I really enjoyed it, minus the 3-d part. That was gay.
[quote]byukid wrote:
I really enjoyed it, minus the 3-d part. That was gay.[/quote]
Luckily I saw it in 2D. I wouldn’t say that the film blew me away by any means, but I think it was a good solid entertaining movie and would give it an 83/100.
Did anybody else think that it looked extremely corny when Loki let go of Thor and fell into space near the end? That part was hilarious.
Overall though, solid film. Portman is always nice to see.
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
Please tell me you do not think this is only achievable through great genetics?
[/quote]
No, but having the right genes really helps. I think he’s about 6ft2, with his regimen and diet, it’s not unachievable but genetics do play a big part.
Of course, it’s also achievable with pharmaceuticals. But I’m sure he wasn’t on them.
I think what Chris Hemsworth did with his physique is very doable naturally, yes I would have to say he would need more genetic potential than the average geek walking the street, but keep in mind he is 6’3 with a large build. I think I recall reports of him weighing 260, again very doable with focused intense training.
This is no dig on anyone, but some of the smaller guys here need to keep in mind that some guys have the potential for holding really big weight, I once had this discussion with Thibs. Guys with large frames can hold massive weight, shit I am 220 and was told I look thin.
I think it is his being 6’3 that is daunting to look at, Hemsworth is thick in his upper body, not quite as built in his legs from what I see in the movie, the illusion and presentation of his “V” shaped torso is further enhanced. He looks like a protoype college or NFL inside linebacker.
Anyone stick around for the scene after the credits? I’m guessing its there to set up the plot for the avengers movie, as opposed to a Thor sequel. Its not very long at all, but man does it finish the movie on a high note, especially for someone as comic nerdy as me.
[quote]roybot wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
As far as Loki, had they played him like an all out villain, it would ahve looked cliched and corny…period. They played him like someone who actually thinks he is doing the greatest good…which is what the greatest villains are portrayed as.
That was why I liked Smallville as long as Lex was on there (Michael Rosenbaum). That was the first time they played Lex as a guy who was truly trying to do right but just kept ending up the bad guy until he simply gave into his role.
That type of villain is perfect and allows you to see them as more human than if they came out as the “all evil guy” from the start.
Now, they can go in a more blatant direction and it will fit better.[/quote]
Yes. Loki was accurately portrayed in this.
-Spoilers-
He allowed the frost giants to steal into Asgard without Heimdall detecting them (as Heimdall admits) and before Odin told him he was Laufey’s son. Loki said that he manipulated Thor into engaging the frost giants just to “ruin Thor’s day”. Even when Odin told him of his origins he tried to play both sides and eventually betrayed his biological father (even though he seemed to be in league with him). Loki can move between realms without the need for the Bifrost (see his visit to Thor in the SHIELD encampment and his ability to parley with Laufey undetected) so he didn’t fall to his death when the bridge was destroyed and he was not motivated by revenge or to become ruler of Asgard. He has a greater plan (hinted at by the post-credits sequence).
-End spoilers- [/quote]
Bringing things back to Loki. I agree with you guys on this in so much as his general manipulation-style trickery being better than a straight up villain.
-potential spoilers-
But his final scene with Thor and Odin on the bridge was too much for me. This guy is a premier bad guy (when it suits him), and to see him whining like that about his daddy issues just about made me sick. If I hadn’t have stuck around for the end credit scene, I’d have left that theater slightly disappointed.
-end
[quote]Dr_Blake wrote:
Anyone stick around for the scene after the credits? I’m guessing its there to set up the plot for the avengers movie, as opposed to a Thor sequel. Its not very long at all, but man does it finish the movie on a high note, especially for someone as comic nerdy as me.[/quote]
The cosmic cube is in the Cap America film too.
[quote]Dr_Blake wrote:
[quote]roybot wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
As far as Loki, had they played him like an all out villain, it would ahve looked cliched and corny…period. They played him like someone who actually thinks he is doing the greatest good…which is what the greatest villains are portrayed as.
That was why I liked Smallville as long as Lex was on there (Michael Rosenbaum). That was the first time they played Lex as a guy who was truly trying to do right but just kept ending up the bad guy until he simply gave into his role.
That type of villain is perfect and allows you to see them as more human than if they came out as the “all evil guy” from the start.
Now, they can go in a more blatant direction and it will fit better.[/quote]
Yes. Loki was accurately portrayed in this.
