Dear Amber, 1) Loki is the Norse God of Mischief so it's in his nature to be deceitful and manipulative. 2) If you thought Thor was visually spectacular then I believe the appropriate expression is "You ain't seen nuthin' yet". 😊
It's so good to see that light back in your eyes. The happiness is sneaking back in, and Thor is great for bringing the smiles. I am so glad you are continuing your journey and sharing with us. It means A LOT to a lot of people. Stay strong Queen!
Most people love Loki as a villain or antihero right from the beginning... but it will be cool to see if he grows on you at all over the years. He's got one of the best character arcs of anyone in the MCU but it will take long time to truly pay off.
I think you may be the first reviewer that I've run across who truly loved the first Thor film, and also saw Loki for who I believe he was. And being that Thor is my favorite Marvel character from growing up, your review put an extra smile on my face. As for the MCU in general, you're just scratching the surface. Can't wait to see you react to Captain America next.
The guy with the bow is Hawkeye…you’ll see more him of very soon! And Loki’s spear is actually Odin’s spear. It is powered by the Odinforce, according to the comic books.
I can't remember the name of the spear, but his eight legged horse is Slepnir, and his two ravens are Hugin and Munin (I may have misspelled the names but you get the picture).
Anthony Hopkins played Odin. He also played Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs. Jane was played by Natalie Portman, who also played Padmé Amidala, the mother of Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia in Star Wars. The assistant was Kat Dennings from Two Broke Girls. You'll love Dr. Strange!
@@ChrisKyle-om5wi Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of the finest actors on stage and screen of his, or indeed any, generation. However I should have made it clear that I was referring to the choice of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. On the whole, I think the MCU casting has been tremendously successful.
7:17-Credit Marvel legend Jack " King" Kirby for the stunning images of Asgard, Amber..It's sad he died before this film was made, but no doubt he'd have been so proud..looked just like his art come to life. And now after seeing the first few Marvel movies, you get why, even in my 60's, I'll never give up my 60's 70's and 80's Marvel/DC comic collection until I die..And maybe even then I'll have 'em buried with me!
I too have a massive collection (many thousands) of Marvel comics from the 60's, 70's and 80's. They are part of my retirement plan! The first comic I was given by my Dad, was Marvel Team Up #38 Spider Man and the Beast; I still have it!
As someone who has been reading comics since the age of 8, an was student of Walt Simonson (writer/artist on Thor from 1983-1986) I have to agree. Tom is fantastic in the role.
I'm really liking your reactions and it's even better knowing your doing this to be a cool mom 😁 Your son is going to love that you know so much about all of this!
Loki is an incredibly complex character, but I would never describe him as "bratty." He is a trickster by nature (he is the God of Mischief), but so many of his choices stem from him growing up in Thor's shadow (watch his reaction in the first ordination scene, when Odin is getting all choked up over his "firstborn"), and then finding out that he was adopted and lied to, and taken to be used as a pawn (as he saw it) by the man he thought was his father. Plus, he's been raised his entire life on the idea that the Frost Giants are evil monsters you tell your children about, and then he finds out he is one. You can see the genuine pain in his eyes when he finds out he's not truly Odin's son, and even at the end, just before he lets go, he's still trying to win Odin's approval. He didn't change sides on the Frost Giants at the end. He was playing them all along. It was a ploy to prove himself to Odin... to create an opportunity for him to step in and save the day, and then a pretext for destroying the ancient enemy of Asgard. None of this excuses his villainy at all. But it's important context. As Cinema Therapy said in their episode on him, he was always going to be mischievous, but he wasn't destined to be a villain. Their (not ideal) family dynamics and choices shaped him into what he is
YES! The Thor films are so underrated and it is fantastic to see someone who appreciates them! I’m just gonna keep saying it, your reactions are fantastic! Among the best for sure. You are really going to appreciate how deeply these films connect and the bigger story at play here. Loving taking this journey with you.
