Norse god gives film market boost
By Xu Wei |
May 22, 2011, Sunday
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COMPARED with the delicate, tender and tormented ballerina Natalie Portman presents in "Black Swan," the audience will see a very different Portman of courage and shining beauty in the 3D superhero film "Thor."
The film which started screening last week is considered an impetus for the domestic film market which has undergone months of quiet repression with few exciting mega-productions.
Based on a comic book and Norse mythology, the film revolves around the warrior-prince Thor who is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father because of his arrogance and combative nature. Thor is sent to live among humans on Earth, where he gradually realizes his problems and becomes one of their finest defenders.
The film is split between telling the chaotic war epic on Asgard and the classic fish-out-of-water story on Earth. Portman plays a sweet, curious and courageous science student who can't resist the masculine appeal of Thor. They fall in love with each other. During his time on Earth, Thor finally learns the true meaning of a fight, humility and a king's responsibilities.
Chris Hemsworth portrays the hammer-wielding god Thor. Although the character is associated with thunder, lightning, strength and destruction in Norse mythology, Hemsworth brings a lot of humanity to the role and appears to be cute and humorous.
Audiences can't help laughing when Thor enters a pet shop on Earth, asking for a flying horse or a bird as his vehicle, or his friends show up on Earth with armor and weapons resembling the "Fantastic Four."
Another highlight of the film is its visual effects. The Asgard scenes are ingeniously designed with a stunning rainbow bridge and magnificent palace.
However, the film does not have a well organized story, particularly in describing Thor's brother Loki's abrupt transformation from good to evil, and how Thor gets his power back on Earth. Some of its scenes don't make sense logically.
"Thor" is not the only film it is hoped will heat up the film market. This month movie buffs will also be presented "Fast Five" (out now), "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides" (out now) and "Kung Fu Panda 2" (released next Saturday). These films' Chinese releases are almost simultaneous with their openings in the United States, which shows a rising awareness among producers of the booming Chinese film market.
The film which started screening last week is considered an impetus for the domestic film market which has undergone months of quiet repression with few exciting mega-productions.
Based on a comic book and Norse mythology, the film revolves around the warrior-prince Thor who is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father because of his arrogance and combative nature. Thor is sent to live among humans on Earth, where he gradually realizes his problems and becomes one of their finest defenders.
The film is split between telling the chaotic war epic on Asgard and the classic fish-out-of-water story on Earth. Portman plays a sweet, curious and courageous science student who can't resist the masculine appeal of Thor. They fall in love with each other. During his time on Earth, Thor finally learns the true meaning of a fight, humility and a king's responsibilities.
Chris Hemsworth portrays the hammer-wielding god Thor. Although the character is associated with thunder, lightning, strength and destruction in Norse mythology, Hemsworth brings a lot of humanity to the role and appears to be cute and humorous.
Audiences can't help laughing when Thor enters a pet shop on Earth, asking for a flying horse or a bird as his vehicle, or his friends show up on Earth with armor and weapons resembling the "Fantastic Four."
Another highlight of the film is its visual effects. The Asgard scenes are ingeniously designed with a stunning rainbow bridge and magnificent palace.
However, the film does not have a well organized story, particularly in describing Thor's brother Loki's abrupt transformation from good to evil, and how Thor gets his power back on Earth. Some of its scenes don't make sense logically.
"Thor" is not the only film it is hoped will heat up the film market. This month movie buffs will also be presented "Fast Five" (out now), "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides" (out now) and "Kung Fu Panda 2" (released next Saturday). These films' Chinese releases are almost simultaneous with their openings in the United States, which shows a rising awareness among producers of the booming Chinese film market.
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