Thor – A sneak peak
On May 6, 2011, Thor will be released and will be seen on theatres world wide. Thor is the movie adaptation of a comic book hero of the same name. Unbeknownst to many, Thor is a not a God rather he is a bleeding and imperfect being that is sent here on earth by the god Odin. The story of Thor is a unique one and is worth watching if you are tired of the generic hero stories that you see ever so often. If you can not wait till 2011, here is a sneak preview of what to expect of the movie.
The Plot
Thor is a warrior that is thought to be one of the mightiest warriors alive. However, he is not with out flaw and one of these flaws are that of character. Thor’s main characteristic flaws are arrogance, being brash and over confident. Because of these flaws, he reignited an ancient war that was thought to be long settled.
In lieu of his brash actions, he was sent to earth as punishment. Here on earth he learns the lessons of what a real hero means and fights the various evil forces that Asgard sends to invade earth.
The Cast
Chris Hemsworth will play the part of Thor. He is the god of thunder. This character is based on the character of Norse mythology. His most distinguishable characteristic is that of the hammer that he uses to smite his foes.
Tom Hiddleston will play Loki. Loki is Thor’s brother and same as Thor, the character is also based on the Norse god of the same name. It is said that Tom Hiddleston originally wanted to play the part of Thor and is in the auditions for the character. However, the production saw that his talent was more fitted to be Loki.
Natalie Portman will play Jane Foster. She is a nurse and will be Thor’s love interest in the movie. An interesting tidbit on why Natalie Portman accepted this role is that she wanted to play the part out of whim and because she liked the idea of the film being directed by Kenneth Barnagh.
Anthony Hopkins will play Odin. He is king of Asgard and is also based from a god of the Norse mythology. Odin is a stern individual and is strict and a disciplinarian. He banishes Thor from the kingdom after he made a mistake in order to teach him a lesson.
Colm Feore is also in the cast but is said to be cast in an unknown role. It is speculated that he will play the part of a villain but there are other reports that says that he will be cast as a human. Whatever his part maybe, it is sure that he will be an integral part of the story line.