Loki is by far my favorite character in all of the MCU! This movie introduced me to Tom Hiddleston, and I’m so happy it did. Captain America (Steve Rogers) is my favorite hero.
the guy with the bow is clint barton...aka hawkeye. idris elba plays both the last guard at the hammer facility and heimdall, the guardian of bifrost bridge.
The director of this movie is Kenneth Branagh. The movie seems a bit Shakespearean possibly because Kenneth Branagh has performed in dozens of Shakespeare plays and starred directed in Hamlet, Henry V, and others. (Not to mention a great movie about reincarnation called "Dead Again" with Robin Williams as a disgraced former psychiatrist.)
I think the easiest way to look at Loki is that he's the god of Mischief. His plans basically always involve betrayal and are selfish. But it doesn't make him always evil.
Excellent analysis! I have always known him as the god of mischief, but you rarely hear that nowadays. And like you said, being mishievious does not always equal being evil.
One of the reasons Thor, is so much more than just a Superhero movie, is that it's directed by hardcore thesp and Royal Academy trained Kenneth Branagh. He got the balance between the theatrical, dramatic, comedy and action just right.
In the comics and the MCU Thor is reasonably smart, but sometimes hot headed. In the Norse mythology Thor was only good at being strong, drinking, and killing things. Loki was the brains for all the Norse gods.
i don't know if anyone has addressed this yet but: 1. The Frost Giant attempting to kill Odin at the end of the film and killed by Loki, is Loki's biological father, Laufrey. Thor's last name is Odinson (son of Odin) while Loki's last name has alternated between Odinson and Laufreyson (son of Laufrey). 2. The man with the bow and arrow who was aiming at Thor when he attempted to pull the hammer from the stone is a superhero character named Hawkeye. You will see him again soon in The Avengers.
What's also interesting is Sir Kenneth Branaugh, the award winning actor/director/writer, who has made 5 Shakesperian plays into movies, has starred in Hamlet, Henry V, etc, he directed this one! There are alot of Shake's overtones with all the royal conflict and complex family relations. The atmosphere of Asgard is so medival, as is their dialog.
Thank you. I was scouring the comments to see whether or not anyone had mentioned the work Branagh. Making this a Shakespearean tale pulled off a comic book concept I wasn't sure could be done. I can't imagine another director would have been successful with this material. Top MCU flick for me.
You are referring to the sword and the stone. Thor’s hammer isn’t stuck in the rock, Oden told the hammer that only someone worthy of Thor’s power can wield it. So it will be where it landed until someone worthy can pick it up. Pay attention to that..because at some point….it comes into play outside of Thor.
Easter Eggs: 1. The man in the red truck who first tries to pick-up Thor's hammer is J. Michael Starzynski who wrote a popular run of Thor comics. 2. The Donald Blake identity that they smuggle Thor out of the hospital with was the name of his alter-ego in the 60's. 3. One of the revelers at the end of film is Walter Simonson who revitalized the Thor comics in the 80's. 4. The Frost Giant's weapon is called The Casket of Ancient Winters. Don't try to decide what your favorite Marvel film is yet because you haven't seen The Avengers. You should do a retrospective on Phase One after that.
This is far and away my favorite of the films up to this point as well. I appreciate that the director treated this as a Shakespearean family drama and incorporated his experience in theater to create an aesthetic that perfectly suited this material.
Hi Amber, been asking for a reaction to Wesley Snipes' "Blade" for a long time since you were on the "other" channel. It was the first successful live action movie based on a Marvel character. Great action, lot of renewed interest since Deadpool and Wolverine. Captain America is the best origin story BTW.
