from-thor-revealed)
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Wow... so Thor wears the winged helmet?
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Wow... so Thor wears the winged helmet?
Yep - the one the right. Loki has the horns on the left and the middle one must be Odin's.
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Thor gets wings. Cap doesn't. What at world. :-X
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5 Minute Trailer (http://www.silenthillresorts.com/news/cinema/thor-comic-con-trailer-leaked-1187)
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5 Minute Trailer (http://www.silenthillresorts.com/news/cinema/thor-comic-con-trailer-leaked-1187)
Video removed to copyright infrigement... kak!
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I saw it before they took it down. It gave away a lot more plot than I expected. Otherwise it looked pretty decent.
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One that's still working (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xe6xgi_thor-la-bande-annonce-rageuse_shortfilms)
It looks ******* fantastic.
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Whoa! That is soooooooooooooo butt **** awesome!
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Wow...I've sort of avoided a lot of anything on this film so I had no idea Natalie was in it...looks great, the Destroyer stuff at the end was cool
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SPOILER....
Um, the Destroyer Armor? Unbelievable! This movie looks amazing!
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I really can't wait for this one. Looks awesome!
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I had no idea that this was so far along in production. At most I expected a lame teaser with a hammer and a Thor logo.
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One that's still working (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xe6xgi_thor-la-bande-annonce-rageuse_shortfilms)
It looks ******* fantastic.
"Is that one of Stark's?"
"I dunno. He never tells me anything."
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I'm not a huge fan of Thor in Marvel comics, but as he related to the latest round of Asgardian action in Siege, I loved most of those books.
That said, this looks awesome and I'll be seeing it opening day for sure. That trailer is on steroids, 5 minutes long. Whew.
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Crap. Looks like a direct to DVD movie with *SPOILER*
Thor coming to earth and all.
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I'm not sure what to think yet. The trailer does have some pretty cool stuff, but it is a little...different...than what we're used to I guess with comic book movies. It will be interesting to see how a movie like this does. Although I do like Thor, I can't say that I've really read a lot of his individual stories but more so the Avengers team stuff (or event stuff). I've read some of the somewhat recent JMS run on the character, but as far as older stuff goes, not really. I do hope it turns out well though.
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I dunno why but i totally geeked hearing them mention Stark. How crazy is it that we're getting a series of movies that intertwine with one another like this? That said, this movie looks like it'll be pretty cool, though it really looks like it's got a lot going on to fit into a normal movie length.
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I dunno why but i totally geeked hearing them mention Stark. How crazy is it that we're getting a series of movies that intertwine with one another like this? That said, this movie looks like it'll be pretty cool, though it really looks like it's got a lot going on to fit into a normal movie length.
Yeah, I really like that whole "shared universe" thing as well. The only thing that bugs me about it is I really wish characters like Spidey, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four could be included as well - but the fact that they are licensed out to other studios (Sony, Fox) means they can't be. I mean, how cool would it be to have cameos like that in each other's movies? Especially since the majority of the MU is based in NYC.
I hope that WB/DC tries to build the same type of "shared universe" with their movies as well, although sometimes it doesn't sound like they care about that. Nolan's Batman is obviously a thing all its own, but his possible future Superman sounds like it may be as well. We'll see if there is anything included in Green Lantern, but having Amanda Waller in the cast of characters might mean there is something there. I mean, if done well, just think how cool it would be if they took the "Marvel approach" and built towards a Justice League movie. That, at least if done reasonably well, would be huge. There is so much buzz with the Avengers already, and I think the JLA probably has a lot more recognition among "non-fans". The only thing is, I imagine they would have to have a new Batman - but I'm not all that sure that Nolan/Bale's Batman would really fit into a JLA movie very well. The individual franchise is great, but it is tougher picturing Bale growling his Batman voice at the other JLA members. Anyways...back to Thor....:)
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DC is a licensing nightmare. Too many creators and studios own too many different rights. It's a wonder they get anything at all on TV or the big screen. For Smallville on TV they can't show Superman's costume or even call him "Superman" because the rights are held by a different entity than owns "Clark Kent" and "Smallville."
I've heard that Marvel Studios is trying to collect back all their properties as the agreements with other studios expire. I know the Punisher recently reverted. I think Fantastic Four is likely to revert soon. But with Spider-man and X-men I'm thinking Sony and Fox are going to continue to pay out huge licensing fees to keep their claws in them.
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DC is a licensing nightmare. Too many creators and studios own too many different rights. It's a wonder they get anything at all on TV or the big screen. For Smallville on TV they can't show Superman's costume or even call him "Superman" because the rights are held by a different entity than owns "Clark Kent" and "Smallville."
