Straight from the files of Paramount Pictures, I’ve managed to get my hands on the official synopsis for Kenneth Branagh’s Thor.
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 centre 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.
The plotline sounds familiar enough, and seems to leave plenty of room for them to play with how they’re going to make this movie compatible with Iron Man and Captain America when they finally decide to make the Avengers movie in 2012. Does it work for you? Should they even be trying this?
Thor Thurders it’s way into theatres on May 6, 2011.
Thor’s never been my favourite. However, if they avoid going too cheezeball, I think it’ll work fine. The less it reminds me of “He-Man”, the better.
I think a lot will depend on how they decide to incorporate the comic relief. Are they going to have some wisecracking homeless guy, or a cowardly green tiger? Iron Man worked very well with Tony Stark as his own comic foil – but Thor’s the kind of guy that takes himself very seriously. Maybe those Warriors 3 guys will be some kind of Three Stooges variant.