"You ready for another Bout?"- The Thor/Chris Hemsworth Thread

[jaqua99]

^ I love emma stone I think she's adorable lol

[Kryptonian God]

Originally Posted by Lady Marion

Until we get some news let's celebrate Chris is 3rd on IMDB's Starmeter 2012. Yay!

The God of Thunder is never out of the top 5.

[Axl Van Sixx]

Originally Posted by Godzilla2000

Anyways, listening to Metallica right now and it struck me that whenever they make a biopic about the band Chris would be a natch for James Hetfield. And that would be one hell of a movie what with the drama the band has endured like Dave Mustaine's meltdowns, Cliff Burton's tragic death, James Hetfield's alcohol addiction and his sobering up when they were recording St. Anger and making Some Kind Of Monster. That would be a plum role that I hope Chris would champion for.

That's an amazing idea! Now that you've mentioned it, I can totally see Hemsworth playing Het.

My only question is, who would you cast as the other band members? And I want to hear who you'd have playing Mustaine in particular.

[itchyscratch]

Originally Posted by Godzilla2000

Anyways, listening to Metallica right now and it struck me that whenever they make a biopic about the band Chris would be a natch for James Hetfield. And that would be one hell of a movie what with the drama the band has endured like Dave Mustaine's meltdowns, Cliff Burton's tragic death, James Hetfield's alcohol addiction and his sobering up when they were recording St. Anger and making Some Kind Of Monster. That would be a plum role that I hope Chris would champion for.

Heh. I adore Some Kind Of Monster. They couldn't possibly make a movie to top the drama, humour and sheer stupidity of the scenes involving that idiotic psychologist. Although if Tom Cruise played him, wearing a nice patterned, knitted jumper ......

Back on topic .... Ummmm .... OMG Chris is hot!

[Godzilla2000]

Originally Posted by Axl Van Sixx

That's an amazing idea! Now that you've mentioned it, I can totally see Hemsworth playing Het.

My only question is, who would you cast as the other band members? And I want to hear who you'd have playing Mustaine in particular.

Hmmm...after much deliberation I think I'd go with Tom Hardy as Dave Mustaine. Obviously he'd need a wig but I think facially the actor could be a good movie likeness for the fiery former lead guitarist of Metallica.

[American Maid]

I have a question for everyone regarding the Thor/Algrim fight. (When Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's casting was first announced, it was mentioned he would play both Algrim and Kurse. So I assume he will fight Thor in both forms.)

Do you think it will be as short as it was in the books? Or will it be longer? Frankly, I was really surprised at how short the Thor/Algrim fight was in the books.

If you expect it to be longer, what sorts of attacks/craters/knockbacks/avalanches, etc. do you expect them to add?

I'll type it up here in its entirety so you have it as reference. I wasn't able to find any panels to post. But if someone has access to some, I am referencing (Vol. 1), Issue #347 around pages 16 and 18.

Thor is running down the corridor and runs past Algrim standing in shadow. Algrim comes out and hits him two fists to the back, sending Thor sprawling and dropping Mjolnir.
[THAAKTT!]
Thor:UHHH!
(And Algrim is *huge*!)
Algrim: A single blow has rendered him helpless. Now I shall administer the coup de grace. . . . And forever will the legends sing of the glory of Algrim the Strong, who slew the Mighty Thor!
Algrim grabs Thor by the right forearm and the right knee (I think) and flings him over his head.
Algrim: How the Dark Elves shall sing of this moment in ages hence! My name shall strike fear into the hearts of Asgardians everywhere!
Thor: Braggart! Only thy treacherous blow from behind enabled thee to fell the son of Odin! Thy strength is *nothing* compared to that of Ulik the Troll! And it is *less* than nothing to *me*!
Thor manages to free his right arm somehow and clocks Algrim from above.
[KRAK!]
Algrim: ARRGH!
Malekith: Excellent! Our illusion has served its purpose! Guardsman, open the pitfall!
Guardsman: But--what of Algrim!
Malekith: Let him lie in glory forever with the Mighty Thor! Spring the trap!
The guardsman pushes the giant lever.
Thor: What now? The floor gives way beneath my feet to reveal a yawning chasm that seemingly has no end!
Thor struggles with his footing.
Narrator: And with a thundrous [sic] roar, the entire tunnel collapses, carrying Thor and his erstwhile foe out of the sight of men. . . perhaps forever!
We see only Algrim's hand and a bit of Thor's red cape.
In the next issue, Thor realizes he is falling toward a pool of magma. He calls Mjolnir to him and escapes by flying back up to the corridor.

The story moves on to Surtur's invasion--we don't see anything of Kurse at this time. So that's all there is.

