Monday, May 2, 2011
THOR is undoubtedly entertaining. The tale of a hammer wielding god of thunder is a fun filled ride that is solely made to entertain its audience, mostly those under mid 20's.
Based on Marvel comic book's character by the same name, THOR is a good one time watch especially for its CGI fight scenes. Directed byKenneth Branagh, the epic adventure spans from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard.
Odin (Hopkins), King of Asgard wages a war against the huge Frost Giants who possess the power of freezing anything to ice. The giants start converting the universe to ice by freezing and killing every living being they witness in order to solely gain control over the nine realms including earth. Odin wages a war against the giants to protect the world and wins it. He captures their power and keeps it in his custody. Years pass and the day Odin decides to crown his mighty son THOR, as the new king of Asgard, the giants manage to barge into the secret chambers of the king to get back their power thus enraging the short tempered prince THOR.
THOR secretly attacks the giants to wipe off their race, much against the wishes of his father. THOR's reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Odin punishes his son's deviant behaviour by banishing him to earth. Odin expects THOR to realize some day what it takes to become a true king.
Though visually entertaining, plot wise, THOR is highly clichéd and dated which is why this superhero does not leave the kind of impact you would ideally expect from it.
THOR is more of a fantasy filled fun fairytale than an intense sci-fi thriller based on an ancient mythology as it had touted to be. In fact the light hearted treatment given to THOR will remind you a lot of Disney'sAmy Adams starrer Enchanted.
You encounter many loopholes too. THOR's shift from Asgard to earth looks rather comfortable as the God of Thunder manages to get along with humans a bit too conveniently. He even lands up on earth in jeans and Tee, unlike his other friends from Asgard who come to earth in their warrior outfits! On earth, THOR even goes to a local pub, drinks beer and falls in love with a scientist ( Natalie Portman) like any other American cheesy romcom!
The script's twists are too little and way too predictable for you to feel for the central character or his change of ways.
Anthony Hopkins is convincing as usual. Portman has barely anything to do. Aussie Chris Hemsworth as the blonde well built 'THOR' looks and plays his part well.
For a light hearted superhero film, THOR is a good one time watch. Don't expect anything new though.
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