The Official 'Thor Rate & Review' thread

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all in all very good reviews, better than the IM2 reviews at that point. Exciting.
 
I got this feeling that this is going to have a better reception than Ironman 2.
 
Well so far so good , better then I expected actually , I was starting to get worried , it may not end up getting the best reviews , but I was worried most would think of it as stupid and silly ,

I'm sure it's not a easy character to bring to screen without it just looking stupid

so so far so good :)
 
S.A.A.D said:
I got this feeling that this is going to have a better reception than Ironman 2.
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Thor will get the benefit of the doubt in most cases because it's the 1st film. Much like IM1, it's something fresh and different. Despite any flaws it may have. But when the sequels come into play, and the novelty's worn off, that's where reviews won't be as forgiving. Unless the sequel's a vast improvement.
 
rashad said:
Thor will get the benefit of the doubt in most cases because it's the 1st film. Much like IM1, it's something fresh and different. Despite any flaws it may have. But when the sequels come into play, and the novelty's worn off, that's where reviews won't be as forgiving. Unless the sequel's a vast improvement.
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'Zackly. It gets some passes because it's the first outing with lower expectations. IM2 caught a little more flak despite having almost the same amount of positives (very strong performances, wit, charm, fun music, good effects, balanced tone... you get the point). There was just a little more going on and all eyes were on their next move so it got hit a little harder by everyone, not like it did bad, or even mixed as some here would have you believe. But you're definitely expected to step it up for round 2.
 
You see, that is the problem with websites like Rotten Tomatoes. This review is listed as rotten, even though he doesn't even say it's a bad movie. He admitted that he pretty much has a bias against superhero movies.

[FONT=verdana,geneva]Grade: [/FONT]C+


The story of Thor spans several million light years. It begins in the distant world of Asgard, ruled by the wise King Odin (Hopkins). After many years on the throne, Odin has decided to pass the mantle to his eldest son, Thor (Hemsworth).
It’s clear that Thor is not ready for the responsibility. Looking to assert his “manhood”, he hastily declares war against the neighbouring realm of Jotunheim. Thor may have incredible strength but he and his small army are no match for the nasty inhabitants of this icy planet. Bruised and broken, they are lucky to escape.
Disappointed with his son’s actions, Odin strips Thor of his power and banishes him to the planet Earth. Not until he has proven himself worthy will he be able to return home. Quietly happy with these events is Odin’s younger son, Loki (Hiddleston). He has always lived in his older brother’s shadow but he now sees this as an opportunity to take the crown for himself.
Thor’s arrival on Earth creates quite a stir. He is discovered by a team of scientists headed by the experienced Professor Andrews (Skasgard) and the inquisitive Jane Foster (Portman). They’re not sure what to make of Thor’s strange stories and unusual mannerisms but they sense something magical about him. If he really is from a far away galaxy, his knowledge would be invaluable to their research.
They’re not alone with that line of thinking. A government agency has also become aware of Thor’s arrival but they’re more interested in the mysterious hammer that he has brought with him. It’s lodged itself atop a small rock and despite all their efforts, they cannot move it. It reminded me of King Arthur and his famous sword in the stone.
There are quite a few characters in the mix but my reaction throughout much of Thor was apathetic. It’s not a horrible film but it’s one that doesn’t want to take any chances. It has been crafted from the familiar PG-mould used by many other comic books adaptations over the past decade. It wants to impress with dazzling special effects rather than through an emotive, captivating story. There’s clearly an audience for this film but I don’t think I’m part of it.
The performances in Thor aren’t too bad. The dialogue is expectedly cheesy (particularly from those in Thor’s small army) but I had a soft spot for Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard and Kat Dennings. They inject the film with much-needed humour. Australian Chris Hemsworth also deserves credit. He takes his shirt off when required (sure to please many) and taps into Thor’s rough, arrogant nature. It’s just a shame I didn’t care more about his character (a fault of the screenplay).
I confess to becoming tired of comic book films. They offer few surprises and continually reiterate the same themes. There are exceptions however. I’ve enjoyed the darker undertones contained within the rebooted Batman series. The Dark Knight highlighted the fine line that often exists between good and evil. Christian Bale also captured the torturous nature of being a hero through his strong performance.
The ushers will probably be cleaning up around you but make you stay all the way through the lengthy end credit sequence. You’ll get a sneak peak at The Avengers, the 2012 Joss Whedon film that brings together Thor, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and Captain America. Now that looks interesting!


