Thor Movie

[Previsionary]

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/movie-stills/gallery/2588/thor-stills#info

A pic of Thor. What do we think, FRers?

[BentonGrey]

Hmm....man, I am really conflicted.  I don't like the new costume that much.  You know me, I'm such a fan of classic versions of characters....but I'll be darned if he doesn't LOOK like that comic image brought to life!  All he's missing is the helmet (and from the great attention to detail in this costume, I think we can safely assume that he has it, but is simply not wearing it), and that costume does look good in translation.  I have to say, he looks like Thor!  He even has a cape!  I am even more excited about this movie now!

[deano_ue]

not to bad

the armour looks a tad plastic but over all a good look to him. i still think he's gonna show up in IM2 thats why this was released

[captmorgan72]

Very nice, I love it. Really looking forward to more photos. Thor is so going to kick arse.

[BentonGrey]

This movie is going to be beyond awesome.  If it lives up to its potential, I imagine I'll have a new favorite superhero movie.  After all, Thor is one of my absolute favorite Marvel characters, and his world (in that classic Lee/Kirby sense) is just so cool to me.

[marhawkman]

Yeah, maybe just a good muscle suit?

[BentonGrey]

Yeah, maybe just a good muscle suit?

Huh?

[Podmark]

I'm with UE, it looks a little too plasticy. It's a good translation but I was hoping for something that looked more like real armor.

[BlueBard]

I'm with UE, it looks a little too plasticy. It's a good translation but I was hoping for something that looked more like real armor.

I'll third that opinion.  The "scale mail" on the arms looks especially fake.  In fact, I don't like it at all.  Might just be a bad camera shot, though.

[crimsonquill]

I'm with UE, it looks a little too plasticy. It's a good translation but I was hoping for something that looked more like real armor.

I'm going with the opinion that is a "distance shot" version of the costume and the picture was taken as a more candid on-the-set publicity teaser. My gut tells me that some CGI touch-ups will be added to create the metallic armor look using that version of the suit. I doubt the studio planned on having the actor wear the full metal "money shot" suit unless the shots required to be up close.

- CQ

[Previsionary]

More info from Marvel.com

In "Thor," Chris Hemsworth portrays the title character with Tom Hiddleston in the role of Thor?s brother Loki, and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster.  Additionally, the studio has cast Academy Award? winning actor Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Renee Russo as Frigga, Ray Stevenson as Volstagg, Tadanobu Asano as Hogun, Josh Dallas as Fandral, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Idris Elba as Heimdall, as well as Colm Feore, Kat Dennings and award-winning actor Stellan Skarsg?rd.  The film is slated for release in theatres domestically on May 6, 2011 via Paramount Pictures which will also release the film on a worldwide basis.

The epic adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard.  At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war.  Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment.  Once here, 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 screenplay for "Thor" was penned by Mark Protosevich as well as Ashley Miller & Zack Stentz, and Don Payne.  Marvel Studios? President Kevin Feige will produce the film.  Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, and Marvel Studio?s Co-President, Louis D'Esposito, will executive produce.

In addition to "Thor," Marvel Studios is also scheduled to release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including "Iron Man 2" on May 7, 2010, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011, and "Marvel Studios' The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

[Shogunn2517]

You know, I could give a [heck] about how the costume looks.  I'm just glad they didn't go with that Ultimates version.  But for my money, I'd imagine he'd only likely be in costome for less than half of the movie.

But I can also see them doing something akin to what they did with Liam Neeson's Zeus in Clash of the Titans.  In fact, I expect it.

[captmorgan72]

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=17595

[Mr. Hamrick]

well, i know that Jaimie Alexander finished her role as Sif on the flick today.  Heard that straight from the horse's mouth... her tweets actually.  She mentioned wrapping her stuff on twitter today.

[Shogunn2517]

Yeah, that looks a little fake.  Could be real though.

But, check out the Yahoo article.

Spoiler

The long blond hair. The dark tunic with silver discs. The blood-red cape. Yep, that's Thor, all right.

With excitement at a fever pitch for next weekend's release of "Iron Man 2," buzz is already building for Marvel Studio's next adaptation of one of their classic comic books. To fuel the fire, we have the exclusive look at the first photo anywhere of star Chris Hemsworth in costume as the God of Thunder in next summer's "Thor."

See the First Look at Thor >>


26-year-old Australian actor Hemsworth first gained attention from movie audiences in his brief but memorable role as George Kirk -- Captain James T. Kirk's father -- in the opening scene of last year's "Star Trek." Many well-known actors were considered for the part; Daniel Craig said he was approached to play Thor but turned it down. After an exhaustive search, Hemsworth won the role over many other young hopefuls. He even beat out his younger brother, Liam, who was most recently seen opposite his real-life girlfriend Miley Cyrus in "The Last Song."

