Kenneth Branagh to direct Thor

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Totally shocked by this news, really someone I think pretty much no one would have though of to direct a Thor movie, but we'll see how it goes.

 

[Marz69]

"Thor" comicbook adaptation, penned by Mark Protosevich, follows disabled medical student Donald Blake, who has an alter ego as the hammer-wielding Norse god Thor.

Sounds like a script change. I like the idea of having Donald Blake in it.

Interesting choice for director. I think it shows that Marvel is taking this seriously and not just throwing crap together. KB should be able to bring Thor's style & verbage to the screen w/o it being cheesy.

It's great to hear some news. Now we just need an actor for Thor & I feel good that we'll hear something by the end of the year. t:

 

[Symbiotic]

Interesting choice.

 

[fabman]

This is great news! Finally Marvel got it. This is gonna be very interesting, guys!

 

[Metamorpho1977]

Lord of The Rings?

ok, besides LOTR.

 

[chamber-music]

This would be my main concern. Can he handle this large of a movie and how well can he deal with visual effects? I haven't read any version of the script so I don't know how much CG could be involved.

Well we know he can handle big films in terms of big battle scenes with multiple actors and stuff from Henry V but that was a long time ago. Branagh has worked in big special effects movies as an actor and the guys pretty well connected in terms of who he can call up in Hollywood so I'm sure can get a good production team behind him who can fill in any of the gaps he doesn't know.

If Christopher Nolan can make a big budget superhero movie I see no reason why Branagh couldn't. Who thought Peter Jackson could make the Lotr films from his previous work?

I think Branagh has got it in him.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Wow, what an out of left field choice, so it would seem. But, Branagh I think is the right man for this job. He directed that huge adaptation of Hamlet back in the 90's, and can definately get the Asgardian dialect down. I think his Frankenstein movie is very underrated, also. He is also well respected, and will attract talent. And boy, would he make a great Loki *salivates*

Marvel does it again with directorial picks. I am 1000% behind this choice

 

[Canis Sapiens]

That's a great choice. Even though Brannagh made Frankenstein, he made a lot of awesome movies. He's more talented than 90% of the directors working in Hollywood today.

As for Variety's mention of Donald Blake, IMO it was mostly drawn from the article writer looking up THE MIGHTY THOR and reading that was his terrestrial identity.

Harry at aintitcool.com said that, having read 2 drafts (I've read the first), there is no Donald Blake - and no room for him.

 

[Marz69]

As for Variety's mention of Donald Blake, IMO it was mostly drawn from the article writer looking up THE MIGHTY THOR and reading that was his terrestrial identity.

Harry at aintitcool.com said that, having read 2 drafts (I've read the first), there is no Donald Blake - and no room for him.

So there's no Donald.

Now I have to go back to my first choice of picking a tall actor who can get build with the 300 diet. Alexander Skarsgard (6'4"). t:

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Well we know he can handle big films in terms of big battle scenes with multiple actors and stuff from Henry V but that was a long time ago. Branagh has worked in big special effects movies as an actor and the guys pretty well connected in terms of who he can call up in Hollywood so I'm sure can get a good production team behind him who can fill in any of the gaps he doesn't know.

Exactly.

 

[Watson]

I think Branagh is a great choice. An added bonus is that he will be able to bring a high quality cadre of actors with him.

Question, somewhat related: Will the Avengers/Thor be getting its own sub forum soon? Seems like we've had enough annoucements and certifiable news that it should have its own space

 

[Kevin Roegele]

The thing with Hulk, though, was that a dramatic director was directing a script that had very sporadic action at best. This script has a very good pace as far as action goes. So it's just a matter of hoping he's up to chops on the special effects, which doesn't seem to be an issue if Marvel is seriously considering his vision for this movie.

I wish it were that simple. I'm sure you've seen Batman & Robin, and Terminator 2. A director can either do action, or he can't. It's not just a question of budget.

 

[Nirvana]

I've never seen a movie directed by this guy. The only exposure I have to him is Dr. Loveless

Let's see what he can do. I have faith.

 

[R_Hythlodeus]

I think Branagh is a great choice. An added bonus is that he will be able to bring a high quality cadre of actors with him.

Question, somewhat related: Will the Avengers/Thor be getting its own sub forum soon? Seems like we've had enough annoucements and certifiable news that it should have its own space

qft

 

[Brian Braddock]

Wow.

Would never in a million years have connected Branagh to Thor. The more I think about it, the more I like it.

One things for sure, Branagh would certainly give a Thor movie epic grandeur. Imagine seeing his name on the posters? It's like a seal of class. You just know the acting will be top notch as Branagh doesnt suffer any >acting< fools.

The only reservation that I might have is that I wonder how much of an actual Thor fan is Branagh? If he isnt a fan, Will he take away a lot of the 'comic-booky' elements of Thor that we all know and love?

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Should I be excited? I have no idea who this man is lol

 

[Chris Wallace]

This would be my main concern. Can he handle this large of a movie and how well can he deal with visual effects? I haven't read any version of the script so I don't know how much CG could be involved.

I'm reminded of something Raimi once said; I don't remember his exact words but the gist was, it's one thing to say you don't like how my kid turned out. It's another to come into my bedroom while the child is being conceived & say you don't like how my kid is going to turn out.

 

[bunk]

I have no idea how that's relevant to what I said.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Should I be excited? I have no idea who this man is lol

Here he is in Frankenstein.

And here in Othello.

And in the critically acclaimed blockbuster, Wild Wild West.

J/K. But seriously, here you go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Branagh

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Ah ha, Loveless

 

[Chris Wallace]

I have no idea how that's relevant to what I said.

Skepticism may be premature.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Ah ha, Loveless

That you know, but you don't know the name? You should be ashamed of yourself.
J/K.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

That you know, but you don't know the name? You should be ashamed of yourself.
J/K.

Haha, I know. I looked up the stuff he has directed and I'm not familiar w/ much of it. This news is neutral to me.

 

[chiefchirpa]

I'm sure Branagh gets typecasted because of old Thor Shakespearean talk.

 

[bunk]

Skepticism may be premature.

What skepticism? I haven't seen one of his movies so I asked a couple of simple questions. I clearly didn't express any displeasure so I don't know what you're getting upset about.