Thor 3D

I like comics and superheroes, but I've never really been into Thor or the Avengers. But then I've never been an big fan of Iron Man or even Superman, wow I guess I'm not that much of a superhero fan. I liked Shazam, Alpha Force and Batman.

So I didn't know what to expect from the new Thor movie. I am a fan of Kenneth Branagh and thought the cast was spectacular, but in my heart of hearts I thought the concept was ridiculous and I was setting myself up for disappointment.

But actually the biggest problem I had with it was the 3D. The film looked like it should have been a visual feast and instead it was a dim, murky blur. At one point I took off my glasses and I suddenly realised that the little New Mexican town where the earth based sections of the the film took place was a pale counterpoint of the mighty fantasy world of Asgard. When you can see the colour this film made more sense.

Thor is full of epic storylines, Fathers and sons, brotherly rivalry and discovering what it really means to be a hero. Thors' father, Odin, banishes him from their home planet after Thors reckless behaviour nearly breaks a very fragile peace treaty. Thrown unceremoniously into the New Mexican Dessert, Thor meets up with Astrophysicist, Jane Forester, and her team researching strange weather patterns which she believes are related to her research into wormholes. Meanwhile Thors brother Loki is plotting to take over in one of the most convoluted, epically evil ways imaginable. In fact I came out of film rooting much more for Loki and his villainy than I did for the slightly buffoonish Thor and his team, and wondering how they are going to work all these villains into this mega mash up Avengers film. I hope Tom Higgletons', Loki makes it.

Is it a good film? I'm going to hold off judgement until I can see it again in 2D. I think I was far too distracted to pick up on a lot of the Shakespearian plot points I've heard about in the interviews with the director and the cast but I do know I came out of the theatre depressed and disheartened, thinking the whole movie far fluffier than it should have been.