Amber, it is so great that your glow and the light in your eye have returned. Your reactions are the best. I look forward to continuing this journey with you. I bend the knee my Kalise
A note about the Thor movies- when the MCU was getting started, Marvel Studios was worried about potential backlash from religious conservatives. They didn't want MCU movies targeted for boycotts like the Harry Potter franchise (Christian groups claimed they promoted witchcraft). So Marvel Studios changed things from the comics a bit. Initially they didn't call the Asgardians literal gods, instead they were powerful extraterrestrials with long lifespans and knowledge far beyond our own 21st science. When Asgard's forces came to Earth 1000 years earlier to stop the Frost Giant invasion, primitive viking tribes mistook them for gods, creating a whole religion around them. So in the MCU, that's the origin of Norse mythology. The various realms were changed from being mystical dimensions beyond our physical universe, to just being other planets. Instead of the Bifrost being a literal rainbow bridge connecting all realms, in the MCU it's an energy network connecting planets, and Asgardians have technology to travel it. Heimdall stands guard at a giant spinning machine which creates teleportation beams between the various worlds. And those beams have the visual apperance a multicolored rainbow. While there is a physical rainbow bridge, that just connected the main city to Heimdall's machine. As Odin said in his opening monologue "And here we remain as a beacon of hope, shining out across the stars. And though we have fallen into man's myths and legends, it was Asgard and its warriors that brought peace to the universe." Thor explained to Jane that what primitive humans called magic, was simply science beyond their comprehension. Later on when the MCU really got rolling, Marvel Studios became less concerned about possible backlash and leaned more into Norse mythology, allowing Asgardians to be more like the comics, where they were clearly and unequivocably gods . But in the first couple of Thor movies, Disney/Marvel Studios treaded very lightly, not acknowledging the existence of actual gods or magic in the MCU. Instead it was aliens so powerful they were viewed as gods, and science so advanced it was considered magic.
I hope you keep doing these films fast like this. I love seeing a new one every few days rather than once a week. It literally takes over a half a year that way. This way keeps your audience attention. 😁😁
Anthony Hopkins intense acting, along with his famous yell towards Hiddleston/Loki which was improvised caught the actors off guard. One must be worthy to lift Mjölnir
I enjoyed the reaction, but think my favorite thing was when you talked about how you got credit with your son for knowing how to react to Ironman's hand blast. That brought back memories (but for me and my son it was Harry Potter). I really appreciated that touch of the real relating to finding commonalities with kids. 🙂
Watching these movies again and experiencing them with you as a first timer is amazing! I love how excited you are for each one. I really hope no one posts spoilers. On the post credit scene video you are 100% right, the post credit scenes got us all so pumped up for the next film. I'm super excited for the next two reactions.
Loki doesn't get any bigger because he was a runt at birth. That's why as a baby he was left to die, because he was too "small and weak". Odin found him and saved him. So the runt of a frost giant is the size of a normal man to us 😂
"That Girl" has been in Episodes I, II, and III of Star Wars; as Princess Padmé Amidala. Also...was the little girl in "Leon: The Professional." But was in more too. I'm looking forward to you watching The Avengers; and when Hulk confronts Loki in the "Puny God" scene.
I LOVE your reaction to this. ❤ The first Thor movie is always overlooked. People found it too dramatic, not as fun as Iron Man. The second Thor really had the fans against these movies. Personally, I ADORE this first Thor movie! It’s a favourite of mine, top 3 of the entire Marvel universe. BECAUSE of the drama, which was so perfectly told and acted. The director also directed (and acted in) possibly the best version of Hamlet ever put on screen, so you can see why this was so suited to him.
The way Thor speaks, there's a reason why It sounds Shakespearean right? Well, the director for this is Kenneth Branagh, who is a veteran in theater, especially Shakespeare, particularly Henry V and King Lear i believe He brought about that feel to the dialogue you hear
Some info on Thor's crew: 1. The guys, Fandral, Hogun & Voltstagg are known as the 'Warriors Three'. They are original creations of Marvel Comics. They don't have a mythological counterpart. -Fandral is supposed to be Marvel's version of Errol Flynn, a golden age actor from the 30s & 40s, who was known for his swashbuckling roles such as Robin Hood, etc. -Hogun, the Grim was based on 70s action star, Charles Bronson (Deathwish). In the comics, Hogun has a dour and serious attitude, hence 'The Grim" added to his moniker. -Voltstagg is the comedy relief known for his huge appetite and large girth. He has many children, but I believe you only see them in a MCU deleted scene. He was based on the Shakespeare, Falstaff character from his plays. 2. Sif, the female member of Thor's crew, is from Norse mythology. She is an Earth goddess. But in Marvel Comics she is a renowned highly skilled fighter and is one of Thor's closest friends.
