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Thor: Love and Thunder, or… Thor: Guff and Chunder, Review of a Mess
Published: 14th July 2022, by Andrew Radbourne.
My somewhat direct opinion of the woeful Thor: Love and Thunder can you tell I'm frustrated?
Greetings everyone,
Today we delve into an exploration of the highly anticipated film, "Thor: Love and Thunder”. Be forewarned, spoilers lie ahead. Some film fans may welcome this critique, while others may approach the unveiling of plot details with a sense of apprehension. Let me be clear, the film is a departure from its predecessors and may not appeal to all audiences. It is not the worst movie one might see, but to say that it was an epic success would also be far from the truth.
"The movie is a far cry from Ragnarok, its predecessor, which I had issues with, specifically the way the humour tended to soften serious moments. This new instalment, however, doubles down on this approach, making the entire narrative feel like a laughing matter.
The storyline centres around Christian Bale's character, whose child tragically dies. In his grief, he finds the necro sword and decides to exact revenge on the gods. Parallel to this, Thor, who is on an adventure with the Guardians, gets thin again and grapples with his place in the world.
When Thor learns that Gore, the god butcher, is wreaking havoc on the gods, including attacking Sith, he returns to New Asgard. Here, we are introduced to Lady Thor, aka Jane Foster, who comes to Thor’s aid in his battle, wielding Mjolnir. In a whirl of events, Gore kidnaps the children of Asgard, forcing Thor, Valkyrie, and Lady Thor to head to the temple of gods and muster an army.
As the story unfolds, Thor gives the power of Thor to the kidnapped children for a memorable battle scene but throughout it, there are glaring plot holes and inconsistencies that are hard to ignore. From Gore’s inexplicable knowledge of certain secrets, and unwarranted character behaviour, to arbitrary plot devices, it's a maelstrom of confusion.
The dialogue does little to elevate the plot and the humour is juvenile, rendering many scenes cringe-worthy. Thor, revered as the god of thunder, is constantly portrayed in a buffoonish light, undermining the gravity of his character. Natalie Portman reprises her role as Jane Foster, but her comedic timing delivers more misses than hits.
The special effects are another pain point. For a franchise that has delivered awe-inspiring visual effects in the past, the subpar CGI in this film is surprising. An eerie sense of indifference permeates the film, inciting one to question, if the filmmakers don't care about their output, should the audience?
In conclusion, "Thor: Love and Thunder" is a cocktail of bad jokes, unconvincing character arcs, and distracting plot discrepancies. It fails to capture the essence of Thor's character and diverges far from the narrative of the comic. With notable actors, including Chris Hemsworth and Christian Bale, the film had the potential for greatness. However, it falls short, leaving viewers disinterested and uninvested in the characters' fates.
Thank you for joining me in this exploration, until we meet again, peace out.
Today we delve into an exploration of the highly anticipated film, "Thor: Love and Thunder”. Be forewarned, spoilers lie ahead. Some film fans may welcome this critique, while others may approach the unveiling of plot details with a sense of apprehension. Let me be clear, the film is a departure from its predecessors and may not appeal to all audiences. It is not the worst movie one might see, but to say that it was an epic success would also be far from the truth.
"The movie is a far cry from Ragnarok, its predecessor, which I had issues with, specifically the way the humour tended to soften serious moments. This new instalment, however, doubles down on this approach, making the entire narrative feel like a laughing matter.
The storyline centres around Christian Bale's character, whose child tragically dies. In his grief, he finds the necro sword and decides to exact revenge on the gods. Parallel to this, Thor, who is on an adventure with the Guardians, gets thin again and grapples with his place in the world.
When Thor learns that Gore, the god butcher, is wreaking havoc on the gods, including attacking Sith, he returns to New Asgard. Here, we are introduced to Lady Thor, aka Jane Foster, who comes to Thor’s aid in his battle, wielding Mjolnir. In a whirl of events, Gore kidnaps the children of Asgard, forcing Thor, Valkyrie, and Lady Thor to head to the temple of gods and muster an army.
As the story unfolds, Thor gives the power of Thor to the kidnapped children for a memorable battle scene but throughout it, there are glaring plot holes and inconsistencies that are hard to ignore. From Gore’s inexplicable knowledge of certain secrets, and unwarranted character behaviour, to arbitrary plot devices, it's a maelstrom of confusion.
The dialogue does little to elevate the plot and the humour is juvenile, rendering many scenes cringe-worthy. Thor, revered as the god of thunder, is constantly portrayed in a buffoonish light, undermining the gravity of his character. Natalie Portman reprises her role as Jane Foster, but her comedic timing delivers more misses than hits.
The special effects are another pain point. For a franchise that has delivered awe-inspiring visual effects in the past, the subpar CGI in this film is surprising. An eerie sense of indifference permeates the film, inciting one to question, if the filmmakers don't care about their output, should the audience?
In conclusion, "Thor: Love and Thunder" is a cocktail of bad jokes, unconvincing character arcs, and distracting plot discrepancies. It fails to capture the essence of Thor's character and diverges far from the narrative of the comic. With notable actors, including Chris Hemsworth and Christian Bale, the film had the potential for greatness. However, it falls short, leaving viewers disinterested and uninvested in the characters' fates.
Thank you for joining me in this exploration, until we meet again, peace out.
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