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<ストーリー>
神の国<アズガルド>で無敵の強さを誇る戦士ソー。だがあまりの傲慢さゆえに神々の王である父の怒りに触れ、最強の武器“ムジョルニア"と全ての力を奪われて人間界へ追放されてしまう。地球に落ちたソーは、天文学者のジェーンら人々に出会い人間の弱さや痛みに触れ、徐々に真の強さを学んでゆく。だがその頃、邪神ロキの陰謀で神の国は危機に瀕し、さらに恐るべき敵がソーを抹殺すべく地球に迫ろうとしていた。力を失ったソーは地球と神の国を守るために戦いへと立ち上がる!
<ボーナス・コンテンツ>
[ブルーレイ]
●ケネス・ブラナー(監督)による音声解説
●マーベル・ワンショット:相談役
●映像特典
-アスガルドから地球へ
-恐れを知らぬリーダー
-キャストを語る
-ムジョルニア
-ラウフェイの誕生
-神々の音楽
-原作者の訪問
●アベンジャーズへの道
●削除シーン(ケネス・ブラナー(監督)による音声解説付)
-王位継承を前にしたソーとロキ
-武器を預けるウォリアーズ・スリーとシフ
-ソーとフリッガ
-団結(ロング・バージョン)
-病院(ロング・バージョン)
-フリッガとオーディン
-ロキを王に
-ソーと歌うセルヴィグ
-ウォリアーズ・スリーとシフの到着(ロング・バージョン)
-ダーシーの犬
-ソーに救われるセルヴィグ
●予告編集
-ティーザー・トレーラー
-劇場用予告編
-「AVENGERS ANIMATED」予告編
[DVD]
●ケネス・ブラナー(監督)による音声解説
●削除シーン(ケネス・ブラナー(監督)による音声解説付)
-王位継承を前にしたソーとロキ
-武器を預けるウォリアーズ・スリーとシフ
-フリッガとオーディン
-ソーと歌うセルヴィグ
●アベンジャーズへの道
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- 言語 : 英語, 日本語
- 製品サイズ : 25 x 2.2 x 18 cm; 120 g
- EAN : 4959241750747
- 監督 : ケネス・ブラナー
- メディア形式 : ドルビー, ワイドスクリーン, 吹き替え, DTS Stereo, 字幕付き, 色
- 時間 : 1 時間 55 分
- 発売日 : 2013/12/18
- 出演 : クリス・ヘムズワース, ナタリー・ポートマン, トム・ヒドルストン, アンソニー・ホプキンス, ステラン・スカルスガルド
- 字幕: : 英語, 日本語
- 言語 : 英語 (MPEG-1 2.0), 日本語 (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- 販売元 : ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社
- ASIN : B00FZLPOI2
- ディスク枚数 : 2
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2022年10月12日に日本でレビュー済み
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かっこいい、しびれる。Blu-Ray盤しかお店になくてまさかDVD盤は売ってないんじゃないかと諦めていたときに発見。DVD盤の取扱い感謝です。
2023年2月11日に日本でレビュー済み
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ソーって神なの?エイリアンなの?全てに中途半端な設定な気がする。
2022年10月12日に日本でレビュー済み
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アベンジャーズの印象しかなかったソーだが、ワンキャラでも存在感がキワ立つ。新たな魅力というより元々の魅力あふれるキャラを再確認できる映画である。
2023年4月10日に日本でレビュー済み
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Jpb
5つ星のうち5.0
super blu ray très bon film
2024年3月27日にフランスでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
super blu ray
très bon film a mettre dans ça collection
très bon film a mettre dans ça collection

Akkoyun
5つ星のうち5.0
Thor - Gott des Donners!
2024年1月5日にドイツでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Comicverfilmungen haben in den letzten Jahren eine regelrechte Renaissance erlebt und das völlig zu Recht. Im Gegensatz zu einigen älteren Produktionen, die zumindest teilweise ziemlich gruselig waren, überzeugen moderne Filme durch hochmoderne Technik, erstklassige Schauspieler und ebenso talentierte Regisseure. Streifen wie Avengers, Spiderman und Guardians of Galaxy versetzen Fans weltweit in Entzücken.
Thor bildet da keine Ausnahme und bringt sogar zwei besonders prominente Namen ins Spiel: Kenneth Branagh als Regisseur, bekannter Shakespeare-Liebhaber und Schöpfer zahlreicher Verfilmungen seiner Werke, sowie J. Michael Straczynski, der Drehbuchautor und Schöpfer der Space-Saga Babylon 5. Als Schauspieler konnte man auf bewährte Kräfte und aufstrebende Talente setzen. Chris Hemsworth als Thor, ein bisher eher unbekanntes Gesicht, aber der perfekte nordische Hüne mit 1,91 Metern Körpergröße. Der Film entführt die Zuschauer in die Welt von Thor, dem erstgeborenen Sohn von Odin, dem König der Götter. Thor, zunächst aufbrausend, eitel und unreif, wird aufgrund eines unautorisierten Überfalls auf die Welt Jötunheim von Odin auf die Erde verbannt und seiner Kräfte beraubt. Der Zuschauer begleitet Thor auf seiner Reise der Selbsterkenntnis, während er versucht, wieder in die Gunst seines Vaters zu gelangen und seine Kräfte zurückzuerlangen.
Die Besetzung des Films liest sich wie ein Who's Who der Schauspielwelt. Neben Chris Hemsworth als Thor sind Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jamie Alexander, Ray Stevenson, Rene Russo und Samuel L. Jackson Teil des beeindruckenden Ensembles. Die visuellen Aspekte des Films sind atemberaubend. Die Darstellung von Asgard, der Heimat der Götter, und Jötunheim, der Welt der Frostriesen, ist von beeindruckender Schönheit und Detailverliebtheit. Die Charaktere werden liebevoll eingeführt, wobei Loki, gespielt von Tom Hiddleston, als undurchsichtige Figur eine besonders interessante Note einbringt. Loki ist eines der wichtigsten Charaktere für die Zukunft des MCU.
Die Handlung mag vorhersehbar erscheinen, doch die spektakuläre Inszenierung, die nahtlose Verbindung von Action und Mythik sowie die rasante Erzählweise halten die Aufmerksamkeit des Zuschauers von Anfang bis Ende gefangen. Was Thor besonders auszeichnet, ist die geschickte Einbindung in das größere Marvel Cinematic Universe. Der Film dient nicht nur als eigenständiges Abenteuer, sondern auch als Baustein für kommende Filme, insbesondere für das Avengers-Franchise.
Abschließend kann ich Thor als einen visuell beeindruckenden, actiongeladenen und unterhaltsamen Film empfehlen. Die Mischung aus Mythologie, Charakterentwicklung und beeindruckenden Effekten macht ihn zu einem echten Highlight im Genre der Comicverfilmungen. Wer sich also auf ein filmisches Spektakel einlassen möchte, sollte Thor definitiv eine Chance geben.
Thor bildet da keine Ausnahme und bringt sogar zwei besonders prominente Namen ins Spiel: Kenneth Branagh als Regisseur, bekannter Shakespeare-Liebhaber und Schöpfer zahlreicher Verfilmungen seiner Werke, sowie J. Michael Straczynski, der Drehbuchautor und Schöpfer der Space-Saga Babylon 5. Als Schauspieler konnte man auf bewährte Kräfte und aufstrebende Talente setzen. Chris Hemsworth als Thor, ein bisher eher unbekanntes Gesicht, aber der perfekte nordische Hüne mit 1,91 Metern Körpergröße. Der Film entführt die Zuschauer in die Welt von Thor, dem erstgeborenen Sohn von Odin, dem König der Götter. Thor, zunächst aufbrausend, eitel und unreif, wird aufgrund eines unautorisierten Überfalls auf die Welt Jötunheim von Odin auf die Erde verbannt und seiner Kräfte beraubt. Der Zuschauer begleitet Thor auf seiner Reise der Selbsterkenntnis, während er versucht, wieder in die Gunst seines Vaters zu gelangen und seine Kräfte zurückzuerlangen.
Die Besetzung des Films liest sich wie ein Who's Who der Schauspielwelt. Neben Chris Hemsworth als Thor sind Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jamie Alexander, Ray Stevenson, Rene Russo und Samuel L. Jackson Teil des beeindruckenden Ensembles. Die visuellen Aspekte des Films sind atemberaubend. Die Darstellung von Asgard, der Heimat der Götter, und Jötunheim, der Welt der Frostriesen, ist von beeindruckender Schönheit und Detailverliebtheit. Die Charaktere werden liebevoll eingeführt, wobei Loki, gespielt von Tom Hiddleston, als undurchsichtige Figur eine besonders interessante Note einbringt. Loki ist eines der wichtigsten Charaktere für die Zukunft des MCU.
Die Handlung mag vorhersehbar erscheinen, doch die spektakuläre Inszenierung, die nahtlose Verbindung von Action und Mythik sowie die rasante Erzählweise halten die Aufmerksamkeit des Zuschauers von Anfang bis Ende gefangen. Was Thor besonders auszeichnet, ist die geschickte Einbindung in das größere Marvel Cinematic Universe. Der Film dient nicht nur als eigenständiges Abenteuer, sondern auch als Baustein für kommende Filme, insbesondere für das Avengers-Franchise.
Abschließend kann ich Thor als einen visuell beeindruckenden, actiongeladenen und unterhaltsamen Film empfehlen. Die Mischung aus Mythologie, Charakterentwicklung und beeindruckenden Effekten macht ihn zu einem echten Highlight im Genre der Comicverfilmungen. Wer sich also auf ein filmisches Spektakel einlassen möchte, sollte Thor definitiv eine Chance geben.


Akkoyun
2024年1月5日にドイツでレビュー済み
Thor bildet da keine Ausnahme und bringt sogar zwei besonders prominente Namen ins Spiel: Kenneth Branagh als Regisseur, bekannter Shakespeare-Liebhaber und Schöpfer zahlreicher Verfilmungen seiner Werke, sowie J. Michael Straczynski, der Drehbuchautor und Schöpfer der Space-Saga Babylon 5. Als Schauspieler konnte man auf bewährte Kräfte und aufstrebende Talente setzen. Chris Hemsworth als Thor, ein bisher eher unbekanntes Gesicht, aber der perfekte nordische Hüne mit 1,91 Metern Körpergröße. Der Film entführt die Zuschauer in die Welt von Thor, dem erstgeborenen Sohn von Odin, dem König der Götter. Thor, zunächst aufbrausend, eitel und unreif, wird aufgrund eines unautorisierten Überfalls auf die Welt Jötunheim von Odin auf die Erde verbannt und seiner Kräfte beraubt. Der Zuschauer begleitet Thor auf seiner Reise der Selbsterkenntnis, während er versucht, wieder in die Gunst seines Vaters zu gelangen und seine Kräfte zurückzuerlangen.
Die Besetzung des Films liest sich wie ein Who's Who der Schauspielwelt. Neben Chris Hemsworth als Thor sind Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jamie Alexander, Ray Stevenson, Rene Russo und Samuel L. Jackson Teil des beeindruckenden Ensembles. Die visuellen Aspekte des Films sind atemberaubend. Die Darstellung von Asgard, der Heimat der Götter, und Jötunheim, der Welt der Frostriesen, ist von beeindruckender Schönheit und Detailverliebtheit. Die Charaktere werden liebevoll eingeführt, wobei Loki, gespielt von Tom Hiddleston, als undurchsichtige Figur eine besonders interessante Note einbringt. Loki ist eines der wichtigsten Charaktere für die Zukunft des MCU.
Die Handlung mag vorhersehbar erscheinen, doch die spektakuläre Inszenierung, die nahtlose Verbindung von Action und Mythik sowie die rasante Erzählweise halten die Aufmerksamkeit des Zuschauers von Anfang bis Ende gefangen. Was Thor besonders auszeichnet, ist die geschickte Einbindung in das größere Marvel Cinematic Universe. Der Film dient nicht nur als eigenständiges Abenteuer, sondern auch als Baustein für kommende Filme, insbesondere für das Avengers-Franchise.
Abschließend kann ich Thor als einen visuell beeindruckenden, actiongeladenen und unterhaltsamen Film empfehlen. Die Mischung aus Mythologie, Charakterentwicklung und beeindruckenden Effekten macht ihn zu einem echten Highlight im Genre der Comicverfilmungen. Wer sich also auf ein filmisches Spektakel einlassen möchte, sollte Thor definitiv eine Chance geben.
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S and A
5つ星のうち5.0
Enjoyable will watch again and again
2017年1月29日にカナダでレビュー済みAmazonで購入
This movie was really enjoyable. I love it that Thor becomes a better character throughout the movie. I also enjoyed the story line being more of a focus than just the action scenes.

steve kirkman
5つ星のうち5.0
Five Stars
2014年10月6日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
great product great seller

Tony Khamvongsouk
5つ星のうち5.0
Thor (Blu-ray)
2011年9月19日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Movie - 4.5
Much like the first Iron Man during its theatrical run, I had very little, if any, knowledge of this franchise going in. My expectations were set somewhat high by the success and entertainment value of said Iron Man films, but having only seen Chris Hemsworth once ever in any kind of movie and only knowing (not actually experiencing) any of Kenneth Branagh's directorial works I would say I expected to at least be entertained by the special effects and action sequences, if not any more of the small pepperings of Avengers references being thrown in for the eventual mishmash to come in just a year's time. First, I'd like to address the film's setting. On a personal level, I've enjoyed all kinds of genres throughout the years: sci-fi, fantasy, the supernatural, and all other kinds of "unexplainability." With that said, Thor pulls off the fantasy element in a surprisingly epic fashion. From the very get-go of the battle against the Frost Giants to the ornately decorated kingdom of Asgard and the lavish costuming of its warriors, I was captivated within minutes. Which isn't to say that the film is all looks. Very much so like the aforementioned first Iron Man, the plot has a strong focus on the ideas of power, humility, and responsibility (something a lot of superhero stories do, but it seems to be a popular style of storytelling, no?). Right before his crowning as new king of Asgard, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), comes to a point of such vanity and hubris, that his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins), strips him of his power and banishes him to earth. And as you can guess, Thor will eventually learn his lesson of humility amongst humans, regain his power, and stop a usurping of his father's throne back in the homeland. Linear plot aside, it's not so much the story itself that manages to impress me, but the way and fashion in which it's told. Coming from quite the Shakespearean background, I would suffice it to say that Kenneth Branagh brings a refreshing kind of Thespian quality to the film's overall atmosphere which, for me, does wonders in terms of the acting, script, and character chemistry. Additionally, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Jaimie Alexander, and Idris Elba give some good performances for what little screen time they have as well. And while the film clocks in at just under 2 hours, it probably could've used an extra 15-30 minutes for some better character development, but oh well.
Video - 5.0
- Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
- Video resolution: 1080p
- Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
- Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
The film was shot on 35mm but digitally processed, so it should go without saying that the transfer is flawless. A lot of the backgrounds on Asgard and Jotunheim are obviously CG'd, but as a result look absolutely stunning in HD. During it's theatrical run, I only got to see this in theaters on some dinky film projectors (once for the midnight premiere in an older Cinemark that didn't even have stadium seating, then a second time in an AMC with slightly newer projectors but still not near the quality of their digital ones). At any rate, after having the opportunity to sit down and see this in the comfort of my own home and in glorious Blu-ray, I have to say the cinematography is pure perfection. The shots in Jotunheim are particularly dark and as cold as the planet itself, but nary a bit of detail is lost. Black levels are especially well-accentuated and reveal a great amount of depth and delineation from Laufey's jagged and shadowed face down to the little cracks in the ice and even the line texturing of Thor's cape despite all that snow blowing around. When we get to Asgard the film's color scheme is most pronounced with lavish golds, silvers, and bronzes giving off a very shiny look. The lighting tends to feel slightly less natural in order to balance out the contrast for all the computer effects, but nonetheless blend together seamlessly for a very grandiose and ethereal stage design. In fact, a lot of the closeup shots are notably sharp; just look at the hair on the beards of Thor and Odin or the line detail in all the armor. Meanwhile, the shots on earth will probably look the best out of the lot. Aside from whatever visual effects they added in post-production during the action sequences or whatever, everything else in the little New Mexico town is as non-CG as can be and it results in a very fine and crisp picture. Natalie Portman never looked prettier. And if you're a girl, you'll be happy to know Chris Hemsworth's buffness really stands out, too.. Anyway, my favorite shots of the movie are the skirmish on Jotunheim for its incredible blacks and sustainable line detail, then the fight on the Bifröst around the end of the film for its colors and excellent CG integration.