From what we can see of the costume designed by Oscar winner Alexandra Byrne, it looks to be inspired by the latest version of the character from the comic books drawn by French artist Olivier Coipel. While Thor's basic look hasn't changed much since he was originally created by Jack Kirby in 1962, the suit in the movie adopts the more modern look with an armored chest piece and textured sleeves. Slightly different is Hemsworth's beard, which has been used for Thor in the comics but only occasionally. The two most prominent elements of Thor's look that we don't see, however, are his signature winged helmet and his weapon, the mighty hammer Mjolnir.

"Thor" doesn't open for another year, but there are some hints about the movie within next weekend's "Iron Man 2." Like the first movie, where Samuel L. Jackson's cameo was hidden after the credits, there is a bonus scene in the sequel for those who stick around to the very end. Of course, Hemsworth will team up with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans -- who was recently cast as Captain America in his own movie -- for "The Avengers," which is scheduled for release in 2012.

[BlueBard]

The epic adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard.  At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war.  Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment.  Once here, 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.

I've got to say, that sounds like a better plot than what early commentary led me to believe it would be like.  It'll take more than that to get me interested in seeing a Thor movie, but it's a start.

[Midnite]

Model Shot Of The Destroyer From Thor

[Podmark]

Thor costume design

It's alright, but I find the bottom half really bland. Are they ditching the helmet?

[Glitch Girl]

Yeah, from the waist up it looks pretty good, but waist down... what happened?  Did he spill mead on his knickers and have to borrow something from the X-Men?

(you know, I think this is the first time I ever used the word "knickers"  in a post.  er... yay?)

[BentonGrey]

The bottom half should be more interesting, for sure, and he should have that bit of tunic that hangs down past his waist.  Here's hoping the helmet is in, because if it isn't, that's just plain stupid.

[Courtnall6]

I agree with the rest of you. Top half is ok...bottom half is yawn.

Now show me the helmet! I mean...they wouldn't be dumb enough to make a Thor movie in which Thor doesn't wear his winged helmet...would they?

[lugaru]

Thor costume design

It's alright, but I find the bottom half really bland. Are they ditching the helmet?

A little ultimate, a little Current (love the 'armor') but yeah, his pants are BOOORING. I can live without him wearing a helmet (which every superhero actor would prefer) but that would help make him a bit more mystic as opposed to the mostly tech look he has now.

[Mr. Hamrick]

My thoughts on the helmet: It doesn't need to be in every scene.  I mean seriously, King Arthur doesn't wear his crown into battle, he doesn't wear a knight's helmet sitting on the throne. 

Thor's helmet has always been more ceremonial than anything to me.  However, if you want to treat it as a functional piece of equipment then it should function more like a knight's helmet than a crown.  Therefore, the helmet might only be needed in a few scenes in the movie.  A couple of fight scenes in the beginning or maybe heading into Odin's throne room where it is removed.  I don't even see it being taken with him when he is banished to Midgard.  And if it was used more like a crown then it'd be needed less than that.

As for the pants, Thor's always had fairly bland pants.  However, I agree that the pants are bland enough that they almost look like part of the top.

[BWPS]

Another awesome costume. I'm so excited about both this and CA. Can't say the pants are the best thing ever, but certainly the underwear-outside look isn't going to make it into a movie and plus they're just pants. Platemail or something would've been neat.

I just hope he talks all Shakespearey. I'd think that'd be the point of having the director but I'm afraid they may tone it down.

[captmorgan72]

Just saw the bottom half of the costume and I agree it's pretty bland. It looks kinda weird now with the upper half looking like the current look of Thor and the lower half of him looking X-men like. Is it totally obvious to anyone else that the upper scale mail armor is just form fitting foam muscles? It doesn't look at all like real armor. Hopefully it will in the movie. Gotta say though, I am disappointed how this costume turned out. Should have used Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2's costume design.

[Podmark]

Personally I was hoping they'd go less superhero and more medieval. Make it look like the real armor version of a Thor costume. I thought would have been cool and make sense.

The actual design looks a little too much like plastic, especially the cape. Could just the concept pic though. Anyway it's alright.

[marhawkman]

Yeah I love the idea of them using actual chain or scale mail, but they probably won't....

[Midnite]

Go on the Thor set

[Shogunn2517]

THOR TRAILER

I know this is on another thread(that I made), I just though it would be approriate in a thead in it's movie so it does not A)lost on page 5 or B) confused with the Avengers movie.

[Tawodi Osdi]

It looks visually interesting, but story seems a little flat.  I think I will wait for it to come out on Netflicks.