(As a footnote, I'll add that later in #348 Thor fights Malekith with a ferocity that seems similar to what we saw in the University of Greenwich footage.)

[jaqua99]

Personally I think it will be similar. Except Kurses ressuraction will simply somehow work iits way into the leadup to surtur. That's what I'm willing to bet.

[Lady Marion]

Anybody noticed? Chris won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star. Congratulations and

WOOHOO!!

[Kryptonian God]

Originally Posted by Lady Marion

Anybody noticed? Chris won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star. Congratulations and

WOOHOO!!

Yeah, I was about to post that! The man deserves it.

[Godzilla2000]

Clearly this is an award that I think is much more important than Oscars and such because it is decided by real people and they have stated they really like Chris Hemsworth.

[elizah72]

Now I knew that Tom auditioned and wanted to be Thor but had no idea that Chris wants to be Loki apparently. LOL

[BigThor]

Originally Posted by Godzilla2000

Clearly this is an award that I think is much more important than Oscars and such because it is decided by real people and they have stated they really like Chris Hemsworth.

Agreed

I hope this is a good indicator that Thor 2 will be much more successful than the first based on Chris' rise in popularity.

[BoredGuy]

Glad Hemsworth won

but I'm sad that Chris Evans never seems to get any Avengers-love

[Kryptonian God]

Originally Posted by BigThor

Agreed

I hope this is a good indicator that Thor 2 will be much more successful than the first based on Chris' rise in popularity.

I'm positive it will be.

[Godzilla2000]

Originally Posted by elizah72

Now I knew that Tom auditioned and wanted to be Thor but had no idea that Chris wants to be Loki apparently. LOL

God Chris stop being so adorably funny!

[jaqua99]

Originally Posted by BoredGuy

Glad Hemsworth won

but I'm sad that Chris Evans never seems to get any Avengers-love

Well, Cap doesn't exactly like the lime light anyway, I'm sure he's content

[BigThor]

Originally Posted by BoredGuy

Glad Hemsworth won

but I'm sad that Chris Evans never seems to get any Avengers-love

Especially since Cap had more screentime than any other person in the movie, including Robert Downey Jr.

But hey, Hemsworth doesn't get his fair share either most of the love goes to Hulk and Iron Man.

[jaqua99]

Originally Posted by BigThor

Agreed

I hope this is a good indicator that Thor 2 will be much more successful than the first based on Chris' rise in popularity.

Exactly what I am thinking as well. He most certainly is one of the "alpha male stars" of holywood. I actually wouldn't be surpised if Thor 2 makes within 100m of Ironman 3.

Originally Posted by BigThor

Especially since Cap had more screentime than any other person in the movie, including Robert Downey Jr.

But hey, Hemsworth doesn't get his fair share either most of the love goes to Hulk and Iron Man.

Ironman gets the love because of RDJ. Hulk was Hulk. The fact that Thor came into the movie 40 min in, and still got a decent amount of recognition, that's fine by me.

[American Maid]

Originally Posted by jaqua99

Exactly what I am thinking as well. He most certainly is one of the "alpha male stars" of holywood. I actually wouldn't be surpised if Thor 2 makes within 100m of Ironman 3.

That would be good!

[Kryptonian God]

Originally Posted by jaqua99

Exactly what I am thinking as well. He most certainly is one of the "alpha male stars" of holywood. I actually wouldn't be surpised if Thor 2 makes within 100m of Ironman 3.



Ironman gets the love because of RDJ. Hulk was Hulk. The fact that Thor came into the movie 40 min in, and still got a decent amount of recognition, that's fine by me.

True. He was great with the time he had.

[Hawkingbird]

Dynamite casting.

[jaqua99]

Seriously ^. I remember when people were complaining about Hemsworth being a terrible casting choice back in early 2010

[BigThor]

Originally Posted by jaqua99

Seriously ^. I remember when people were complaining about Hemsworth being a terrible casting choice back in early 2010

Luckily I was not one of them, Hemsworth seemed like a great fit from the get go to me.

However I never thought he would knock it out of the park the way he did, in my opinion he IS Thor.

[Godzilla2000]

Originally Posted by jaqua99

Seriously ^. I remember when people were complaining about Hemsworth being a terrible casting choice back in early 2010

I think that had more to do with the fact that when he was cast he hadn't bulked himself up yet and was more or less a tall, skinny beanpole.

[herolee10]

Originally Posted by BigThor

Luckily I was not one of them, Hemsworth seemed like a great fit from the get go to me.

However I never thought he would knock it out of the park the way he did, in my opinion he IS Thor.

Well I've read many people say that Chris is to Thor for them like how Chris Reeve is Superman to so many still today and that says a lot.