Interesting...I always figured that the costume and name was something that they were saving until the end when Clark truly became Superman. I guess it will just end with him being the blur in the black shirt with the logo.
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I know they're negotiating with the rights holders for a closing shot of him in the real costume to finish the series. So far they haven't agreed to terms, from what I've heard.
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As far as Bats goes, odds are he'll get another reboot after Nolan's 3rd installment, so maybe they can do something with that version. As far as I'm concerned though, they shouldn't even bother with a Justice League movie unless they can at least get the big 3 involved. Supes, Bats and Wonder Woman are a must. Wierd about all the licensing stuff though, I thought WB owned most of em since they always appear under that banner. Are the rules different with animation or somthing? There seems to be no trouble mixing characters together in animated form.
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There are TV rights, movie rights, video game rights. WB might own the rights to JLA for animation. I know they couldn't use the team name "JLA" in Smallville because of rights issues, so they called them "JSA" which I guess was another DC team. I also read how the estates of some character creators have sued DC and won the rights to various characters. It's truly insane.
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Sounds like a nightmare for the legal departments. I guess it'll be something of a miracle if it ever happens, which is a shame. I wonder what the creators of these characters would say about it all, would they be all for seeing them on the big screen together? Would they want a crap load of money for it or it's a no go? Or would they even care one way or another?
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I know that DC really took advantage of a bunch of artists and writers in their early days, particularly the guys who made Superman, just because of how copyright was set up back then. They might not be all that upset to see their heirs fights for some piece of the pie.
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Yeah, as far as the JLA goes, if they can't use all the "big guns" in one movie - I don't know if I'd be interested either. I want the "Big 3" of Bats, Supes, and WW - as well as the Flash, Green Lantern, and hopefully characters like Aquaman and Martian Manhunter. The "Big 7" if you will....I agree though, if there is a Batman included, it will likely be a new one. From the sounds of things, Nolan (and likely Bale) will be done with the character once their trilogy is complete (in 2012), and then we'll probably see a reboot.
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Maybe the reboot of Batman can make him MORE Dark and MORE sinister and LESS of a hero. That would be unique... ::)
Give me 60's era TV Batman any day.
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I know they're negotiating with the rights holders for a closing shot of him in the real costume to finish the series. So far they haven't agreed to terms, from what I've heard.
A dream sequence?
Smallville Comic-Con 2010 Season 10 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfA2vSwYeIc)
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So.... Lex Luthor is Cobra Commander?
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I know they're negotiating with the rights holders for a closing shot of him in the real costume to finish the series. So far they haven't agreed to terms, from what I've heard.
A dream sequence?
Smallville Comic-Con 2010 Season 10 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfA2vSwYeIc)
Sweet! I guess they've made some progress in the negotiations. ;D
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I'm geeked over Smallville right now Bill, this season is going to rock!
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Yeah, as far as the JLA goes, if they can't use all the "big guns" in one movie - I don't know if I'd be interested either. I want the "Big 3" of Bats, Supes, and WW - as well as the Flash, Green Lantern, and hopefully characters like Aquaman and Martian Manhunter. The "Big 7" if you will....I agree though, if there is a Batman included, it will likely be a new one. From the sounds of things, Nolan (and likely Bale) will be done with the character once their trilogy is complete (in 2012), and then we'll probably see a reboot.
I want to see the made up for the old cartoon characters like Apache Chief and Black Vulcan.
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I love that the Universe is combined with Thor and the Avengers cast. If Spidey can't be in this universe, I would be happy if they put Spidey and the FF in the same Universe. Seems like that would work too. It could get us a more appropriate symbiote story.
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Official Movie Poster (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/112046-thor-poster-debuts)
(http://www.comingsoon.net/nextraimages/Thor-poster2.jpg)
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Thor - First Teaser Poster & Trailer Information (http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=13697)
I guess a trailer will be posted today at 4 pm pacific
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Trailer is up! (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810026342/video/23447610)
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Months ago, I saw the leaked Comic Con footage...the link I clicked on said trailer....heck, it was the movie condensed, probably. Saved me $7.50 in the future though. :P
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Months ago, I saw the leaked Comic Con footage...the link I clicked on said trailer....heck, it was the movie condensed, probably. Saved me $7.50 in the future though. :P
Where the hell do you live?! We said goodbye to $7 movies 10 years ago where I live in NY.
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New theatrical trailer (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810026342/video/23447610) for Thor. Have to say, it looks pretty sweet to me.
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So Portman is in it huh?
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Couldn't sleep much early this morning so I caught HDnet's trailer block. Looks like an okish movie, but I don't really know who this guy is and don't really care. OH! - there's a movie coming out with a killer tire too - unrelated to Thor I guess.
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Screen grab from some footage floating around the internet:
Hawkeye (http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1205/hawkeyeg.png)
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What's with the magically floating dumpster/tree stand? Also, **** yeah, Hawkeye!
E...
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Screen grab from some footage floating around the internet:
Hawkeye (http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1205/hawkeyeg.png)
Now all we need is Corporal Klinger and B.J. Hunnicut....Oh wait... wrong show. Sorry. :-[
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Screen grab from some footage floating around the internet:
Hawkeye (http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1205/hawkeyeg.png)
That's a weird shot. Looks more like Palpatine with a Bow. :-\
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Early reviews from Thor seem to be pretty positive:
Best Marvel Film Yet (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=31910)
Nine out of Ten (http://comicbookmovie.com/thor/news/?a=35419)
Granted, these are more "comic" fans viewing, so we'll have to see what the general public thinks of the God of Thunder. I'm looking forward to seeing it though.
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Ive been waiting a long time fo this one, just a few weeks left. the reiews sound really good.
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SPOILER: "After credits" easter egg (http://theflickcast.com/2011/04/22/spoilers-ahead-watch-the-post-credit-easter-egg-from-thor/) from Thor
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Early reviews from Thor seem to be pretty positive:
Best Marvel Film Yet (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=31910)
Nine out of Ten (http://comicbookmovie.com/thor/news/?a=35419)
Granted, these are more "comic" fans viewing, so we'll have to see what the general public thinks of the God of Thunder. I'm looking forward to seeing it though.
I saw it a day or so ago here in Australia and was blown away.... will not spoil but I do believe it would amaze a non-comic reading movie-goer.
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Not too great of an after credits scene, i was hoping to see the infinity gauntlet.
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Not too great of an after credits scene, i was hoping to see the infinity gauntlet.
Yeah, that Easter Egg is a little cracked in my opinion. It does at least confirm that a certain someone will be prominent in the Avengers movie (and no, I'm not talking about Thor). Thanks Jay!
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Is that supposed to be the CC?
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Yes.
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What's the CC? I'm drawing a blank on the acronym.
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Cosmic Cube
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Thanks Scott! I did a little research on the Marvel Wiki page and the Cosmic Cube has some connection to the Beyonder? Pretty cool, since I really liked the Secret Wars series.
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Apropos of nothing, if the Kiss classic "God of Thunder" is not on the soundtrack to this film, there should be an official investigation by the Justice Department.
How can you have a movie about Thor and not roll that out during the closing credits? I don't see a way.
;D
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Apropos of nothing, if the Kiss classic "God of Thunder" is not on the soundtrack to this film, there should be an official investigation by the Justice Department.
How can you have a movie about Thor and not roll that out during the closing credits? I don't see a way.
;D
Even "Adventures in Baby Sitting" had that song. ;)
(http://fans.donofriofans.com/albums/photos01/Adventures_in_Babysitting_17.sized.jpg)
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Anybody going to see this over the next few days?
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Anybody going to see this over the next few days?
I think a few of us in the MN group are holding out until our next meeting. I did notice it got an A in the EW review, which has got to be a first for a comic book movie. Gives me high hopes for it!
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I just got back.
Thought it was pretty good. Fun overall and big on action and all that stuff.
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Going next week on a weeknight when the tween set thins out...
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I was terribly disappointed in the lack of beefcake. Criminal. And really? Destroy everything? REALLY? Otherwise, the movie was enjoyable and just fine.
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Caught it this afternoon, and I actually thought it was really good. Better than I expected actually. I've heard some putting it almost on par with the first Iron Man, and I could see that. It is a different type of movie (from Iron Man), sure, but I thought it was really well done.
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Caught it this afternoon, and I actually thought it was really good. Better than I expected actually. I've heard some putting it almost on par with the first Iron Man, and I could see that. It is a different type of movie (from Iron Man), sure, but I thought it was really well done.
That was sort of what I was thinking when I left the theater... these comic book movies can be really good like Iron man or inexplicably bad like Fantastic Four or the first Hulk. It's all about the tone and direction I think. Thor was on the better side of that scale.
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Saw it last night. It was good. I have no idea what the thing after the credits is (even after reading the above posts) but I love that Marvel does that. I also really enjoy the Stan Lee cameos.
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I don't know. I liked the Fantastic Four movies. Granted, the first Hulk movie really did stink.
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Actually... I didn't see Fantastic Four, although it looked hokey to me. How about I replace that example with Ghost Rider?
