Can Thor rival Superman movie wise in terms of being on the sci-fi/fantasy/action...

[S.A.A.D.]

side? I've been pondering this very question for months now and would like to know if it can surpass Superman on that level movie wise.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Doubtful. Superman's a worldwide icon in a way that Thor, despite being a great character, can't hope to match. On the other hand, if Iron Man's movies can break all kinds of records, maybe Thor stands a chance of doing a lot better than many people expect.

 

[Webhead2006]

i am sure this film will do what im film did for im character.

 

[Panthro]

Doubtful. Superman's a worldwide icon in a way that Thor, despite being a great character, can't hope to match. On the other hand, if Iron Man's movies can break all kinds of records, maybe Thor stands a chance of doing a lot better than many people expect.

Fingers crossed that Thor can get to at least Iron Man numbers, which still surpassed the BO of the last Superman film. As long as Thor doesn't get stuck just lifting heavy objects or dealing with a bastard child, or fight rabid mutant gamma dogs, he should do fine.

 

[Tony Stark]

Doubtful. Superman's a worldwide icon in a way that Thor, despite being a great character, can't hope to match. On the other hand, if Iron Man's movies can break all kinds of records, maybe Thor stands a chance of doing a lot better than many people expect.

Um, Thor is not a world wide icon? What exactly is Thursday then?

Sure this is Marvel Comics Thor, but you can't separate him from the Norse mythology.

 

[Spider-Vader]

Um, Thor is not a world wide icon? What exactly is Thursday then?

Sure this is Marvel Comics Thor, but you can't separate him from the Norse mythology.

Go up to a random person & show them Superman. They'll know who he is, then do the same for Thor. There's a good chance they won't know who he is.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea hopefully mavel will get good numbers for thor, and it can bump the character's poplularity a bit too which is a nice thing to happen.

 

[Tony Stark]

Go up to a random person & show them Superman. They'll know who he is, then do the same for Thor. There's a good chance they won't know who he is.

I think they're more aware than some give credit for. No one seemed to have trouble interpreting the after credits scene in IM2, and that was just a shot of Mjolnir.

Like I say people may not be aware of the Marvel Comics Thor, but Thor is so steeped in America from Anglo-Saxxon tradition, from the days of the week, to the name for thunder itself.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

It's a different level of recognition. Yes, a lot of people may know Thor as "that god with the hammer" or something similar, but the level of awareness for him isn't up to Superman's. Practically anyone would be able to tell you who Superman is, what his alter-ego's name is, whom he's married to, what he does for a living, etc. In contrast, try asking any of those questions about Thor and--in spite of possibly having a surface-level understanding that Thor is a god from some pantheon other than the Graeco-Romans', he has a hammer, and he's somehow related to the weather--I doubt many people will know about Don Blake or Eric Masterson or that Thor is a founding Avenger or anything. Hell, I doubt many people would even know that Thursday is named for Thor.

 

[Weadazoid]

THor is a very different story compared to Superman...sure they both have god like powers and increadible streangth, but face it the movie THor should be compared to is a cross between Lord of the RIngs and Star Wars. Where instead of being centered on multiple heroes it centers more on one and one alone.

 

[Spider-Vader]

I think Thor will make more than any Superman movie...Until the reboot.

 

[Boom]

Go up to a random person & show them Superman. They'll know who he is, then do the same for Thor. There's a good chance they won't know who he is.

You'd be surprised. A lot of my friends recognized Thor's hammer at the end of IM2. And they aren't the comic book crowd.

And I'm not just saying that. Since I'm not particularly a Thor fan, I have nothing to gain from lying about this.

 

[Tony Stark]

If your ancestory is from Northern Europe, this film is going to connect. I guarantee you this film is going to be huge overseas in Germany, Sweeden, Norway, the UK etc.

This is about the history of our culture, and while there have been tons of stories about Greek mythology, there's very few about Norse/Germanic/Anglo-Saxxon mythology, and even less of that dealing with the Aesir.

If the film has a serious tone, while still keeping with the spirit of the comics, I think this film could be a huge suprise.