Audio - 5.0
Languages
- English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
- French: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles
- English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese
To this point my 3 loudest BDs have been Hellboy II, Casino Royale, and Inception (which even blew out my sub-woofer at one point). Needless to say, I think I've found my new number one by a long shot. I keep reading that people say Thor's sound design / mixing is a little too aggressive for its own good, but I say bollocks. Not only does it make Thor the sonically captivating summer blockbuster it should be but I personally think it fits the theme "god of thunder" to a tee. LFEs are easily the best part of the track with booming and thunderous (and literally) ground-shaking rumbles that range from subtle to "I can feel my butt vibrating." From the very get-go of Odin fighting the Frost Giants on earth it's a pretty clear cut example of what to expect for the rest of the movie. And when Thor actually gets to Jotunheim to battle the Frost Giants himself its even crazier and louder than that. Discrete effects and separation are there, mind you, but holy crap does the placement and directionality really excel when fights break out. Dialogue stays clear and audible in the center with music and effects being dispersed evenly through the fronts. But my biggest delight is in the fact of how well-placed the rears and backs are in terms of their directionality. Normally, a 5.1 design would have you just at the edge of the "sound bubble." However, with 7.1 you're completely enveloped by sound every which way be it from the front, side, or behind. And because of that (in addition to the awesome design / mixing efforts of Michael Babcock and Anna Behlmer), we get a terrific soundscape that has truly brought the comic and legend to life. My favorite scenes would be the battle on Jotunheim (yet again) for its resounding bass, precision directionality, and overall vibrato, and of course, the battle on or any moment that the Bifröst itself is activated. Or, for something a little less boisterous I'd recommend the scene where Thor is breaking into the S.H.E.I.L.D. compound to retrieve Mjölner. There are some instances of thunder crackling in the night sky followed by some discretely-placed rainfall that sound pretty cool.
Extras - 4.0
I'm actually a little disappointed with the amount of behind-the-scenes footage, here. The movie felt very epic in scope and I was hoping it would've been as extensive as Iron Man with at least a second disc of extras approximating around 2 hours. Unfortunately, it only rounds out to something like 47 minutes without the Marvel One-Shot, Deleted Scenes, or Trailers.
- Audio Commentary (Director Kenneth Branagh)
This is only the first time I've heard him do one, but wow Branagh is really informative and knows his stuff. He covers just about everything else you wish they would've covered in the featurettes and does so in a very professional, yet open fashion. It's a quick-paced and brisk coverage of all things related to the film that tells you about: when he was approached to direct the film and what transpired, how he wanted to tell the story when making it, some of the thematic and symbolic ideas he wanted to display with the visuals, his experience with the actors, the prospect of filming in 3D and post-converting it, how they shot and came up with ideas for the visual effects, etc. There's hardly any dead space throughout and the man just keeps bombarding you with a plethora of factoids that are all prevalent to either the movie, the Marvel Universe, or to film-making in general. It's definitely worth a listen for fans of the film.
- Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant (HD; 3:57)
Presented in 1080p and Dolby Digital 5.1, this is a hilarious tie-in between some of the events of Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk. We see Agent Coulson talking to Agent Sitwell about how the military is trying to push The Abomination as a candidate for the Avengers. Neither of them agree with the idea of putting him in, so they decide to sabotage negotiations with General Ross by sending "The Consultant" as a patsy to screw things up intentionally. It's short, but very much in the spirit of both Tony Stark and the comedic elements of the Marvel Movie Universe franchise thus far. Definitely give this a watch.