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Saw it last night. It was good. I have no idea what the thing after the credits is (even after reading the above posts) but I love that Marvel does that. I also really enjoy the Stan Lee cameos.
SPOILER ALERT
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Apparently that thing at the end is supposed to be the Cosmic Cube. In the Marvel Universe, this is a devise that can essentially alter reality (think a modern version of a genie in a lamp). Loki inadvertantly first brought the Avengers together in the comics, so sounds like they're keeping that aspect, but incorporating the CC as well. I don't know where it came from, but the cube was tied to a creature called the Super Adaptoid at one point - a creature that could mimic the abilities of anything it saw. He was one of my favorite baddies as a kid, so I hope this is a sign that they're bringing him into the movie.
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More spoilers....
One of the early Cap photos had Red Skull holding a Cosmic Cube, so I expect it to tie together with this and The Avengers.
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More spoilers......
Just kidding.
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I saw it and thought it was great. Much better than I expected it to be.
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I always look forward to Dressel Rebel's spoilers. >:D
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Saw it, liked it. Crowd remarkably well behaved but then most were a caricature of a nerdy, comic book reading, toy collecting individual. The only person talking during the movie was a middle aged woman that almost got the hammer of Thor in the side of her head.
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The only person talking during the movie was a middle aged woman that almost got the hammer of Thor in the side of her head.
You just had to wear a costume, didn't you. :-*
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The only person talking during the movie was a middle aged woman that almost got the hammer of Thor in the side of her head.
Coincidentally, that's what I call my wiener. ;D
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Saw the movie earlier this week. All in all, it was pretty good. Thor has to be one of the single most difficult characters to cast because of both the physicality of the character and his mythological background. How do you cast a norse god? But I think Chris Hemsworth pulled it off.
Natalie Portman? Mmmm. She's like a fine wine, just getting better with age!
I thought I had a good idea of where the easter egg scene was going, but now I'm not so sure. I could've sworn that the name of Stellan Skarsgaard's character was the name of a pretty significant Marvel villain (Avengers, FF, Secret Wars, etc). But the whole CC story might run counter to that.
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I could've sworn that the name of Stellan Skarsgaard's character was the name of a pretty significant Marvel villain (Avengers, FF, Secret Wars, etc). But the whole CC story might run counter to that.
Nah, "Erik Selvig" doesn't show up anywhere on the Marvel Wiki. I gotta conclude he's a new character.
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Saw Thor Friday night with my friends Joe K and T.J. (Bill and Jesse know them). Really liked it. Saw it in 3D IMAX and it looked really crisp and clear. I loved the way they did Asgard. Looked as good as or better than Coruscant from the SW films.
The plot was decent, and I loved the cameos. Hemsworth did a great job, IMO, and I still can't get over how huge he got to play that role. I liked Portman in this film...way better chemistry than between her and Hayden in the SW films. I thought they kind of wasted Kat Dennings, though. She's a good actress and it didn't feel like she had much to work with.
I wasn't sure how I was going to like this, was more looking forward to Captain America, but thought Thor really stepped up. Now I'm hoping CA can follow.
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The only person talking during the movie was a middle aged woman that almost got the hammer of Thor in the side of her head.
Coincidentally, that's what I call my wiener. ;D
You call your wiener a "middle aged woman?" That's weird.
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Saw it Friday night, but I had to go to 2 different theatres to find a non-3D showing. (Damn I am sick of that crude, sucky 3D crap...just give it up already, please)
Thought it was good, a solid summer movie effort. If you don't overthink it too much, it's a pretty fun ride. I'm not so much of a Thor purist that I was horribly offended by any of the plot changes. I did want to see that winged helmet though.
Thought Loki came off as much more of a sympathetic villain than the mustache twirling arch enemy from the comics. Was actually kind of refreshing to have a villain with some depth.
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Thought Loki came off as much more of a sympathetic villain than the mustache twirling arch enemy from the comics. Was actually kind of refreshing to have a villain with some depth.
Since when did Loki ever have a mustache? ???
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Is that a joke, are you really unfamiliar with the "mustache twirling arch enemy" reference?
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LOL...it's just an expression. A reference to the old B/W silent movie villains, who always bore a trademark sinister mustache they would invariably stroke or twirl malevolently.
Loki in the comics was always clean shaven as I recall, but then again, so was Thor and somehow that got lost in the movie.
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I get the reference, just thought you were being more literal with your comment. I never really thought of Loki as that kind of villian. He's definitely a plotter, but has always been portrayed as somewhat feable and whiney in the stories I've read, gaining people's sympathy and then preying on them. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I have read a lot of Thor, so it will be fun to see how well the characters fit with my expectations.
