Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Thor (2011)

Genre: Superhero
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Running time: 114 minutes

 


When it comes to superhero movies, there are some very good ones and some not-so-good ones. Thor falls into the first category. It tells the story of Thor, a godly warrior about to replace his father as king of his people. Unfortunately, after showing some arrogance and defying orders, he has his godly powers taken away from him by his dad, and he is sent down to Earth (in New Mexico) to live as a mere mortal. When his father falls ill, Thor’s brother, Loki, seizes the throne and tries to prevent his older sibling, of whom he has always been envious, to be brought back home. Thor will have to fight his way back in.

Superhero movies often contain a certain dose of cheesiness. Thor is no exception. You just have to suspend disbelief and get with program, accepting the mythology that is being put on screen. For this particular genre, the acting is pretty good. Considering the cast involved, it should be no surprise. I mean, Anthony Hopkins is also on board, along with Colm Feore and Rene Russo. So, we have here a great ensemble of actors working on a great action-superhero movie that is well put together. The story is compelling and will have you rooting for the hero. Well worth a watch for the fans of the genre.

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