Featurettes (HD; 46:59 altogether)
- From Asgard to Earth (HD; 19:42)
This covers a big chunk of the film's production. It talks about things like the atmosphere of Thor, how they wanted to portray Asgard in terms of scope and design, and all the subtleties they went into for the costuming, make up, coloring, and camera work. In addition, this segment also covers some of the research done on the comic books to translate and adapt said material to look as real as possible, but also infuse the designs with enough imagination for that fantasy element. They then discuss Puente Antiguo (the little New Mexican town) and how it was completely built from scratch, as well as the design parallels to Asgard and how a lot of structures represented some of the more symbolic elements of the story's themes.
- Our Fearless Leader (HD; 3:18)
Talks about Kenneth Branagh's directing style from various members of the cast.
- Assembling the Troupe (HD; 4:44)
Discusses the casting of Thor, Jane, and Odin.
- Hammer Time (HD; 6:14)
Shows the various designs they went through to get the look of Mjolnir (about 200 different sketches), and how they constructed 3 different kinds of hammers for Hemsworth to using during filming.
- Creating Laufey (HD; 5:33)
The make up work and a little bit of discussion about the king of the Frost Giants.
- Music of the Gods (HD; 2:05)
A disappointingly short feature about Patrick Doyle's awesome score. I really wish this one were a lot longer.
- A Conversation (HD; 2:23)
Another short discussion with co-creator Stan Lee, co-producer Craig Kyle, comic book writer J. Michael Straczynski.
- Road to the Avengers (HD; 2:57)
A mishmash of footage from the other films in the MMU leading up The Avengers. It's nothing more than a tease, as there is no actual Avengers footage to be found.
- Deleted Scenes (HD; 24:34)
There is optional commentary from director Kenneth Branagh, and I think a few of those clips actually could've worked for the movie overall.
- Trailers (HD; 7:25)
Teaser, Theatrical, and Avengers Animated.
Overall - 4.5
Marvel Studios continues to churn out these very well-made pre-Avengers films. Up to this point, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, and Thor have all managed to be highly entertaining movies and still tell a very good character story to boot (well, minus Hulk, but it's a great action flick). Out of the entire lineup, though, Thor is definitely the most unique with its fantasy element and outer spacey galactic potential if the Studio ever decides to go otherworldly with another franchise (Silver Surfer by Alex Proyas would be a neat idea). Oh, and there's still Captain America to be explored (my favorite of them all, actually), but that will have to wait another month. With reference A/V quality and a decent amount of extras that are only salvaged by that kick-ass- commentary by Branagh, Thor comes highly recommended, especially for fans of the Marvel Movie Universe.
Much like the first Iron Man during its theatrical run, I had very little, if any, knowledge of this franchise going in. My expectations were set somewhat high by the success and entertainment value of said Iron Man films, but having only seen Chris Hemsworth once ever in any kind of movie and only knowing (not actually experiencing) any of Kenneth Branagh's directorial works I would say I expected to at least be entertained by the special effects and action sequences, if not any more of the small pepperings of Avengers references being thrown in for the eventual mishmash to come in just a year's time. First, I'd like to address the film's setting. On a personal level, I've enjoyed all kinds of genres throughout the years: sci-fi, fantasy, the supernatural, and all other kinds of "unexplainability." With that said, Thor pulls off the fantasy element in a surprisingly epic fashion. From the very get-go of the battle against the Frost Giants to the ornately decorated kingdom of Asgard and the lavish costuming of its warriors, I was captivated within minutes. Which isn't to say that the film is all looks. Very much so like the aforementioned first Iron Man, the plot has a strong focus on the ideas of power, humility, and responsibility (something a lot of superhero stories do, but it seems to be a popular style of storytelling, no?). Right before his crowning as new king of Asgard, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), comes to a point of such vanity and hubris, that his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins), strips him of his power and banishes him to earth. And as you can guess, Thor will eventually learn his lesson of humility amongst humans, regain his power, and stop a usurping of his father's throne back in the homeland. Linear plot aside, it's not so much the story itself that manages to impress me, but the way and fashion in which it's told. Coming from quite the Shakespearean background, I would suffice it to say that Kenneth Branagh brings a refreshing kind of Thespian quality to the film's overall atmosphere which, for me, does wonders in terms of the acting, script, and character chemistry. Additionally, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Jaimie Alexander, and Idris Elba give some good performances for what little screen time they have as well. And while the film clocks in at just under 2 hours, it probably could've used an extra 15-30 minutes for some better character development, but oh well.