As for Thor, he did actually sport a scruffy beard for a while in the comics. He was using it to hide injuries, but it was a cool look for him. Ultimates Thor also sports a beard and we know that some of the movie characters more closely resemble the Ultimates version of their character (i.e. Sam Jackson as Nick Fury instead of David Hasslehoff).
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I saw it this past weekend with my son and we loved it - go check it out
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So....would I have to watch this movie and all the other upcoming comic hero type movies to understand the eventual Avengers flick ?
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No? Maybe? I wouldn't be surprised that there are some inside jokes in the Avengers that you'll get if you've seen the previous movies. But why wouldn't you watch them anyway? Two excellent Iron Man films, Thor was really good and Captain America, hopefully, will be just as good.
Hulk? Well...I don't know if you'll need to see either film since neither actor that played Banner will be in the Avengers. But I'd watch the film with Norton in it just in case.
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I'm just not a big comic fan and don't really care for some dude with a hammer and another with a shield. Going against the grain on this site, but I think I read maybe an X-Men and a Spiderman comic when I was a kid, but had 0 interest. I loved the first Iron Man movie and could have cared less about the last two Hulk movies so I dunno...Guess it couldn't hurt to netflix it in a few months.
Is Green Latern an Avenger? That movie looks pretty nifty. :)
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Is Green Latern an Avenger? That movie looks pretty nifty. :)
No. Wrong universe. He is with the Justice League.
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Pre-Avengers Movies:
- Iron Man I
- Iron Man II
- Thor
- Captain America
- Hulk
I finally caught Thor last night and thought it was great. I think you'd like it if you liked Iron Man, Mike. Not the same film, but in the same vein of Iron Man and the first Transformers movie (lots of action, a pretty good plot, sprinkled with some humor throughout). The Norse Gods are masters of advanced tech and sorcery, so it's more sci-fi than Viking dude swinging his hammer around. If you see it, hang around after the credits for the Easter Egg scene (prelude to the Avengers movie I think).
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Pre-Avengers Movies:
- Iron Man I
- Iron Man II
- Thor
- Captain America
The new Hulk (Ed Norton's version) belongs on that list too, right? I know Norton is not playing Banner anymore, but based on the cameo's its part of the "arc" I think.
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I added the Hulk...not sure how much of that storyline will be used since the movie didn't seem to do as well and the actor is different. Did Hulk have an Easter Egg at the end?
Anyone else catch the cameo of another upcoming Avenger in Thor?
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I think Hulk had the Easter Egg whith Tony Stark tracking down the General in a bar and talking to him.
I caught the cameo in Thor. I thought it was awesome and really geeked out when it happened.
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I think Hulk had the Easter Egg whith Tony Stark tracking down the General in a bar and talking to him.
Yep, that was the Easter Egg cameo at the end of Hulk.
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Finally saw this today and loved it. I caught the little easter egg at the end, but I'm scratching my head as to its meaning. I wasn't much of an Avengers fan, so it's probably incredibly obvious, but I'm missing it.
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It'll be made a lot clearer in Captain America.
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Anyone else catch the cameo of another upcoming Avenger in Thor?
If you're talking Hawkeye popping up during Thor's rain fight then yes.....
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Patty Jenkins to direct Thor 2 (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/22/monster-director-patty-jenkins-considered-for-thor-2-breaking/)? Maybe.
I've never seen "Monster" but I saw The Killing and it was good. I wasn't blown away by Branagh's Thor so I'm not going to cry over a different director. Plus, it's not like Favreau had any action/adventure/comic directing under his belt when he blew up with "Iron Man," so it may be good to pick a director that has potential to bring a new attitude to this type of film.
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Finally caught Thor today...it was good but nowhere near the quality of Iron Man or Cap. I also noticed on the Blu Ray that the movie was really really dark in a lot of spots...so dark I had to adjust the contrast. Doesn't mean I'm not excited for next summer though...I really can't wait!
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Trailer for "Thor: The Dark World"
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/marvel/thorthedarkworld/
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Looks interesting enough. Surprised to see Loki in it. Had no idea he was going to be in this one.
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Looks interesting enough. Surprised to see Loki in it. Had no idea he was going to be in this one.
I'm officially off board then. That effeminate douche is the worst excuse for a "super villain" I have ever seen. It's tiresome already, two movies is enough. Has anyone even bothered to read the comics?
Hela would have been a way better choice.
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Hopefully Portman doesn't die in this one. I don't want to see Thor yelling "Nooooo!"
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Looks interesting enough. Surprised to see Loki in it. Had no idea he was going to be in this one.
