So... queue Thor, the first of the two non-establish franchises that are part of The Avengers saga to debut. In 3D, no less.
Maybe my expectations were exceedingly low, maybe I was just in a good mood. But, simply put, I was blown away. This is the best Marvel movie since Spiderman 2. The visuals are spectacular, the 3D was well done, without being overbearing. The comic relief provides some true laugh out loud moments. And the eye candy for both genders is out in full force.
Not since Viggo as Aragorn have I questioned my sexuality so....Natalie Portman is gorgeous as always, but the real scene stealer is new comer Kat "Epic Lips" Dennings, whom I recently had the pleasure of discovering in a small indie flick, Daydream Nation, at a local film festival. She hits the geeky hot chick note perfectly.
The comic book spin on Norse mythology is fun and interesting, and the nods to comic book and avengers fans are much less cheesy and brow beating than they were in Ironman.
The only issue I had with an otherwise completely enjoyable popcorn flick was the almost "Twilight-esque" romance arc of Thor and Jane (Portman). Yes, Portman is stunning, but not quite to the level that would make the God of Thunder swoon after a single night of small talk around a fire. (Especially when he has a perfectly good Asgardian woman pining after him) I guess it was necessary plot device for him to make his return, but it felt pretty damn awkward.
In any case, I'm now fully on board for the whole Avengers ride. Captain America's origin is due out at the end of July, and I can't wait.
The comic book spin on Norse mythology is fun and interesting, and the nods to comic book and avengers fans are much less cheesy and brow beating than they were in Ironman.
The only issue I had with an otherwise completely enjoyable popcorn flick was the almost "Twilight-esque" romance arc of Thor and Jane (Portman). Yes, Portman is stunning, but not quite to the level that would make the God of Thunder swoon after a single night of small talk around a fire. (Especially when he has a perfectly good Asgardian woman pining after him) I guess it was necessary plot device for him to make his return, but it felt pretty damn awkward.
In any case, I'm now fully on board for the whole Avengers ride. Captain America's origin is due out at the end of July, and I can't wait.
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