Video - 5.0
- Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
- Video resolution: 1080p
- Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
- Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
The film was shot on 35mm but digitally processed, so it should go without saying that the transfer is flawless. A lot of the backgrounds on Asgard and Jotunheim are obviously CG'd, but as a result look absolutely stunning in HD. During it's theatrical run, I only got to see this in theaters on some dinky film projectors (once for the midnight premiere in an older Cinemark that didn't even have stadium seating, then a second time in an AMC with slightly newer projectors but still not near the quality of their digital ones). At any rate, after having the opportunity to sit down and see this in the comfort of my own home and in glorious Blu-ray, I have to say the cinematography is pure perfection. The shots in Jotunheim are particularly dark and as cold as the planet itself, but nary a bit of detail is lost. Black levels are especially well-accentuated and reveal a great amount of depth and delineation from Laufey's jagged and shadowed face down to the little cracks in the ice and even the line texturing of Thor's cape despite all that snow blowing around. When we get to Asgard the film's color scheme is most pronounced with lavish golds, silvers, and bronzes giving off a very shiny look. The lighting tends to feel slightly less natural in order to balance out the contrast for all the computer effects, but nonetheless blend together seamlessly for a very grandiose and ethereal stage design. In fact, a lot of the closeup shots are notably sharp; just look at the hair on the beards of Thor and Odin or the line detail in all the armor. Meanwhile, the shots on earth will probably look the best out of the lot. Aside from whatever visual effects they added in post-production during the action sequences or whatever, everything else in the little New Mexico town is as non-CG as can be and it results in a very fine and crisp picture. Natalie Portman never looked prettier. And if you're a girl, you'll be happy to know Chris Hemsworth's buffness really stands out, too.. Anyway, my favorite shots of the movie are the skirmish on Jotunheim for its incredible blacks and sustainable line detail, then the fight on the Bifröst around the end of the film for its colors and excellent CG integration.
Audio - 5.0
Languages
- English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
- French: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles
- English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese
To this point my 3 loudest BDs have been Hellboy II, Casino Royale, and Inception (which even blew out my sub-woofer at one point). Needless to say, I think I've found my new number one by a long shot. I keep reading that people say Thor's sound design / mixing is a little too aggressive for its own good, but I say bollocks. Not only does it make Thor the sonically captivating summer blockbuster it should be but I personally think it fits the theme "god of thunder" to a tee. LFEs are easily the best part of the track with booming and thunderous (and literally) ground-shaking rumbles that range from subtle to "I can feel my butt vibrating." From the very get-go of Odin fighting the Frost Giants on earth it's a pretty clear cut example of what to expect for the rest of the movie. And when Thor actually gets to Jotunheim to battle the Frost Giants himself its even crazier and louder than that. Discrete effects and separation are there, mind you, but holy crap does the placement and directionality really excel when fights break out. Dialogue stays clear and audible in the center with music and effects being dispersed evenly through the fronts. But my biggest delight is in the fact of how well-placed the rears and backs are in terms of their directionality. Normally, a 5.1 design would have you just at the edge of the "sound bubble." However, with 7.1 you're completely enveloped by sound every which way be it from the front, side, or behind. And because of that (in addition to the awesome design / mixing efforts of Michael Babcock and Anna Behlmer), we get a terrific soundscape that has truly brought the comic and legend to life. My favorite scenes would be the battle on Jotunheim (yet again) for its resounding bass, precision directionality, and overall vibrato, and of course, the battle on or any moment that the Bifröst itself is activated. Or, for something a little less boisterous I'd recommend the scene where Thor is breaking into the S.H.E.I.L.D. compound to retrieve Mjölner. There are some instances of thunder crackling in the night sky followed by some discretely-placed rainfall that sound pretty cool.