I'm officially off board then. That effeminate douche is the worst excuse for a "super villain" I have ever seen. It's tiresome already, two movies is enough. Has anyone even bothered to read the comics?
Hela would have been a way better choice.
Loki doesn't play the main villain here. That role is set up for another character from the Thor comics, and we got a very brief glimpse of him in the trailer. This is clearly just a teaser trailer.
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Loki doesn't play the main villain here. That role is set up for another character from the Thor comics, and we got a very brief glimpse of him in the trailer. This is clearly just a teaser trailer.
+1 I'm glad they have Loki in, but not the main baddie. I loved the older Thor comics where they bothered to at least still show cameos of key characters. We should get an update on Loki, but don't want to see a lot of him again in this next film.
Trust in Marvel - they haven't let us down yet!
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Tom Hiddleston is HUGE with the ladies. Sploosh factor 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. No way were they going to put out a Thor movie without him.
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Wow. Tom Hiddleston got into character and costume to introduce the Thor - The Dark World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sYVSEuABPQ) panel? Looks like a case of an actor appreciating what a comic book movie can do for their career.
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There's no Tom Hiddleston; he really is Loki.
There's something to be said for not killing off a comic book movie villain too soon.
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New Thor: The Dark World trailer:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/07/watch-the-new-thor-the-dark-world-trailer (http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/07/watch-the-new-thor-the-dark-world-trailer)
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Looks pretty good.
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Very cool as trailers go. I'm glad to see that Loki is still in the mix. In the movies thus far, the relationship between Thor and Loki has helped both characters immensely. And I think Alan Taylor was a good choice for a director this time around. Kenneth Branaugh did a good job with establishing the characters in the first film. But Taylor's experience on Game of Thrones has shown that he can work well in an immersive fantasy type of genre and give it a sense of realism that sucks in the audience.
But the question remains: will the audience buy "Chuck" as the new Fandral? ;)
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"Thor: The Dark World" premiered in London yesterday, and early reviews are pretty positive:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor_the_dark_world/
I'm eager to see this in a few weeks.
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Just saw it tonight. Don't want to say too much. This one is on-par or possibly even better than the first Thor movie. There are some really great moments of humor injected into the story.
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Is Chuck really Fandral? What happened to the original guy?
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Schedule conflict of some sort.
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Is Chuck really Fandral? What happened to the original guy?
The original guy is Prince Charming in Once Upon a Time and it was a scheduling conflict.
Levi does fine
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Saw it Friday. Two thumbs up. It was awesome.
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We went today...I'll give it a solid 7 out of 10. I heard going into it that the humor was what carried this one and I just didn't see it or think anything was that funny. The effects were awesome, loved the design of the Dark Elves. I have never been a huge fan of Thor, nothing against the guy or the character. The extended trailer to Cap was probably my favorite part of the day
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Just got out if the theater, enjoyed it more than the first one. The mid credits scene has me completely pumped. Completely sick and awesome what they are leading up to!
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I caught the movie last night.
The extended Cap trailer was indeed VERY cool to check out. I was actually very surprised to see just how much of that elevator fight scene was included. And it really illustrated that Cap is more than just some guy who's in amazing physical condition. It was nice to see some of Falcon and the Winter Soldier, too. But I'm left wondering about Crossbones, who is also supposed to be in the movie.
As for Thor - The Dark World? Very cool, but clearly significantly different in tone from the first film. I attribute that a lot to the change in directors. With Kenneth Branagh directing the first film, there was an element of Shakespearean tragedy to that film. Evidently, Branagh had been briefly signed on to direct the sequel but left several months into the development of the second film. I'm glad for the change because I think director Alan Taylor really managed to capture the dark tone incredibly well. And from a character standpoint he was able to build on the characters of the first film by giving them all more of a brooding depth that had been lacking from the first movie.
Visually, I thought the movie was stunning. The Dark World of Svartalfheim really lived up to the billing. I think that Iceland was the perfect location to capture that stark reality, and it showed how a real location can help so much in setting a scene. Taylor also managed to expand on Asgard from a visual standpoint without getting too showy.
From a story standpoint? I think that Taylor managed to establish a very real sense of danger and jeopardy with this story. And doing that draws the viewer in and makes them care about the characters. I got that with this film.
The mid-credits scene was great! The Infinity Stones are going to be a cool story arc that I think Marvel Studios is going to take their time to develop. And Benecio del Toro as The Collector? I never saw that coming!!!
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Crossbones was one of the guys in the elevator (the last one Cap beat). I don't know if he'll don the mask though.
As for Thor, loved it. As usual, Loki stole the show. Loved the Asgard scenes. I wish we could have seen more of the worlds and different aliens while the portal jumping was going on at the end.
