Thor is coming!

[don_equis]

Thor is the ****, but didn't they make him a bit of a puss in The Ultimates? He took some knocks from some lesser beings, I do believe.

The best person so far to portray a real life Thor would be Triple H from WWE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv1yvIdLQ-U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfp2j-oHYf4&feature=related

However no matter what the current Marvel story is, Punisher will never be acepted as Captain America wayy to different set of people.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

God green lantern sucks.

his weakness is the color yellow for fucksakes! how does he even survive on earth? ya know, earth's yellow sun, the thing that gives superman his powers. they are both in the justice league together, so you can't say that it doesn't apply.

You know, I never thought of that. Here's something else, Green Lantern Alan Scott's weakness is wood. There are trees everywhere on Earth.

 

[The Joker]

No one's been cast yet but Triple H and Brad Pitt have come up quite a bit on the internet.

I suppose I would be open to Brad Pitt as Thor.

Triple H? No. Just no. HELL NO!

 

[darkwarrior3007]

I suppose I would be open to Brad Pitt as Thor.

Triple H? No. Just no. HELL NO!

Could you imagine Triple H speaking the way Thor does?:rofl: I could go with Brad Pitt though, he impressed me when he played Achilles.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

Could you imagine Triple H speaking the way Thor does?:rofl: I could go with Brad Pitt though, he impressed me when he played Achilles.

Casting Pitt might be the only way to keep this from being a huge bomb. Pitt could pull it off, I think, thoug he mght be too big of a star, y'know? Instead of watching Thor, people will be watching Brad Pitt...

 

[The Joker]

Could you imagine Triple H speaking the way Thor does?:rofl: I could go with Brad Pitt though, he impressed me when he played Achilles.

Same here. I'm not really big on the whole notion of casting wrestlers in these superhero roles. Sure, the look and being big and muscular works, but outside of The Rock, I literally cringe at the idea of Triple H as Thor, or John Cena as Captain America (this has been brought up alot as well. Ugh).

Pitt's a good enough actor to pull off the role of Thor. I definately do NOT believe Triple H is ... unless comedy is the direction.

 

[JiDoKwan]

Rename it 'Thor Is Cumming' and make it a porno flick instead - lol

 

[The Joker]

Casting Pitt might be the only way to keep this from being a huge bomb. Pitt could pull it off, I think, thoug he mght be too big of a star, y'know? Instead of watching Thor, people will be watching Brad Pitt...

Well with the way Marvel has been casting their films as of late (Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Ed Norton as Bruce Banner) I can certainly see them going with someone like Pitt. As both Norton, and RDJ were very damn good in their respective roles.

Marvel's casting is also the complete opposite of DC/WB's casting. Where DC/WB tend to favor, outside of the Batman/Nolan series, unknowns to portray their superheroes, Marvel has chosen instead to go with name talent, who have proven thru the years to be good in their craft, instead.

Personally ... I prefer the latter.

 

[captclown]

The only way Brad Pitt could play Thor is if he started bodybuilding and steroids to put on 40-50lbs of muscle.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

Same here. I'm not really big on the whole notion of casting wrestlers in these superhero roles. Sure, the look and being big and muscular works, but outside of The Rock, I literally cringe at the idea of Triple H as Thor, or John Cena as Captain America (this has been brought up alot as well. Ugh).

Pitt's a good enough actor to pull off the role of Thor. I definately do NOT believe Triple H is ... unless comedy is the direction.

Seriously just imagine Triple H saying "By Odin's beard I shall smite thee Loki with the power of Mjolnir!":rofl: I heard the John Cena as Captain America rumor as well and that's just as bad as the rumor that Will Smith was cast as Captain America. Thankfully these have both been debunked.

 

[hedonis]

Know why Dark Knight and Iron Man were successful? People outside the comic book fandom know who Batman and Iron Man are, and care enough to see movies about them. I doubt Thor will get such a great reception.

Super hero movies are a conundrum. If they didn't make each one assuming that we the audience don't know about them, they might do better, and be better. With "Batman Begins", it was actually done in a good way to show us Bruce Wayne becoming Batman (Hope I didn't ruin that mystery for anyone ) but that last Superman movie just pretty much retold the first Chris Reeve movie.

I find it odd, because... is there anyone here at Freeones that doesn't at least have some idea about how Superman came to be? They should be able to make a Superman movie which begins with him already as the Supe, and kicking bad guy ass OTHER than Lex Luthor. Enough with the bald guy- Superman has other villains.

