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In an interview with E! Online, Portman tells why she decided to "hook up" with Thor.
It still remains to be seen how big of a role she'll play. Originally the word was that the majority of the movie would take place on Asgard and Thor would make his way to Earth at the end of the movie. Will that still be the case? We know that Idris Elba will be playing Heimdall, the guardian of the "Rainbow Bridge" so perhaps Thor will travel down earlier than original thought."I just thought it sounded like a really weird idea 'cause Kenneth Branagh's directing it. I've got to do it."
Also could this have impact on the future casting for the Avengers movie if Thor does well?
I always thought it was more along the lines of a political allegory, such as Animal Farm. The lesson I saw was that we should never let fear take us over to the degree that we are alright with handing over our freedoms and values. As Patrick Henry said,
Always look with a mindful eye at those who only seek to scare you and never give you hope." Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! "
Patrick Henry 1775
@aouric:
Actually spider-man is Sony studios epic, and most actors who have been signing to Marvels movies, (iron man 2 and Thor) have also signed contracts to apear in the Avengers
" @Sir Kyle:
I always thought it was more along the lines of a political allegory, such as Animal Farm. The lesson I saw was that we should never let fear take us over to the degree that we are alright with handing over our freedoms and values. As Patrick Henry said,
Always look with a mindful eye at those who only seek to scare you and never give you hope. "" Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! "
Patrick Henry 1775
But lets be real too...it's got basically a superhero thrown in.
-Vic De Zen
She doesn't like you, either." I really hate Natalie Portman... "
Your clumping Superhero and vigilante together because they are both in comics.Your brain is connecting to Batman, who's Vigilanteism has been ruined on a rather intimate level since he joined the JLA. the lone Batman, the one who fought simply to save families from killers, he was a vigilante, based off of a very old idea.
Vigilantes have been around i literature forever, in the form of the man who hunts down his wife's killer or exposes the corrupt politician. the innocent man who escapes from jail to bring the real culprit to justice. They are driven more by a personal injustice than a sense of duty (which is kinda what every superhero is driven by). Think Robin Hood. Think Romeo.
V was a comics movie, but much like I AM LEGEND, it was a comics movie that had absolutely nothing to do with superheroes.
" @MysterioMaximus: I have to agree that V was more a political/ philosophical film than anything else. Your clumping Superhero and vigilante together because they are both in comics.Your brain is connecting to Batman, who's Vigilanteism has been ruined on a rather intimate level since he joined the JLA. the lone Batman, the one who fought simply to save families from killers, he was a vigilante, based off of a very old idea. Vigilantes have been around i literature forever, in the form of the man who hunts down his wife's killer or exposes the corrupt politician. the innocent man who escapes from jail to bring the real culprit to justice. They are driven more by a personal injustice than a sense of duty (which is kinda what every superhero is driven by). Think Robin Hood. Think Romeo. V was a comics movie, but much like I AM LEGEND, it was a comics movie that had absolutely nothing to do with superheroes. "
Well said, but I don't entirely agree. Point is, at the end of the day, V is a character that's doing heightened to real-world impossible things in a costume, hence there's an association with superheroes no matter how Orwellian, lacking super-abilities or not. It’s like trying to drastically make Nazi’s and bigots different. At the end of the day, while they're not exactly the same thing and each characters personal motivation and ethical code will be different, ultimately the vigilante and the superhero have more similarities than differences and often-times the same goals, merely different means. I don’t view it belittling when someone associates V for Vendetta with the superhero genre; I view it insultingly when arguably pretentious people, like the always genius but ever laughably grumpy Alan Moore, seem to imply that superhero comics can’t be intellectual, thus it shouldn't be on the same shelf as Batman or Spider-Man. But that’s my opinion...so I def. get that it's not a typical comic book story, nor would I say it is, but I can see common bonds. It's not just some political drama either and I think this mystery man running around killing people with knives in a Guy Fawkes costume clearly shows that. It's like trying to argue fantasy is different from sci-fi or horror, when usually you'll find they tend to blend.
" I really hate Natalie Portman... "WHAT?!?!? I can't even understand that.
" @MysterioMaximus said:
" I really hate Natalie Portman... "WHAT?!?!? I can't even understand that. "
I can't really say I've seen a lot of her work, but the Star Wars Prequels...well...do I even need to say more?
" @EisforExtinction said:Oh, yeah I can see how you would say that then.
" @MysterioMaximus said:I can't really say I've seen a lot of her work, but the Star Wars Prequels...well...do I even need to say more? "
" I really hate Natalie Portman... "WHAT?!?!? I can't even understand that. "
"I thought V for Vendetta was kind of a superhero movie. ?? Am I off? "
I thought that. If there's some sort of vigilante in a story and the story is based on a graphic novel, then it's classed as a superhero film to me.
" @MysterioMaximus said:
" @EisforExtinction said:Oh, yeah I can see how you would say that then. "
" @MysterioMaximus said:I can't really say I've seen a lot of her work, but the Star Wars Prequels...well...do I even need to say more? "
" I really hate Natalie Portman... "WHAT?!?!? I can't even understand that. "
What would be some movies with her that I should check out? Cause I'm willing to give her a chance outside of SW. =]
" @EisforExtinction said:I really like "Garden State" but I don't know if you like coming-of-age comedies. I might try "V for Vendetta".
" @MysterioMaximus said:What would be some movies with her that I should check out? Cause I'm willing to give her a chance outside of SW. =] "
" @EisforExtinction said:Oh, yeah I can see how you would say that then. "
" @MysterioMaximus said:I can't really say I've seen a lot of her work, but the Star Wars Prequels...well...do I even need to say more? "
" I really hate Natalie Portman... "WHAT?!?!? I can't even understand that. "
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What? Someone's Saying "I Am A Secret Avenger"
I knew there couldn't just be one Avengers title.
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No Surprise, Fox Plans Daredevil Reboot
It's either reboot or lose the franchise.
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Logan Lerman 'Very Interested' In Upcoming Spidey Film
Move Over Zac Efron, Logan Lerman wants to wear spandex!
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DC Entertainment To Make Big Announcement!
What are my best guesses? Well, you'll have to read to find out.
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Another "I Am An Avenger" Promo: Hawkeye!
I have two words to say about this, "Woo" and "Hoo!"
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Red Skull Will Be The Villain In The First Avenger: Captain America
This makes the most sense.
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Thor Also Says, "I Am An Avenger"
Another team member revealed.
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Zatanna Gets An On-Going Series
yub siht koob!
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What? Someone's Saying "I Am A Secret Avenger"
I knew there couldn't just be one Avengers title.
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No Surprise, Fox Plans Daredevil Reboot
It's either reboot or lose the franchise.
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Red Skull Will Be The Villain In The First Avenger: Captain America
This makes the most sense.
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Logan Lerman 'Very Interested' In Upcoming Spidey Film
Move Over Zac Efron, Logan Lerman wants to wear spandex!
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There's Going To Be A Sacrifice In "Second Coming"
These poor mutants never get a break.
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DC Entertainment To Make Big Announcement!
What are my best guesses? Well, you'll have to read to find out.
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'Watchmen' Movie Part Deux? "Not A Chance!"
At least that's the rumor...
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Batman 3 Screenplay Being Worked On
Nolan and Goyer are at work
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on Nov. 24, 2009