Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Mini Movie Review: Thor: ★★★½


Thor delivers everything that a viking could ask for, battles of legendary proportions, interdimensional travel, sibling rivalry/betrayal and Norway! Expect to see a hammer wielding demigod flying around like Superman. By far the most fantastical Marvel feature to date, yet true to the comic book mythology, Thor effectively sets up the final pieces leading to the upcoming Avengers movie. *smashes coffee mug on ground* “I want another!”

P.S. Stay for the stinger following the credits. If you’re not familiar with Marvel lore, read this. It will help you understand the stinger better:

(MAY CONSIDER AS SPOILER)

http://marvel.com/universe/Cosmic_Cube

I only share this because more than half the theater didn’t get the reference in the stinger.