Thor
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Cast & Credits:
Release Date: May 6, 2011 (3D/2D theaters)
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Screenwriter: Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne
Starring:Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci. Fi.,
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence)
Website: Thor.Marvel.com - Categories: Action | Fantasy | Sci Fi | Adventure | All
Story
Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, "Thor," which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Product Information
Thor (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
 48 New from $19.44 23 Used from $12.65 2 Collectible from $49.99 as of 05/24/2013 15:29 MST details Technical Details Add To Baby Registry Add To Wedding Registry Add To Wishlist Tell A Friend All Customer Reviews All Offers | Actor: Chris Hemsworth Actor: Natalie Portman Actor: Tom Hiddleston Actor: Anthony Hopkins Actor: Stellan Skarsgard AspectRatio: 2.35:1 AudienceRating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: Blu-ray Brand: Marvel Kids Color: color Director: Kenneth Branagh EAN: 0097361455044 EANList: Feature: Recommended Age: 13 years and up Format: AC-3 Format: Color Format: Dolby Format: DTS Surround Sound Format: Dubbed Format: NTSC Format: Subtitled Format: Widescreen IsEligibleForTradeIn: 1 ItemDimensions: Label: Paramount Pictures Languages: ListPrice: Manufacturer: Paramount Pictures MPN: BR145504 NumberOfDiscs: 2 NumberOfItems: 1 PackageDimensions: PackageQuantity: 1 PartNumber: BR145504 ProductGroup: DVD ProductTypeName: ABIS_DVD Publisher: Paramount Pictures RegionCode: 1 ReleaseDate: 2011-09-13 RunningTime: 115 SKU: 7044588 Studio: Paramount Pictures Title: Thor (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) TradeInValue: UPC: 097361455044 UPCList: |
Product Description The epic adventure Thor spans the Marvel universe from present-day Earth to the cosmic realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. As a result, Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest forces to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero. Amazon.com Of all the folks in long underwear to be tapped for superhero films, Thor would seem to be the most problematic to properly pull off. (Hypothetical Hollywood conversation: "A guy in a tricked-out, easily merchandisable metal suit? Great! An Asgardian God of Thunder who says stuff like thee and thou? Um, is Moon Knight available?") Thankfully, the resulting film does its source material rather proud, via a committed cast and an approach that doesn't shy away from the over-the-top superheroics. When you're dealing with a flying guy wielding a huge hammer, gritty realism can be overrated, really. Blending elements from the celebrated comic arcs by Walter Simonson and J. Michael Straczynski, the story follows the headstrong Thunder God (Chris Hemsworth) as he is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) after inadvertently starting a war with a planet of ticked-off Frost Giants. As his traitorous brother Loki (the terrific Tom Hiddleston) schemes in the wings, Thor must redeem himself and save the universe, with the aid of a beautiful scientist (Natalie Portman). Although director Kenneth Branagh certainly doesn't skimp on the in-jokes and fan-pleasing continuity references (be prepared to stick around after the credits, Marvel fans), his film distinguishes itself by adopting a larger-than-life cosmic Shakespearean air that sets itself apart from both the cerebral, grounded style made fashionable by The Dark Knight and the loose-limbed Rat Packish vibe of the Iron Man series. Glorying in the absolute unreality of its premise, Branagh's film is a swooping, Jack Kirby-inspired saga that brings the big-budget grins on a consistent basis, as well as tying in with the superhero battle royale The Avengers. --Andrew Wright | |