Batman's the same way- you can't find too many corners of the world where people don't know who Batman is. Why all the strife and inner struggle in every movie? Just let the guy face and fight a villain. A- get that?- "A" villain. Not two, or three, or eight. Joker is badass enough that he doesn't need a supporting villain to get through a two hour movie. Same could be said of many of the Batman villains.

And speaking of inner struggle- this is another huge problem with these movies. One of the things I absolutely loved about "Iron Man" was that Tony Stark had the attitude of "Hey- I'm Iron Man, and that kicks ass most holy... Now let's go fuck up some bad guys."

Unlike the pondering, struggling, dichotomous, brooding mutants in X-Men, the (Not so) Fantastic Four, Spiderman (Ad nauseum), Hulk (In TWO totally separate movies!), and others I'm sure I'm missing.

I don't mind super heroes as long as we get to see them thrashing bad guys. But throwing their outfits away, teary eyes on rooftops, contemplating the responsibility... Ugh.

There. I feel better now.

H

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

Well with the way Marvel has been casting their films as of late (Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Ed Norton as Bruce Banner) I can certainly see them going with someone like Pitt. As both Norton, and RDJ were very damn good in their respective roles.

Marvel's casting is also the complete opposite of DC/WB's casting. Where DC/WB tend to favor, outside of the Batman/Nolan series, unknowns to portray their superheroes, Marvel has chosen instead to go with name talent, who have proven thru the years to be good in their craft, instead.

Personally ... I prefer the latter.

I would compare Downey Jr. and Norton's casting to be similar to Ledger in The Dark Knight. The three of them were known, but it would be a bit of a stretch to call them big stars. Out of all of them, Norton was the only one I remember people reacting favourably to when it was announced.

But, there is a difference between Batman, Hulk, and the like, compared to Thor. Just like Hedonis said, Thor is not well known outside of comic book fans. It would take a big name to attract fans to a comic book movie about a comic book no one knows about (Ant-Man is the same). Someone like Triple H would be terrible, cause, although he may look the part, no one knows who he is (As well as the fact he is a wrestler might bring negative publicity). Going with a huge star like Pitt is probably the only way they will get people talking. People know he can act, and he can be in action movies. It's not so much about him fitting the role the best. Instead, it's more about him being the biggest star that fans might actually believe.

Look at Ghost Rider. A comic book no one heard about, but since they had Nicholas Cage in the lead, well, people payed attention.

Personall I would prefer Karl Urban for Thor, but his star power is questionable, too. To his credit, though, he has played ye ol character many times.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

And speaking of inner struggle- this is another huge problem with these movies. One of the things I absolutely loved about "Iron Man" was that Tony Stark had the attitude of "Hey- I'm Iron Man, and that kicks ass most holy... Now let's go fuck up some bad guys."

Unlike the pondering, struggling, dichotomous, brooding mutants in X-Men, the (Not so) Fantastic Four, Spiderman (Ad nauseum), Hulk (In TWO totally separate movies!), and others I'm sure I'm missing.

I don't mind super heroes as long as we get to see them thrashing bad guys. But throwing their outfits away, teary eyes on rooftops, contemplating the responsibility... Ugh.

There. I feel better now.

H

Then I don't know if you're going to like Iron Man 2 or 3 because I'm almost certain one of them will deal with Tony Stark's alcoholism. One of the reasons these movies have the characters go through these inner struggles is because they are huge staples of the source material.

 

[The Joker]

Then I don't know if you're going to like Iron Man 2 or 3 because I'm almost certain one of them will deal with Tony Stark's alcoholism. One of the reasons these movies have the characters go through these inner struggles is because they are huge staples of the source material.

Very true.

And really, I would consider it something of a crime if this aspect of Tony's character WASNT addressed in a future sequel.

I would compare Downey Jr. and Norton's casting to be similar to Ledger in The Dark Knight. The three of them were known, but it would be a bit of a stretch to call them big stars. Out of all of them, Norton was the only one I remember people reacting favourably to when it was announced.

