It will take a killer script and probably a longer running time to achieve the greater ensemble piece that fans want. I do wonder if Marvel will ever branch out with 2 1/2 hour or longer movies. Hopefully IM3 will break that mold (especially if it is looking for a more epic feel with the Mandarin finally arriving), and Thor: The Dark World right behind it. Unfortunately, I do expect that MS will continue to keep their running times down for their solo films. That said, I think this quote from Idris Elba in an interview with MTV speaks to some of your concerns:Not sure I'd wanna see Balder. The thing that has me concerned about Thor 2, is the same thing I didn't like about the first movie. And that's not having much for the supporting cast to do...other than be there. I understand that Thor is the main character, but I felt Sif, the Warriors Three and Frigga got the short end of the stick.
And assuming more characters will be added in Thor 2, I just hope they get a handle of things. It's funny the first movie's script worked, but things just fell through in the editing department.
Whats more involved is who the Asgardians are. I think well see a sense of that. Its a huge film, Thor 2, but I also think its micro in a way that you start to look at people, who they are a little bit more.
It will take a killer script and probably a longer running time to achieve the greater ensemble piece that fans want. I do wonder if Marvel will ever branch out with 2 1/2 hour or longer movies. Hopefully IM3 will break that mold (especially if it is looking for a more epic feel with the Mandarin finally arriving), and Thor: The Dark World right behind it. Unfortunately, I do expect that MS will continue to keep their running times down for their solo films. That said, I think this quote from Idris Elba in an interview with MTV speaks to some of your concerns:
Let's hope Sif gets more "fleshed out" as some guy said earlier.Well, for those interested, Jaimie Alexander just tweeted:
I don't think Loki should have a major arc in this film, he's had enough time in the sun for now.
I actually hope they continue to stay away from such sweeping generalizations when thinking about what makes a movie successful. Studio execs thinking "the more the better" gave us clusterf**ks like the Star Wars prequels and Spider-Man 3. That said, I think we agree that they should realize that fun superhero action adventures don't have to be limited to 2 hours.That does relax some concerns, and indicate that the script is on point. But like you say, I do think Marvel should loosen up with their run-times. In past interviews, Feige commented on the matter saying that it all comes down to what keeps the story moving...and that they don't set out for a specific run. To me that sorta means, "it's all about the story...F--- the little characters."
With The Avengers being so successful and their longest movie, 143 minutes, I'm hoping they consider 'The more the better.'
Well, for those interested, Jaimie Alexander just tweeted:
I actually hope they continue to stay away from such sweeping generalizations when thinking about what makes a movie successful. Studio execs thinking "the more the better" gave us clusterf**ks like the Star Wars prequels and Spider-Man 3. That said, I think we agree that they should realize that fun superhero action adventures don't have to be limited to 2 hours.
Well .... considering the mess he created on Earth (to which he'll have to answer to Odin) and the fact that he's got Thanos looking for him, I don't know how you avoid it.
But they do need to get that other villain(s) in here to freshen things up.
Hope the Warriors Three costumes got some upgrades, too.
Now why did you have to go there?Belly shirt.
Now there's a disturbing mental image <--- not me crying, but me trying to get the picture out of my head *lol*Heard Volstagg really took to it.
Heard Volstagg really took to it.
He has the belly for it after all
Wonder how Thor's suit will change.