The Official 'Thor Rate & Review' thread

[BMM]

It's both.

 

[BestGirl]

Not really. Nick Fury gave Tony a kick up the ass when he was acting like a self destructive *****e. He inspired him to live up to his fathers legacy and sort his **** out. Kinda like a Drill Instructor, only more cool.

Black Widow? Yea she was pretty pointless.

I've only seen IM2 once, but didn't Fury also give Tony some sort of injection that removed his symptoms? Tony's illness seemed to be the big storyline throughout the first half of the movie (even if it wasn't executed to its full potential), so for Fury to eliminate his symptoms so quickly was a letdown. When you add Vanko disappearing for the second act you end up with a movie that's a minor disappointment.

 

[Gunga Diner]

Spoiler

I found it to be a very enjoyable movie. I feelthat people that read the comics alot expect they storyto be more in depth. This is proberlly beacause we all know the story that took months to find out they have had to cut it to 2 hours. There just telling the general story. I throughly enjoyed hawkeyes cameo but wished he had fired a tranquliser arrow at thor. Nick Furys after the credits was good aswell and leads into what the avengers mission or lot may be. This is a great movie and i give it 9/10

Now can i ask a question was nick furys eyepatch on the other eye to ironman some annoying kid sitting next tome rekend it was, so was it?

You are not older than 14.

 

[Downhere]

I've only seen IM2 once, but didn't Fury also give Tony some sort of injection that removed his symptoms? Tony's illness seemed to be the big storyline throughout the first half of the movie (even if it wasn't executed to its full potential), so for Fury to eliminate his symptoms so quickly was a letdown. When you add Vanko disappearing for the second act you end up with a movie that's a minor disappointment.

That was only a temporary solution that would give him enough time to find the real solution, which was to find a new way to power his arc reactor.

 

[ElMariachi]

I've only seen IM2 once, but didn't Fury also give Tony some sort of injection that removed his symptoms? Tony's illness seemed to be the big storyline throughout the first half of the movie (even if it wasn't executed to its full potential), so for Fury to eliminate his symptoms so quickly was a letdown. When you add Vanko disappearing for the second act you end up with a movie that's a minor disappointment.

Yeah, he gave him a serum to heal some of the sympoms of the poisioning but it didn't fix the problem. I don't know why they did that but it really wasn't an issue with me.

As for Vanko, I didn't mind his absence from the middle of the movie either. I suppose this is what sets Iron Man apart from other superhero movies. People expect a relentless villain like the Joker, Doc Ock, Magneto, or Green Goblin. A constant threat. Through both Iron Man films, the focus has truly been on Tony Stark. I don't think thats a problem, although I can see why some people would be bothered. It's kind of a different take on the genre.

 

[BestGirl]

That was only a temporary solution that would give him enough time to find the real solution, which was to find a new way to power his arc reactor.

Yeah, he gave him a serum to heal some of the sympoms of the poisioning but it didn't fix the problem. I don't know why they did that but it really wasn't an issue with me.

I just didn't like how Fury removed the drama from the situation. Tony should've been feverishly working against the clock, about to die, only to discover the cure at the last minute.

 

[Iceman]

25 out of 27 positive reviews now, 93%. None of the big players in the press have hated this film yet. I was sure someone would given the risky material. Can't quite believe it!

 

[Flemm]

There's an interesting dynamic in these reviews. Some (the majority, I think, but not by all that much) think the Asgard stuff is fantastic, while the earth stuff pales a bit by comparison. Meanwhile there is a pretty significant chunk of reviews that find the Asgard stuff a little overdone, but generally those reviewers find the earth stuff charming and relatable.

On the downside, having both aspects seems to spawn the most common criticism, which is the choppy, uneven feel of the latter portion of the film.

So, it seems that the decision to mix the two worlds broadened the film's appeal at the expense, perhaps, of a consistent tone in the third act.

 

[jmc]

^ That's probably the best consensus for the film I've read, it's pretty much spot on.

 

[rashad]

25 out of 27 positive reviews now, 93%. None of the big players in the press have hated this film yet. I was sure someone would given the risky material. Can't quite believe it!

It's a good start. These films usually get around 240-270+ reviews submitted. I'd be surprised if it's still hovering in the 90% range after US release.