-Spoilers-
He allowed the frost giants to steal into Asgard without Heimdall detecting them (as Heimdall admits) and before Odin told him he was Laufey’s son. Loki said that he manipulated Thor into engaging the frost giants just to “ruin Thor’s day”. Even when Odin told him of his origins he tried to play both sides and eventually betrayed his biological father (even though he seemed to be in league with him). Loki can move between realms without the need for the Bifrost (see his visit to Thor in the SHIELD encampment and his ability to parley with Laufey undetected) so he didn’t fall to his death when the bridge was destroyed and he was not motivated by revenge or to become ruler of Asgard. He has a greater plan (hinted at by the post-credits sequence).
-End spoilers- [/quote]
Bringing things back to Loki. I agree with you guys on this in so much as his general manipulation-style trickery being better than a straight up villain.
-potential spoilers-
But his final scene with Thor and Odin on the bridge was too much for me. This guy is a premier bad guy (when it suits him), and to see him whining like that about his daddy issues just about made me sick. If I hadn’t have stuck around for the end credit scene, I’d have left that theater slightly disappointed.
-end[/quote]
You have to have back story and it sets up Loki for future films. I still want to see Hela, Enchantress, Balder etc…
[quote]WolBarret wrote:
[quote]VikingsAD28 wrote:
Just saw it, Thor is a fucking baller.
I haven’t read the comics and I really only got interested in comics recently with all of the new movies. That said, someone care to give me a hint on how anything could ever be so epicly bad that Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, and some other loose change heroes ALL have to team up to stop it?
It is my understanding that Thor’s strength is unlimited plus he can fly, Iron Man can fly and shoot a bunch of missiles and other modern weapons, after just those two I really can’t imagine anyone else bringing anything to the table. What is Bruce Banner going to do? Get so mad that he becomes half as good as Thor? Captain America, just punch a bunch of people and shoot them with a handgun and run a bit faster than a normal guy?
Obviously this post screams comic book noob, but I am okay with admitting that.[/quote]
The characters are much more powerful in the comic books…except for Captain and Iron Man.
The original Avengers consisted of Hulk, Thor, and Iron Man. Loki tricked the Hulk into frenzying, hoping that Thor would come to stop him. Iron Man, Ant Man, and Wasp heard about the situation, they joined up to fight the Hulk. Eventually Loki’s trick was found out and they got rid of Loki. Then they formed the Avengers.
As far as Powers…
Thor and Hulk are at the same level of strength, durability, and endurance. Thor’s faster and a better fighter. Hulk’s rage and regeneration is what keeps him in going in a fight.
Iron Man is good at against regular human and regular super villains, but he can’t take down powerhouses like Hulk or Abomination with brute force.
Captain America…he’s just there for motivation/inspiration, tactics, and leadership.[/quote]
Sort of depends though, Iron mans armor thorbuster, hulkbuster, extremis. Regular Thor or King Thor etc…
[quote]cracken wrote:
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
Please tell me you do not think this is only achievable through great genetics?
[/quote]
No, but having the right genes really helps. I think he’s about 6ft2, with his regimen and diet, it’s not unachievable but genetics do play a big part.
Of course, it’s also achievable with pharmaceuticals. But I’m sure he wasn’t on them.[/quote]
He definitely juiced for the movie, there’s no way around it.
Movie stars get paid to look amazing, and you have to know that everyone made sure he was doing everything possible to look his best.
[quote]VikingsAD28 wrote:
Just saw it, Thor is a fucking baller.
I haven’t read the comics and I really only got interested in comics recently with all of the new movies. That said, someone care to give me a hint on how anything could ever be so epicly bad that Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, and some other loose change heroes ALL have to team up to stop it?
It is my understanding that Thor’s strength is unlimited plus he can fly, Iron Man can fly and shoot a bunch of missiles and other modern weapons, after just those two I really can’t imagine anyone else bringing anything to the table. What is Bruce Banner going to do? Get so mad that he becomes half as good as Thor? Captain America, just punch a bunch of people and shoot them with a handgun and run a bit faster than a normal guy?
Obviously this post screams comic book noob, but I am okay with admitting that.[/quote]
LOL.
LOL.
I actually like this post.
In Marvel, they seemed to try to create really faulted characters. There are no “all good guys”. Even Peter Parker let a criminal get away on purpose before he changed. Stark has huge issues with his father along with alcoholism. Banner can’t even have sex without hulking out and destroying the entire city. Thor is usually so stuck on himself, it is usually his rush into a fight that knocks him out for a count so the others have action.
Marvel is about drama. These comics are nothing short of soap operas with super powers. They are about who hates who, who slapped who, who is sleeping with who and who wants to fuck who.
Add in explosions and great costumes and you have a multi-billion dollar franchise.
They can make the Avengers work great…if they focus on their character flaws and how they work together as a group.
The Fantastic Four set the stage for what Marvel is about…groups working like a family even though they piss each other off.