And I hope Jaime Alexander becomes Wonder Woman, if only to see her wearing less than what she wore to the premier of Thor:TDW.
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We went this past weekend as well, and I really enjoyed it as well. Although I'm sure that many general audience members were thoroughly confused by the post credits sequence, I personally can't wait for Guardians of the Galaxy next year. Honestly, I didn't know all that much about the comic/team/etc. until the past couple years, then I started reading and got hooked. I'm really anticipating all of the Marvel movies next year with Cap, Spidey, X-Men and Guardians all hitting...should be a good year.
The Cap footage, wow I can't wait for that movie. I keep watching the trailer over and over lately as well, just really looking forward to it. Overall though for Thor: The Dark World, good stuff. Honestly, although some are weaker than others, I can't say I've disliked any of the Marvel Studios movies since all of this started with the original Iron Man. They aren't all perfect, but all very watchable I think.
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Saw the 3D showing last night on a whim and was not at all disappointed. I enjoyed it, except for the little swerve at the end, which I guess I should have expected.
If they do end up doing a third movie they have to bring in Hela. Hopefully the writers are aware he fought other foes besides Loki.
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so what ACTRESS would you like to see replace the male Thor, not like it'll happen in movie form just outta curiosity to see peoples opinion.
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I wonder how Gina Carano would look as a blonde.
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I wonder how Gina Carano would look as a blonde.
She will make a kick-ass Avengelyne I know that.
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Katee Sackoff
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Katee Sackoff
Perhaps... (http://www.unleashthefanboy.com/news/joss-whedon-thor-katee-sackhoff)
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Gina Carano has no bad side, brunette, blonde or other as far as I'm concerned.
But, her or Katee would be good in either role (Thor or Captain Marvel). So why choose, let's have both!
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They could mud wrestle for the part.
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Details are starting to emerge about Thor - Ragnarok. Among them? There's a director. And the Hulk is going to play into the story, too (http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/15/mark-ruffalo-will-bring-hulk-thor-ragnarok).
The director will be Taika Waititi, a New Zealander who you may have seen in Green Lantern as Hal Jordan's nerdy friend. The movie is set to hit theaters on Nov. 3, 2017. And word has it that Mark Ruffalo will be reprising his role as Bruce Banner / The Hulk for this film. Tom Hiddleston is also confirmed to be returning as Loki. And this movie will be linked to the visions that Thor had in the cave during Avengers - Age of Ultron.
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Some more news on the cast (https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/05/marvel-confirms-cast-of-thor-ragnarok.html?utm_source=PMNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=160520) for Thor - Ragnarok. Marvel Studios has officially announced these cast members:
In the film, Cate Blanchett will act as Hela, Jeff Goldblum will play the Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson will take the role of Valkyrie, Karl Urban will be Skurge and Mark Ruffalo will act as Bruce Banner/the Hulk. They will be joining returning Thor actors Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba and Sir Anthony Hopkins. I'm pleasantly surprised to see actors like Cate Blanchett and Jeff Goldblum added to the mix. This could be really, really good!
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The Jeff Goldblum casting blows my mind. The Grandmaster is such an out-there crazy character, it'll be interesting to see what they do with him.
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Check out the Thor: Ragnarok Teaser Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7MGUNV8MxU). This looks like a distinct evolution in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where they may be some potential for crossover with Guardians of the Galaxy. Cate Blanchett looks bad@$$ as Hela! I'm also amazed that they got the rights to use a Led Zeppelin song in an MCU movie, too. Fitting that it would be "Immigrant Song"!
Oh, and who's that at the end?
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Oh, and who's that at the end?
You mean his friend from work? That made me laugh.
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I've never been particularly attracted to Cate Blanchett (she's not ugly per se, but she's not Kate Beckinsale or Evangeline Lily to me), but there's something about her as Hela that's making me feel naughty in the pants. >:D
I'd love to see a cameo from the Guardians sitting in the stands during the gladiator fight.
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Oh, and who's that at the end?
You mean his friend from work? That made me laugh.
That really is a fantastic line! And it's moments like that where Chris Hemsworth really does shine in the role.
But that extended/stripped down mix of "Immigrant Song"? I really want to download that.
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First reactions to Thor: Ragnarok
http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/first-thor-3-reactions-promise-you-ll-be-screaming-yes-310-02
Pretty much exactly what I was expecting based off the trailers. Can't wait!
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...but there's something about her as Hela that's making me feel naughty in the pants. >:D
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Finally bought my tickets for Friday, can't wait!