10:09 that, Amber, is called Duplication Casting. Not to be confused with any other illusion based power😉😂...IYKYK😉😉😜 The big guy with the red beard is Volstagg the Voluminous and the woman is Lady Sif, whose hair is black as midnight because Loki changed it from golden blonde against her will
The actress you wondered about is Kat Dennings. And yes she was on TV. She stared in the sitcom Two Broke Girls. Ohh! Disneyland. I think that you might be confusing the scene with the people trying to lift Thors hammer with the legend of King Arthur. Remember the Knights of the Round Table, Excalibur and Camelot? Arthur pulled Excalibur(sword) from the stone and became king of England. 🙂
I already know that I'm going to love this reaction! 😊 That's Natalie Portman who plays Jane Foster. She played Padmè Amidala in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy. Fun Fact: Tom Hiddleston(Loki)originally auditioned for the role of Thor. But got the role of Thor’s brother Loki instead. He's so perfect for that role! 18:02 Yay! You caught the Stan Lee cameo. 19:40 - 20:53 One of the best scenes in the movie. Such a fantastic performance by both Tom Hiddleston and Anthony Hopkins. 27:25 This is the MCU debut of Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye. Loki may be a villian. But Tom Hiddleston plays him to perfection. As for the post-credit: Loki was manipulating Erik Selvig's mind. And it's always great to see Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury pop up. Up Next: "Captain America: The First Avenger"(2011) Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Captain America is my favorite origin story (and my favorite hero). But the MCU did a fabulous job at introducing the main characters in each of their movies. And as you have said, the casting is spot on. That continues with Steve Rogers (CA). By the way, the actress who played Darcy (Jane's assistant) was in the TV series "Two Broke Girls." That's probably where you remember her from.
I say this with respect to my Marvel loving folks. Can we let Amber figure out and discover some of these side characters and future movie character development arcs on her own. I feel like some are giving light spoilers and hints as to what's to come. I say this respectfully .✌🏾❤️
Tom Hiddleston actually auditioned to play Thor, but Marvel thought he'd be the perfect Loki. Daniel Craig was offered the part of Thor originally but Bond got in the way. Cheers....
Amber. I have to admit when you said you were getting into the MCU I didn’t quite believe you at first but now I’m convinced and I’m so happy. If you like what’s going on now you wait. To me and so many others it’s going to get epic. I’m not going to spoil anything but remember when Odin say “ who ever is worthy shall hold the hammer “. File that in the back of your mind 😊. So now that you’re into the MCU and Game of Thrones I’m gonna join your Patreon so I can join the ride on both. The MCU is back up and going now with the movies Deadpool/Wolverine and 3 more MCU movies this year leading to more Avengers in the next 2-3 years. Enjoy
A few points of clarification for ya! It is Norse mythology. Stellan Skaarsgard, who plays the father figure professor, is a famous Norwegian actor and part of an acting dynasty. The actress that plays Jane, Natalie Portman, also played Queen Amadala in Star Wars, which is why she is familiar. Loki's spear is actually Odin's Spear. You need to watch both of the end credit scenes, one at the end of the 1st credits, and the other at the end of the final credits,
Loki is the God of Mischief, and he is absolutely gonna grow on you. He is definitely a fan favorite. He won me over and now he is my favorite next to Tony/Iron Man. Def my favorite Villain.
Love the outfit Amber. The bits of romance sprinkled into these hero stories adds some spice to the characters. As a bonus, there are many stories to get to know them and their love interests. Slow smoking the romance makes for a better climax to the story’s conclusion. Falling in love with the characters over time builds a stronger bond with them and creates more empathy for them. Empathy is one of your super powers Amber. Love ya! ✌️🥰🌹
Amber, if you haven't already seen it, you would absolutely LOVE the Wonder Woman movies! They're based in Greek mythology & the GIRL POWER energy is off the charts! As a mom of girls, it's a must watch ❤
"To whoever holds this hammer if he be worthy shall possess the power of Thor" Man, when those words come back near the end of the MCU for one of my favorite moments in all of cinema. 20 some films to go lol.
Nice. Amber, it's a joy to watch this with you. You're clearly a parent, as you immediately understand all the key characters in this. You're an astute observer. Knowing that, you're really going to enjoy all the upcoming stories and characters.
This is based in Norse Mythology, which is my favorite. The most recent book was "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman. My favorite Greek myth was the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
Eternals is complete garbage. The characters got gender bended and other Dizznee stupidity. Not fpllowed continuity at all. Ok for casuals qho don't know better, but for Old Schoolers, crap. @@nooneofconsequence1251
@nooneofconsequence1251 I did notice all the previous Hulks were able to make an appearance, including Bill Bixby. It was definitely my first time watching, but it was very good !!
Love your reaction to this film, so keep em coming. Also, I just love your hair. I love a straight hairstyle and it looks absolutely fantastic on you. Well done & keep these Marvel films coming.
My favorite Greek myth is the story if Echo and Narcissus. Lovie that story. Also the back story of Medusa. The stories of Theseus are great also. This movie made deep further into Nordic Mythology. Love this movie. Great reaction Amber and we will see you in the next one.
I've read quite a few books on mythology including Edith Hamilton's Mythology and Bulfinch's Mythology. I also read The Illiad, The Odyssey and The Aeneid. I think one of my favorite stories is the one about Baucis and Philemon. It's one of the few I remember that didn't portray the gods in a bad light (the stories of Medusa and Arachne come to mind here). The ICE giants just gotta be COOL? 🤣🤣🤣 Loki has one of the best story arcs across the various Marvel movies and TV series. He's most definitely a fan favorite and the only villain to get his own series. Eric repeated what Loki said because Loki was influencing his mind. Some of Loki's powers of magic are based in illusion and mental abilities. Jane is played by Natalie Portman who played Queen Amidala, wife of Anakin and mother to Luke and Leia, in episodes 1-3 of the Star Wars movies. Also, sometimes there are 2 end credit scenes. One part way thru the credits and one at the very end.
Since you recognized Kat Dennings from 2 broke Girls, i can't believe you didn't recognize Natalie Portman from star wars (Anakin's wife) and especially Anthony Hopkins from the Silence of the Lambs
To be fair, they really aged up Hopkins and he's wearing an eye-patch and a lot of costume and long hair, etc. It can be easy to miss if you've only seen him in one major movie a couple (or more) years ago.
@kev7161 he has a voice that can be memorized easily amber said Odin was cast well but she didn't explicitly say who she thought played him so I could be wrong maybe she did know she has watched a lot of movies now and she doesn't have time to flat out say, " I know this actor!"
Ok, that's it. I'm subbing to your patreon. A few days ago, you randomly came up on my UA-cam suggested. It was for Iron Man. I watched it, and I liked what I saw. I watched your Iron Man 2 reaction, and I liked what I saw. Now I watched your Thor reaction, and I liked what I saw. You seem genuine, and I want to see your journey through the MCU in full. So tomorrow, I'm subscribing and will continue with Capt. America! See you on Patreon!
In Norse mythology Loki is the trickster, similar to raven or coyote in Native American mythologies. The sword in the stone is from King Arthur lore. 🙂
When they called Sif “Xena” they were referring to the show/character Xena Warrior Princess. It’s a fun show!
Wasn't the first use of the gag either...on Stargate Atlantis, Rodney McKay had referred to Ronan and Teyla as Conan and Xena once.
loved that show!
pretty dated reference in 2024... but back in the 90s it was a popular show and Lucy Lawless was a bit of an icon.
@@nooneofconsequence1251 Lucy actually appeared in a couple of episodes of Agents of SHIELD.
Our puppy is named after Xena. Oh she's something alright, Doberman/Miniature Pinscher, such a special girl.
'Thor' is a Norse/Nordic God. Thursday is namned after him - "Thors Day". A weekly reminder 🙂
In German, it's Donnerstag, which literally means day of thunder.
Also Tuesday named after Tyr, Wednesday is Woden another name for odin and Friday after Frigg.
You also have Tyrsday, Wodenday and Freyday
Wednesday = Woodins Day (another name of Odin), Thursday = Thor's Day Friday = Frigga's Day (Thor's mother)
we also have Sun Day, Moon Day, Saturn's Day, and Tyr's Day
Dear Amber,
1) Loki is the Norse God of Mischief so it's in his nature to be deceitful and manipulative.
2) If you thought Thor was visually spectacular then I believe the appropriate expression is "You ain't seen nuthin' yet". 😊
It's so good to see that light back in your eyes. The happiness is sneaking back in, and Thor is great for bringing the smiles. I am so glad you are continuing your journey and sharing with us. It means A LOT to a lot of people. Stay strong Queen!
Anthony Hopkins is so perfect for the role of Odin. Just an incredible actor.
He did an incredible job! The scene with him and Loki was top notch!
We would also have accepted BRIAN BLESSED but Anthony Hopkins was peak.
It’s said that Sir Anthony Hopkins improvised the banishment scene himself, and by the end of it, some of the film crew were crying.
Two of his most underrated roles to me were in "Fracture" and "The Edge." I also think his speech in Amistad was an absolute masterpiece. Jmho
Most people love Loki as a villain or antihero right from the beginning... but it will be cool to see if he grows on you at all over the years. He's got one of the best character arcs of anyone in the MCU but it will take long time to truly pay off.
"but it will take long time to truly pay off" - lol, over a decade in fact.
@@nooneofconsequence1251 he definitely grew on me
@@jeremyarrington9427 same here
I think you may be the first reviewer that I've run across who truly loved the first Thor film, and also saw Loki for who I believe he was. And being that Thor is my favorite Marvel character from growing up, your review put an extra smile on my face. As for the MCU in general, you're just scratching the surface. Can't wait to see you react to Captain America next.
The guy with the bow is Hawkeye…you’ll see more him of very soon! And
Loki’s spear is actually Odin’s spear. It is powered by the Odinforce, according to the comic books.
I can't remember the name of the spear, but his eight legged horse is Slepnir, and his two ravens are Hugin and Munin (I may have misspelled the names but you get the picture).
@@Rebelrocker69 Gungnir
Anthony Hopkins played Odin. He also played Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs. Jane was played by Natalie Portman, who also played Padmé Amidala, the mother of Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia in Star Wars. The assistant was Kat Dennings from Two Broke Girls. You'll love Dr. Strange!
Another piece of perfect casting.
@user-dh5bnafe4bHopkins also played Burt Munro.
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Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of the finest actors on stage and screen of his, or indeed any, generation. However I should have made it clear that I was referring to the choice of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. On the whole, I think the MCU casting has been tremendously successful.
@user-dh5bnafe4b I agree. Cumberbatch was a great choice.
"That's my favorite..." Get used to saying that every couple of MCU movies.
Oh, yeah. I predict she's gonna LOOOOOVE Steve Rogers! :D
7:17-Credit Marvel legend Jack " King" Kirby for the stunning images of Asgard, Amber..It's sad he died before this film was made, but no doubt he'd have been so proud..looked just like his art come to life. And now after seeing the first few Marvel movies, you get why, even in my 60's, I'll never give up my 60's 70's and 80's Marvel/DC comic collection until I die..And maybe even then I'll have 'em buried with me!
You are lucky. My mom made me sell mine for a nickel each in yard sales. Those that I purchased later were ruined by a pipe bursting.
I too have a massive collection (many thousands) of Marvel comics from the 60's, 70's and 80's. They are part of my retirement plan! The first comic I was given by my Dad, was Marvel Team Up #38 Spider Man and the Beast; I still have it!