Extras - 4.0
I'm actually a little disappointed with the amount of behind-the-scenes footage, here. The movie felt very epic in scope and I was hoping it would've been as extensive as Iron Man with at least a second disc of extras approximating around 2 hours. Unfortunately, it only rounds out to something like 47 minutes without the Marvel One-Shot, Deleted Scenes, or Trailers.
- Audio Commentary (Director Kenneth Branagh)
This is only the first time I've heard him do one, but wow Branagh is really informative and knows his stuff. He covers just about everything else you wish they would've covered in the featurettes and does so in a very professional, yet open fashion. It's a quick-paced and brisk coverage of all things related to the film that tells you about: when he was approached to direct the film and what transpired, how he wanted to tell the story when making it, some of the thematic and symbolic ideas he wanted to display with the visuals, his experience with the actors, the prospect of filming in 3D and post-converting it, how they shot and came up with ideas for the visual effects, etc. There's hardly any dead space throughout and the man just keeps bombarding you with a plethora of factoids that are all prevalent to either the movie, the Marvel Universe, or to film-making in general. It's definitely worth a listen for fans of the film.
- Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant (HD; 3:57)
Presented in 1080p and Dolby Digital 5.1, this is a hilarious tie-in between some of the events of Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk. We see Agent Coulson talking to Agent Sitwell about how the military is trying to push The Abomination as a candidate for the Avengers. Neither of them agree with the idea of putting him in, so they decide to sabotage negotiations with General Ross by sending "The Consultant" as a patsy to screw things up intentionally. It's short, but very much in the spirit of both Tony Stark and the comedic elements of the Marvel Movie Universe franchise thus far. Definitely give this a watch.
Featurettes (HD; 46:59 altogether)
- From Asgard to Earth (HD; 19:42)
This covers a big chunk of the film's production. It talks about things like the atmosphere of Thor, how they wanted to portray Asgard in terms of scope and design, and all the subtleties they went into for the costuming, make up, coloring, and camera work. In addition, this segment also covers some of the research done on the comic books to translate and adapt said material to look as real as possible, but also infuse the designs with enough imagination for that fantasy element. They then discuss Puente Antiguo (the little New Mexican town) and how it was completely built from scratch, as well as the design parallels to Asgard and how a lot of structures represented some of the more symbolic elements of the story's themes.
- Our Fearless Leader (HD; 3:18)
Talks about Kenneth Branagh's directing style from various members of the cast.
- Assembling the Troupe (HD; 4:44)
Discusses the casting of Thor, Jane, and Odin.
- Hammer Time (HD; 6:14)
Shows the various designs they went through to get the look of Mjolnir (about 200 different sketches), and how they constructed 3 different kinds of hammers for Hemsworth to using during filming.
- Creating Laufey (HD; 5:33)
The make up work and a little bit of discussion about the king of the Frost Giants.
- Music of the Gods (HD; 2:05)
A disappointingly short feature about Patrick Doyle's awesome score. I really wish this one were a lot longer.
- A Conversation (HD; 2:23)
Another short discussion with co-creator Stan Lee, co-producer Craig Kyle, comic book writer J. Michael Straczynski.
- Road to the Avengers (HD; 2:57)
A mishmash of footage from the other films in the MMU leading up The Avengers. It's nothing more than a tease, as there is no actual Avengers footage to be found.
- Deleted Scenes (HD; 24:34)
There is optional commentary from director Kenneth Branagh, and I think a few of those clips actually could've worked for the movie overall.
- Trailers (HD; 7:25)
Teaser, Theatrical, and Avengers Animated.
Overall - 4.5
Marvel Studios continues to churn out these very well-made pre-Avengers films. Up to this point, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, and Thor have all managed to be highly entertaining movies and still tell a very good character story to boot (well, minus Hulk, but it's a great action flick). Out of the entire lineup, though, Thor is definitely the most unique with its fantasy element and outer spacey galactic potential if the Studio ever decides to go otherworldly with another franchise (Silver Surfer by Alex Proyas would be a neat idea). Oh, and there's still Captain America to be explored (my favorite of them all, actually), but that will have to wait another month. With reference A/V quality and a decent amount of extras that are only salvaged by that kick-ass- commentary by Branagh, Thor comes highly recommended, especially for fans of the Marvel Movie Universe.