It also seems that Marvel likes characters that battle their own personal demons, as well as evil doers.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I can not be friends with any man who thinks we have too much “Zombie”.[/quote]
this~
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
I think what Chris Hemsworth did with his physique is very doable naturally, yes I would have to say he would need more genetic potential than the average geek walking the street, but keep in mind he is 6’3 with a large build. I think I recall reports of him weighing 260, again very doable with focused intense training.
This is no dig on anyone, but some of the smaller guys here need to keep in mind that some guys have the potential for holding really big weight, I once had this discussion with Thibs. Guys with large frames can hold massive weight, shit I am 220 and was told I look thin.
I think it is his being 6’3 that is daunting to look at, Hemsworth is thick in his upper body, not quite as built in his legs from what I see in the movie, the illusion and presentation of his “V” shaped torso is further enhanced. He looks like a protoype college or NFL inside linebacker. [/quote]
the big thing to keep in mind is what he said in that article about eating. While he ate clean, he ate like it was his job (well, it was his job) and ate when he wasn’t hungry. With a lot of sleep everyday and a decent training program focusing on big lifts, that will do a lot of good for many people.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]VikingsAD28 wrote:
Just saw it, Thor is a fucking baller.
I haven’t read the comics and I really only got interested in comics recently with all of the new movies. That said, someone care to give me a hint on how anything could ever be so epicly bad that Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, and some other loose change heroes ALL have to team up to stop it?
It is my understanding that Thor’s strength is unlimited plus he can fly, Iron Man can fly and shoot a bunch of missiles and other modern weapons, after just those two I really can’t imagine anyone else bringing anything to the table. What is Bruce Banner going to do? Get so mad that he becomes half as good as Thor? Captain America, just punch a bunch of people and shoot them with a handgun and run a bit faster than a normal guy?
Obviously this post screams comic book noob, but I am okay with admitting that.[/quote]
LOL.
LOL.
I actually like this post.
In Marvel, they seemed to try to create really faulted characters. There are no “all good guys”. Even Peter Parker let a criminal get away on purpose before he changed. Stark has huge issues with his father along with alcoholism. Banner can’t even have sex without hulking out and destroying the entire city. Thor is usually so stuck on himself, it is usually his rush into a fight that knocks him out for a count so the others have action.
Marvel is about drama. These comics are nothing short of soap operas with super powers. They are about who hates who, who slapped who, who is sleeping with who and who wants to fuck who.
Add in explosions and great costumes and you have a multi-billion dollar franchise.
They can make the Avengers work great…if they focus on their character flaws and how they work together as a group.
The Fantastic Four set the stage for what Marvel is about…groups working like a family even though they piss each other off. [/quote]
That makes a lot of sense, considering that every one of the Marvel movies thus far has focused a lot on internal struggle and interpersonal drama. I don’t know why I expected different, I guess I thought maybe because they already got most of the back stories out of the way it might be smooth sailing from here, but that would be boring.
On Hemsworth, I really liked what he did in this movie. He looked way better than almost anyone I have seen on the silver screen so there really can’t be any complaints with his build.
I liked how he pulled off the archaic accent even when he was on earth without making it sound silly. Even the parts that are meant to be silly, like in the diner, it still felt like Thor was being sincere in not knowing that he wasn’t normal.
Also, thank god he landed in America where they just happen to share a common language with the people from Asgard and the ice giants, the movie would have sucked if he landed in Japan and no one understood him and was just afraid of the giant white guy.
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
saw it. I liked it. But agreed on the Loki comments… did not develop him/his intentions enough.
Totally have a man crush on Chris Hemsworth. He looked fackin’ good.[/quote]
I just bought the Men’s Health magazine because he is on the cover.
[quote]Dr_Blake wrote:
Anyone stick around for the scene after the credits? I’m guessing its there to set up the plot for the avengers movie, as opposed to a Thor sequel. Its not very long at all, but man does it finish the movie on a high note, especially for someone as comic nerdy as me.[/quote]
I didn’t stay!!! What happened?
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
[quote]Dr_Blake wrote:
Anyone stick around for the scene after the credits? I’m guessing its there to set up the plot for the avengers movie, as opposed to a Thor sequel. Its not very long at all, but man does it finish the movie on a high note, especially for someone as comic nerdy as me.[/quote]
I didn’t stay!!! What happened?[/quote]
Hemsworth starting banging Natalie Portman
[quote]optheta wrote:
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
[quote]Dr_Blake wrote:
Anyone stick around for the scene after the credits? I’m guessing its there to set up the plot for the avengers movie, as opposed to a Thor sequel. Its not very long at all, but man does it finish the movie on a high note, especially for someone as comic nerdy as me.[/quote]
I didn’t stay!!! What happened?[/quote]
Hemsworth starting banging Natalie Portman[/quote]
she was such a dork in this movie. lol.