Thor (2011)

C. – 115m
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 – Widescreen; 3D & 2D
A.K.A.: Thor, God Of Thunder, Manhattan
Dir.: Kenneth Branagh.
Starring: Chris Hemsworth , Sir Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, Stan Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.

Thor is cast out of Asgard due to his arrogance. He must work his way back by learning humility and helping humans. Meanwhile a small group of scientist want to learn about him and his world. A great start to the series of films! Everyone is in top form and the story is rich and full to boot. No complaints!

Trivia: The Hemsworth brothers, Chris and Liam were up against each other for the role of Thor, ultimately Chris Hemsworth won. When Anthony Hopkins and Chris Hemsworth saw each other in costume for the first time Hopkins said, “God, there is no acting required here, is there?” Stan Lee has often said he wanted to play Odin. Since the film was made though, he has stated he was very happy with Sir Anthony Hopkins in the role. And finally the film makes extensive use of actual Norse Mythology.

The preferred viewing format is 3D, though 2D is available. Please note: This is a Marvel film, stay all the way through the end credits to see all the cut scenes.

Rated: [PG–13] – Sequence Of Intense Sci–Fi Action & Violence
Available on 3D & 2D Blu–ray, DVD & Digital Copy

Thor: The Dark World (2013)

C. – 112m
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 – Widescreen; 3D & 2D
A.K.A.: Thor 2: The Dark World, Thor 2
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Stan Lee, Benicio Del Toro and Chris Evans.

Thor must rescue Jane from Peril. After The Avengers (2012), this film feels more like Thor 3 rather than Thor 2. There is not much in the way of the story and the CGI is a tad too bountiful. Pacing also appears slower. It is however still entertaining and the actors do their bests with the material handed to them. Worth a watch.

Trivia: Hemsworth improvised the action of Thor hanging his hammer up on a coat hook, 1 hour 23 minutes into the movie. He had been playing with it in between takes. There are several other instances of adlibs or improvisation in the film. “Banana Balls,” being another example.

As with the first film, the preferred viewing format is 3D, though 2D is also available. Note: As this is a Marvel film, stay all the way through the end credits to see all the cut scenes.

Rated: [PG–13] – Sequences Of Intense Sci–Fi Action And Violence, & Some Suggestive Content
Available on 3D & 2D Blu–ray, DVD & Digital Copy

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Film Review

C. – 130m.

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 – Widescreen; 3D & 2D

A.K.A.: Mighty Thor: Battle Royal, Thor 3: Ragnarok, Thor 3

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Hemsworth, Sam Neill, Matt Damon and Stan Lee.

An imprisoned Thor finds himself in a Gladiator situation with The Hulk. Can he survive it and save his world from obliteration by Hela? A step up from the previous entry, Thor: The Dark World (2013). Audiences will find a plethora of humor here. There are a couple of slow parts that mar the middle of the film but, as per-usual with Marvel’s films, the film rises above it and ends on a perfect note.

Trivia: A Make A Wish child, who was visiting the set suggested Thor’s line, “A friend from work,” about The Hulk. Additionally, 80% of the dialogue was adlibbed by the cast. And finally, this is the first film in the Marvel Universe that does not have Lou Ferrigno voicing The Hulk, instead it is Mark Ruffalo that you hear.

As With the first two films, the preferred viewing format is 3D, as usual 2D is also available. And yet again, as this is a Marvel film, stay all the way through the end credits to see all the cut scenes.

Rated: [PG–13] – Intense Sequences Of Sci–Fi Violence And Action, & Brief Suggestive Material.

Available on 3D & 2D Blu–ray, DVD & Digital Copy.