 

[Mace Dolex]

It's a different level of recognition. Yes, a lot of people may know Thor as "that god with the hammer" or something similar, but the level of awareness for him isn't up to Superman's. Practically anyone would be able to tell you who Superman is, what his alter-ego's name is, whom he's married to, what he does for a living, etc. In contrast, try asking any of those questions about Thor and--in spite of possibly having a surface-level understanding that Thor is a god from some pantheon other than the Graeco-Romans', he has a hammer, and he's somehow related to the weather--I doubt many people will know about Don Blake or Eric Masterson or that Thor is a founding Avenger or anything. Hell, I doubt many people would even know that Thursday is named for Thor.

we can close this thread now.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i am sure film will do just fine.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

If your ancestory is from Northern Europe, this film is going to connect. I guarantee you this film is going to be huge overseas in Germany, Sweeden, Norway, the UK etc.

This is about the history of our culture, and while there have been tons of stories about Greek mythology, there's very few about Norse/Germanic/Anglo-Saxxon mythology, and even less of that dealing with the Aesir.

If the film has a serious tone, while still keeping with the spirit of the comics, I think this film could be a huge suprise.

I'm not so sure about that. Remember, it's a story about Marvel's version of Thor, not an adaptation of the myths or anything. The myths are only a very, very loose backdrop for Marvel's Thor. I could honestly see people of that ancestry going either way: Either they'd appreciate that a movie even tangentially related to the Norse gods is being made or they'd decry Thor for getting their ancient myths all wrong. Hopefully the former, but I never underestimate the masses' ability to turn its collective nose up at things anymore.

 

[Vartha]

Yeah I'd have to agree with that Corpy. I realize many many countries get Marvel comics just not sure how they'll react to Marvel's Thor.

 

[Infinity9999x]

You'd be surprised. A lot of my friends recognized Thor's hammer at the end of IM2. And they aren't the comic book crowd.

And I'm not just saying that. Since I'm not particularly a Thor fan, I have nothing to gain from lying about this.

Like Corp said, some people might recognize Thor, but this is Superman we're talking about. He was the first Superhero. He's one of the most instantly recognizable fictional characters on the planet.

 

[Agent 194]

To address the title of this thread"...No it won't rival Superman if that clip they showed on Entertainment Tonight is any indicator. It looked like a scene from a Fall Guy episode. I'm guessing Thor wearing a jacket and street clothes is one of those great contributions the Ultimates have made to the character. Don't get me wrong...I'm hoping amongst everybody that'll it be good. Branaugh + Thor = sure winner. I thought. And I still hope.

 

[Infinity9999x]

To address the title of this thread"...No it won't rival Superman if that clip they showed on Entertainment Tonight is any indicator. It looked like a scene from a Fall Guy episode. I'm guessing Thor wearing a jacket and street clothes is one of those great contributions the Ultimates have made to the character. Don't get me wrong...I'm hoping amongst everybody that'll it be good. Branaugh + Thor = sure winner. I thought. And I still hope.

....No, it's not Ultimate influence. Thor having a human alter ego was straight from 616. It's not an added addition from the filmmakers or any other source. That's how it was in the comics.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea and it was for one scene in the film. of course he wont be running around in the armor throughout the whole film. and like infinity has said thor in any of his human identities through the years have woren human attire at times.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

I think Thor will make more than any Superman movie...Until the reboot.

Not if you adjust for inflation.

Superman (78) made 300 million worldwide way back in the 70's. That would be like making 975 million today. Almost Dark Knight money.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

In terms of action I don't think you can rival Superman. Superman's abilities allow for alot more impressive action sequences.

 

[Panthro]

In terms of action I don't think you can rival Superman. Superman's abilities allow for alot more impressive action sequences.

And yet no film yet has truly captured just how grand or "impressive" Superman's action scenes can be or should be based on his abilities. Let's hope Brannagh's more inventive with what Thor can do.

 

[roach]

You'd be surprised. A lot of my friends recognized Thor's hammer at the end of IM2. And they aren't the comic book crowd.

And I'm not just saying that. Since I'm not particularly a Thor fan, I have nothing to gain from lying about this.

you had everything to gain....you knew you didnt have enough money to give your twin sister the operations she needed so you went to Loose Lips Tony to borrow from the mob. Little did you know that he was a mole for the Feds and was making a list of all the people with their dirty fingers in the cookie jar. Mugs Malone knew too and he had Tony rubbed out and he's looking to give the hard goodbye to everyone who ever knew Tony. District Attorney Lyons is after you and you know he would throw his mother in the clink if she even jaywalked...you'er being pinched from all directions. You'd lie to save your neck..........just messing with yat: