The handling of Thor’s depression in 'Avengers: Endgame' - which was released five years ago this week - was a transformative moment for the character, the MCU, and all superhero films
I always thought Thor looked more badass at the end with the extra weight anyway. That is an excellent analysis of his character. I am curious to see how they write him moving forward. Will he be even more flippant and jokey? Or maybe more serious now? That is one thing about Thor: He has a hell of a range of directions he can go and be portrayed well. He is a complicated character.
I think he's probably my favorite MCU character, though Steve Rogers grows on me more and more as I discover the depths of what was attempted with his cinematic character with new viewings.
I think with Loki out of the picture, the character was left with very few ways forward. While I've only seen LOVE AND THUNDER once, its theme and conclusion -- how death, Thor's greatest nemesis, is faced -- seemed to get that job done and establish some kind of future in the MCU.
Hemsworth has said in interviews he blames himself for letting the humor get out of hand in LOVE & THUNDER. As for RAGNAROK, it's not "quite possibly the best Thor movie." It absolutely is!
Captain America will always be my favorite. I'm just too nostalgic for the guy.
I always thought Thor looked more badass at the end with the extra weight anyway. That is an excellent analysis of his character. I am curious to see how they write him moving forward. Will he be even more flippant and jokey? Or maybe more serious now? That is one thing about Thor: He has a hell of a range of directions he can go and be portrayed well. He is a complicated character.
I think he's probably my favorite MCU character, though Steve Rogers grows on me more and more as I discover the depths of what was attempted with his cinematic character with new viewings.
This is beautiful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
What are your thoughts on Love and Thunder as a continuation of his journey?
I think with Loki out of the picture, the character was left with very few ways forward. While I've only seen LOVE AND THUNDER once, its theme and conclusion -- how death, Thor's greatest nemesis, is faced -- seemed to get that job done and establish some kind of future in the MCU.
Thank you so much for this article. 💜
I'm glad to hear it spoke to you at all.
Hemsworth has said in interviews he blames himself for letting the humor get out of hand in LOVE & THUNDER. As for RAGNAROK, it's not "quite possibly the best Thor movie." It absolutely is!