Friday, May 06, 2011

'Thor' brews a perfect storm of effects, action


From usatoday [excerpt], "Under Kenneth Branagh's direction, Thor has eye-popping special effects, strong performances and, perhaps most notably, 3-D technology put to good use. Though the plot has some holes, the dazzling look of the movie and the earth-rattling action sequences fill in those gaps.

Based on a Marvel superhero comic with Norse mythology origins, this god of thunder tosses off enough comic quips to make the whole enterprise enjoyable.

Not only is it great to look at — thanks to the fusion of superb CGI and the impeccable work of production designer Bo Welch — it's anchored by an appealing performance by Chris Hemsworth. Though he looks every inch a brawny Norse god, Hemsworth is not just a hunk. His charisma and charming grin go a long way toward making Thor engaging."

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3 comments:

JPX said...

Saw it last night, it's a lot of fun!

DKC said...

Jake saw it yesterday, too! He loved it. Shocker.

Octopunk said...

Woo hoo, summer has started!

I will probably see Thor, but not for a bit.

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