 

[weezerspider]

As for Vanko, I didn't mind his absence from the middle of the movie either. I suppose this is what sets Iron Man apart from other superhero movies. People expect a relentless villain like the Joker, Doc Ock, Magneto, or Green Goblin. A constant threat. Through both Iron Man films, the focus has truly been on Tony Stark. I don't think thats a problem, although I can see why some people would be bothered. It's kind of a different take on the genre.

I would say BB falls in that category as well, as far as focusing on the hero wholeheartedly without too much story on the villain. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, I'd make a case it is how most superhero films SHOULD be. Focus on the hero, not the villain. While I love Jack's Joker, the ultimate problem with the original Batman film is that it just doesn't focus on the hero enough. It gets to where you almost dread the Batman scenes in comparison to the Joker ones. I feel the Iron Man films do a fantastic job focusing on Tony, the hero. I'm sure we can also thank RDJ's excellent portrayal to this focus as well.

 

[weezerspider]

It's a good start. These films usually get around 240-270+ reviews submitted. I'd be surprised if it's still hovering in the 90% range after US release.

Same here, but anything around an 85% will be successful in my eyes.

 

[Tony Stark]

No it doesn't. All it is is just a higher budgeted X-Men Wolverine movie.

Xavier incapacitated - check
Cyclops not doing anything - check
Wolverine fighting a female - check
Storm not doing anything - check
Jean Grey not doing anything until the end - check

And aren't they supposed to be a team? Why was Wolverine hogging up the screen time and action sequences? Why didn't Iceman actually turn into I don't know an Iceman? Why doesn't this look like the team that's portrayed in the comics, cartoons, videogames etc.? (And no I'm not talking about the suits)

Apart from the opening credits and some references take some stuff away and it wouldn't even be an X-Men movie.

Atleast Iron Man you know its an Iron Man movie, same with Hulk, Thor and Cap. They don't neuter their characters. With the Avengers you're not going to see a member of the team just showing off their power in small spurts with one character hogging up the spotlight with the rest of the team doing nothing or incapacitated.

Was this a good movie starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? Sure. Was it a great X-Men movie people make it out to be? Not even close. First Class actually looks like a mutant team up movie.

I bet if X-Men were at Marvel you'd see a real X-Men movie.

Beaten by spades? Not even close.

The worst part of X2:

Xavier to Woverine: Logan the mind is a complex map of nurons, I can't tell you why I sent you out in the middle of Canada where apparently there is an abandon U.S. military complex.....in Canada....uh...well if I read your mind, then uh well there wouldn't be any plot for this movie....so uh...oh by the way Scott and I have to go away for half the film, because it says so in the script.....

 

[Hawkeye.]

You are not older than 14.

well i'm 15 actually

 

[Captainhulk]

NQP - Audio THOR Review

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/nqp-thor-review

 

[hatebox]

Everytime I check the RT score the number of good reviews goes up while the average user rating goes down. Weird.

I expect it to finish in the 80s and, after 200 or so reviews, for the user rating to hopefully go above 7.

 

[CrypticOne]

NQP - Audio THOR Review

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/nqp-thor-review

Awesome review. Can't wait to see this!

 

[tek]

Saw the movie yesterday. Not too familiar with the character of Thor. But i enjoyed it thoroughly. The opening half hour or so of the Asgard stuff was fantastical to look at, especially with the 3D. The earth stuff fit well and flowed seamlessly. The acting as a whole was great, in particular Thor, Loki, Odin and Jane. Probably the asian warrior guy seemed a little stilted, but that is nitpicking.

There was some moments where I had some strong emotional reactions to, which is excellent. Namely Thor and his initial inability to lift the hammer, then when he is able to is quite uplifting. Plus the part where Thor has to make a personal sacrifice in his encounter with the Destroyer is touching. Also the end fight involving Thor, Loki and Odin and its resolution is full of heart rendering stuff. I think the story is fine and the movie did not drag in any places. It seemed to go quickly. So overall I don't think they could have done much better with the subject matter. I give it 9 and a half out of 10, but i am no movie reviewer, just a satisfied cinema patron. I am confident the vast majority of you will enjoy it at some level.