I have to say that this review business has put a bad taste in my mouth after Iron Man 2, Watchmen, Terminator Salvation, and similar movies. Films that I greatly enjoyed but had a few minor flaws that were overblown by the critics and the haters/fanboys that troll message boards.
 
HappyPalooza said:
'Zackly. It gets some passes because it's the first outing with lower expectations. IM2 caught a little more flak despite having almost the same amount of positives (very strong performances, wit, charm, fun music, good effects, balanced tone... you get the point). There was just a little more going on and all eyes were on their next move so it got hit a little harder by everyone, not like it did bad, or even mixed as some here would have you believe. But you're definitely expected to step it up for round 2.
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I will never understand the criticisms of IM2. Everybody seemed to enjoy it, yet on websites like this (or IMDB) it's spoken of like that wasn't the case. I understand that websites like this attract haters, like bees to a flower, but c'mon! The one thing that really irks me is people talking about the Avengers references or the 'setup' for Avengers. The few that were in the movie were at the end (with Fury) and after the credits rolled.
 
From ign: "Thor may not be a game-changer for comic book movies, but it's a solidly entertaining one most noteworthy for taking what could have been utterly campy material and making it dramatic and relatable." So pretty much what I expected. Alright, I'm in. Watching this opening weekend.
 
ElMariachi said:
You see, that is the problem with websites like Rotten Tomatoes. This review is listed as rotten, even though he doesn't even say it's a bad movie. He admitted that he pretty much has a bias against superhero movies.
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Considering where he was coming from, I'd say a C+ was a decent showing. What I don't understand is that when a reviewer doesn't go for a particular genre of film from the start, then why have them review it at all? Many of Pixars films are said to be very good but if I were a critic I'd recuse myself from just about every one of them(except Incredibles) since I already know I don't like that kind of stuff. Or if it was a musical, horror film or rom-com, it'd be the same thing for me. Know what you like and know what you hate and abide accordingly, I say.
 
I'm the same way with Adam Sandler movies , doesn't matter which one it is , it's a pretty good bet I'll give it "D" no matter what what it is..

So if you're a Adam Sandler fan , you probably wouldn't want to read one of my reviews..........lol
 
lol Not really a Sandler fan myself either. Reminds me too much of Seinfeld.
 
If money isn't involved, then I don't know why movie critics see and review certain movies when they don't have to.
 
FingFangFoom Reviews THOR

http://www.**************.com/thor/news/?a=35419
 
kedrell said:
Considering where he was coming from, I'd say a C+ was a decent showing. What I don't understand is that when a reviewer doesn't go for a particular genre of film from the start, then why have them review it at all? Many of Pixars films are said to be very good but if I were a critic I'd recuse myself from just about every one of them(except Incredibles) since I already know I don't like that kind of stuff. Or if it was a musical, horror film or rom-com, it'd be the same thing for me. Know what you like and know what you hate and abide accordingly, I say.
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I suppose a C+ is decent for somebody that doesn't like the genre. It's just ridiculous that the 'rotten meter' is lowered because of bias.

He also commented on the Dark Knight, which in my opinion has been the best and worst thing for comic book movies. People seem to forget that most superhero characters aren't and shouldn't ever be what Batman was in the Nolan films. I can recall people whining about Tony Stark being too jovial in IM2 compared to a moody Bruce Wayne when faced with difficulties.
 
When the 'embargo' was lifted late last night, I seriously thought that more reviews would be posted.
 
heh Be patient SAAD, there'll be more.
 
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