The thing with RDJ and Norton, is that both actor's have done a number of films, from small to big budget, and are considered name talent. For a number of years now really. Ledger to his credit, was just starting to break out as a star when he was cast as the Joker in TDK. Out of the three, I believe Ledger was the one who got the most negative reaction on the net when it was announced he was indeed playing the Joker. Hell, I remember fans trying to argue that he wasnt playing the real Joker, that he was going to assume the guise until the real Joker showed up. :1orglaugh

Norton was essentially apporved univserally. And the only big issue about RDJ, was if he could control his demons. It certainly wasnt if he was a good enough actor. That's for damn sure.

But, there is a difference between Batman, Hulk, and the like, compared to Thor. Just like Hedonis said, Thor is not well known outside of comic book fans. It would take a big name to attract fans to a comic book movie about a comic book no one knows about (Ant-Man is the same). Someone like Triple H would be terrible, cause, although he may look the part, no one knows who he is (As well as the fact he is a wrestler might bring negative publicity). Going with a huge star like Pitt is probably the only way they will get people talking. People know he can act, and he can be in action movies. It's not so much about him fitting the role the best. Instead, it's more about him being the biggest star that fans might actually believe.

I dont know.... I believe Marvel can make a good Thor movie without a hollywood name headlining the flick, but theres alot of risk by getting an unknown. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesnt. Lightning doesnt always strike in the movie's favor as far as that goes. But if Marvel brings out a trailer with Thor taking on frost giants in Asgard ... I'm sure it will get people talking. Star or no star (though I personally prefer Marvel's prefernance for hiring known actors over unknowns).

I find it odd, because... is there anyone here at Freeones that doesn't at least have some idea about how Superman came to be? They should be able to make a Superman movie which begins with him already as the Supe, and kicking bad guy ass OTHER than Lex Luthor. Enough with the bald guy- Superman has other villains.

Get a director who isnt head over hills completely in love with Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie and you would be off to a good start. The problem with Lex Luthor, is that he's actually a awesome villain. And when asking anyone WHO is Superman's MAIN villain, 95% would say Lex. Unfortunately, and after all these years, he's one that has NEVER been porrayed in a completely satisfying way in any silver screen adaptation. Yeah, Superman: TAS, and Smallville display how great Lex could actually be to some degree, but it's something sadly missing in every big budget Superman movie to date. Which to me, and after ALL these years, is fucking pathetic.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

Get a director who isnt head over hills completely in love with Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie and you would be off to a good start. The problem with Lex Luthor, is that he's actually a awesome villain. And when asking anyone WHO is Superman's MAIN villain, 95% would say Lex. Unfortunately, and after all these years, he's one that has NEVER been porrayed in a completely satisfying way in any silver screen adaptation. Yeah, Superman: TAS, and Smallville display how great Lex could actually be to some degree, but it's something sadly missing in every big budget Superman movie to date. Which to me, and after ALL these years, is fucking pathetic.

Not to mention, in the five Superman movies, he's pretty much been the main villian (Or side villian, in II) in all of them. The third one is the only one I can think of, but that villian was pretty much Luthor Light.

 

[The Joker]

Not to mention, in the five Superman movies, he's pretty much been the main villian (Or side villian, in II) in all of them. The third one is the only one I can think of, but that villian was pretty much Luthor Light.

True. Main villain in the first. Side villain in the second. And after that, all the rest leave ALOT to be desired. Just as the character of Lex in the Superman films as well. He's alot more than some humourous, wig wearing land swindler.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

True. Main villain in the first. Side villain in the second. And after that, all the rest leave ALOT to be desired. Just as the character of Lex in the Superman films as well. He's alot more than some humourous, wig wearing land swindler.

The problem is mainly, well, who else is there? The onyl other villian worth a damn in the movies has been Zod. Him, Doomsday, and Metalo are the only villians I know of.

 

[The Joker]

The problem is mainly, well, who else is there? The onyl other villian worth a damn in the movies has been Zod. Him, Doomsday, and Metalo are the only villians I know of.

I wouldnt put Superman's rogues gallery up there with Batman's, and Spider-Man's ... but it's decent I suppose.

Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Bizarro, Metallo, Toyman, Prankster, Mr. Mxy, Doomsday, General Zod, Parasite, and Darkseid are probably the most well known villains that Superman has dealt with thru the years.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

Thor Has Been Cast
"The God of Thunder in Marvel's 'Thor' movie has been cast and will be played by Captain Kirk. No...the other one. No...the OTHER other one."
http://www.mania.com/thor-cast_article_115106.html

 

[Wainkerr99]

That will be good. The Mighty Thor. Let's hope there isn't an hour of back history before the action starts.