 

[Chewy]

The Standard
http://www.standard.net.au/blogs/movie-reviews/review-thor/2142324.aspx?storypage=0
SaltyPopcorn
http://www.saltypopcorn.com/thor/
BrownTails
http://browntails.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/thor-my-review/
Joseph Dickerson
http://www.josephdickerson.com/2011...vie-hammers-expectations-by-being-quite-good/
TheLennoXFiles
http://thelennoxfiles.blogspot.com/2011/04/film-review-thor.html
Daily Mirror
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/columnists/david-edwards/2011/04/22/hammer-time-115875-23078665/

 

[Chewy]

It's pretty crazy to see critics on RT loving this who HATED Iron Man 2. For instance, the Daily Mirror review I posted above (4/5) is written by a guy who wrote a scathing 1 star review for IM2.

 

[Silvermoth]

I just saw it and found it underwhelming.

Spoiler

Lots of spoilers so be warned. I'm serious.
Things I liked:
The Frost Giants are bigger than I thought they would be and are pretty cool.
Jaimie Alexander as Sif is absolutely amazing. She deserves alot more screen time in the sequel.
Seeing Volstagg eat
Tom as Loki
Anthony as Odin
even Chris as Thor, which suprised me.
Darcy does very well with the little lines she gets.

Things I didn't like:
The pacing was really bad. The ending didn't even feel like an ending it was just...over and it always wanted to move onto the next scene more than develop the scene it was on.

The action scenes were dreadfully shot. They were way too close (think the action in Batman Begins) and they lacked weight and crunch

Too much reliance on CGI. It really took me out of the picture.

Very, very lame ending. Completely unconvincing and not nearly epic enough. Indeed the whole climax is about an entire city of gods getting worked up because just three frost giants came in.

Not enough Loki. They didn't show how his mind works at all.

Hawkeye cameo was pointless

Natalie Portman for some reason giggles like a High Schooler alot.

Ridiculous sponsorship. Like all the time. The entire movie is stuffed with labels and the camera always makes sure they get seen front and centre. Seriously, when you see it play "count the sponsors"

I hate to say it but I don't think Kenneth was very confident as a movie maker. Perhaps as a stage director sure but a movie this size was clearly overwhelming for him.

Shield once again are kind of pointless.

Thor's journey from arrogance to perfect person is unconvincing.

Some of the comic relief was really bad. Some was good but some was really bad.

Poor Rene Russo gets treated to the "wife" role and nothing else.

Movie ends with "SEE THE AVENGERS, PLUG!PLUG!PLUG!"

Over all, I'ld give it a 7/10. Truthfully it's not as bad as Wolverine and X-men 3 but it's entirely forgettable and it doesn't bode well for the Avengers. It's just like eating junk food really. It looks good but afterwards you still feel hungry and oddly unsatisfied.

 

[Silvermoth]

The worst part of X2:

Xavier to Woverine: Logan the mind is a complex map of nurons, I can't tell you why I sent you out in the middle of Canada where apparently there is an abandon U.S. military complex.....in Canada....uh...well if I read your mind, then uh well there wouldn't be any plot for this movie....so uh...oh by the way Scott and I have to go away for half the film, because it says so in the script.....

Well, later on in the movie Magneto does mention that perhaps Charles isn't exactly a saint in this matter and that there's a part of him that wants to stop Wolverine from getting the information so quickly so that he could prove useful to him later.

 

[Iceman]

Iron Stark, I think X2's a great film but to some extent I agree. We still haven't seen X-Men at anywhere near it's best & I believe the potential is there for it to be the top moneymaking comic property outside of collaborations like The Avengers.

 

[Moridin]

http://entertainment.ie/movie_review/Thor-3D/7368.htm
3/5
"this production is as sturdy as its imposing lead, Chris Hemsworth. It mightn't mix the worlds of Asgard and Earth together as seamlessly as it could have, and the 3D is utterly inane, but Branagh handles the dramatic family elements of the story with aplomb, while Hemsworth is excellent.
Generally speaking, it's very entertaining stuff."

 

[quark552]

None of the superhero movies this summer open up against each other. It can only help the genre if all of them turn out to be successful. I've always been a Marvel guy, but I want to see a great GL film, and I hope it's a huge success.