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I'm glad to be hearing some good things about this movie. And it looks like Cate Blanchett is having the time of her life playing Hela.
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With all the previews and hype I thought this movie already was released and gone from the theaters.
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Saw it last night. Definitely a fun ride with a lot of memorable lines. It "felt" more like a Guardians movie than the previous two Thor films for sure. Not just the comedic aspects, but even the look and use of music. At one point in the beginning I felt like I was watching a TV show with how it was shot.
With everything that was going on, going to have to see it at least one more time on the big screen to catch all the Easter Eggs.
Goldblum and Blanchett didn't disappoint.
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Saw Thor 3 over the weekend and it was pretty good. I think if there weren't so many other great Marvel movies, I would have liked this even more. The story and visuals were great, but I agree that it didn't really feel like a "Thor" movie to me. The past two movies seemed more serious or somber to me, whereas this was a lot of joking and physical comedy with Thor and Hulk. I laughed a lot, but it does have more of a Guardians feel to it. Given some of the deaths involved, I would not have expected Thor to be goofing around and cracking jokes. I would have liked more set up on what happened between Loki and Odin as well. If Loki just cast a spell on him that led to his demise, it seems like should have been more than a light-hearted footnote. I wasn't overly impressed with Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie either, but Kate Blanchett was excellent.
*SPOILER ALERT* - Did anyone else catch Loki eyeing up the cosmic cube? Guessing he grabbed it off screen, which was maybe for the best given what happens to Asgard. And the immense ship at the end had to be Thanos, right?
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We saw Ragnarok this weekend as well, and really enjoyed it. It is definitely different than the previous movies, but I think that is ok. It isn't a perfect story or anything, but a heck of a lot of fun. I've read before that Hemsworth is really a funny guy, and that came through very well here.
SPOILERS
I was a little surprised how many characters were killed off (and quickly). I know it has and does happen in comics all the time, with resurrections, but not sure if that will happen here. I think it has been confirmed that the ship in the credits is indeed Sanctuary, Thanos' ride.
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That scene kind of reminded me of the two Jedi Mace brings with him to arrest Palpatine and how quickly they went down.
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Saw it today in a mostly empty theater (best way!), Ragnarok is the best Thor and Hulk movie in one! I admit, I was never a Thor fan, though. The first two films were mostly forgettable.
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I saw it on Monday. I think it was an interesting way to move Thor's character forward. The scene with Dr. Strange was well done, and tied in very well with the end credits scene from the Dr. Strange movie. And Tom Hiddleston playing that up with the line about falling for 30 minues was great!
The inclusion of the Hulk in the story was a nice way to pick up his story from the end of Avengers - Age of Ultron, and I really liked the tie-in with the Quinjet's log where Black Widow tried to talk Hulk into transforming back into Banner. The humor between them seemed pretty genuine, between Thor and Banner talking about their fight... per Thor's recollection. And then Thor calling Hulk a moron for fighting Surtur? That actually elicited a gut laugh from me!
Cate Blanchett was fantastic as Hela. I think she was reasonably well developed as a villain. Her presence alone was pretty amazing. And she dispatched the Warriors Three pretty fast. Her story having been intertwined with that of Odin certainly gave Thor a lot to think about in his path forward.
I've seen some people describe the humor as broad. I don't know that I'd agree with that assessment. I certainly found it to be enjoyable, and I think that the Sakar angle played up the fact that Asgard was part of a larger interstellar landscape. And that, along with Loki's actions in the weapons vault, will seemingly tie into where the MCU will be going with the next Avengers film.
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I dont get the hate the movie is getting. It wasn't GoTG good (my favorite Marvel movie) but it was up there. Korg and Meik were awesome.
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I cried when the 3 headed guy died. :'(
I haven't read too much hate, other than by folks who felt it was somehow disrespectful to the Thor mythos...or whatever.
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I just got back and thought it was by far the best Thor movie, which isn't really saying much I guess but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast was pretty great throughout. Although I normally like him, I thought Karl Urban was a little weak though - the accent didn't help.
I kept thinking..."man, I really like the background music"...then I saw Mark Mothersbaugh credited at the end and I realized why. :)
Where was Sif?
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Sif died on the way back to her home planet.
Actress was busy and could not appear. So she lives!
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Sif did make those appearances on Agents of SHIELD, although I checked out on that show a while ago. I don't know the last time Sif made an appearance there.
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Sif did make those appearances on Agents of SHIELD, although I checked out on that show a while ago. I don't know the last time Sif made an appearance there.
Yep, I recall that too and it was at least two seasons ago. Seems odd they wouldn't even have bothered to explain her away with a throwaway line.
Even Poochie got that!