Tom Hiddileston is so great as Loki, he's actually my favorite MCU character💚💚I think he will become one of your favorite villians🤭
he was made to play loki. i enjoyed watching his series.
As someone who has been reading comics since the age of 8, an was student of Walt Simonson (writer/artist on Thor from 1983-1986) I have to agree. Tom is fantastic in the role.
Agreed. He was born to play Loki.
''hahahaha...you've been loki'd again...''
I'm really liking your reactions and it's even better knowing your doing this to be a cool mom 😁 Your son is going to love that you know so much about all of this!
I got lucky, my son was born in 2005, so by the time the movies came out, we made it a thing to go see them all in the cinemas when they came out.
Thor, Ironman, and Spiderman are my favs.
Can’t wait for you to get to Thor Ragnarok!
GOTG comes before that though!
@@richardc8795 korg!
Loki is an incredibly complex character, but I would never describe him as "bratty." He is a trickster by nature (he is the God of Mischief), but so many of his choices stem from him growing up in Thor's shadow (watch his reaction in the first ordination scene, when Odin is getting all choked up over his "firstborn"), and then finding out that he was adopted and lied to, and taken to be used as a pawn (as he saw it) by the man he thought was his father. Plus, he's been raised his entire life on the idea that the Frost Giants are evil monsters you tell your children about, and then he finds out he is one. You can see the genuine pain in his eyes when he finds out he's not truly Odin's son, and even at the end, just before he lets go, he's still trying to win Odin's approval. He didn't change sides on the Frost Giants at the end. He was playing them all along. It was a ploy to prove himself to Odin... to create an opportunity for him to step in and save the day, and then a pretext for destroying the ancient enemy of Asgard.
None of this excuses his villainy at all. But it's important context. As Cinema Therapy said in their episode on him, he was always going to be mischievous, but he wasn't destined to be a villain. Their (not ideal) family dynamics and choices shaped him into what he is
YES! The Thor films are so underrated and it is fantastic to see someone who appreciates them! I’m just gonna keep saying it, your reactions are fantastic! Among the best for sure.
You are really going to appreciate how deeply these films connect and the bigger story at play here. Loving taking this journey with you.
Oh Loki, great character and great actor that played him in the MCU.
Loki is by far my favorite character in all of the MCU! This movie introduced me to Tom Hiddleston, and I’m so happy it did. Captain America (Steve Rogers) is my favorite hero.
What is your next favorite Tom Huddleston role?
@williamroper5422 I have several favorites, but I thought he did an amazing job portraying Hank Williams in I Saw the Light.
the guy with the bow is clint barton...aka hawkeye.
idris elba plays both the last guard at the hammer facility and heimdall, the guardian of bifrost bridge.
The director of this movie is Kenneth Branagh. The movie seems a bit Shakespearean possibly because Kenneth Branagh has performed in dozens of Shakespeare plays and starred directed in Hamlet, Henry V, and others. (Not to mention a great movie about reincarnation called "Dead Again" with Robin Williams as a disgraced former psychiatrist.)
You have to remember that Loki is the god of mischief and he always have different plans than what he tells you.
It will be fun to watch your reaction to Loki on this journey, He is a real treat.
Amber: Your geeking out to these movies is one of the best things in my life! Peace and Love!
I think the easiest way to look at Loki is that he's the god of Mischief. His plans basically always involve betrayal and are selfish. But it doesn't make him always evil.
Excellent analysis! I have always known him as the god of mischief, but you rarely hear that nowadays. And like you said, being mishievious does not always equal being evil.
Actually, Loki is what is referred to in the comic book world as an “anti-hero”; neither superhero nor villain.
Loki was portrayed perfectly. The God of Mischief who can never be figured out.
Loki’s arc is one of the best one if not the best one in the whole marvel universe, can’t wait for you to witness it all 🙌🏼. Great reaction👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I knew you’d LOVE the MCU after seeing you react to other popcorn action films. I’m so glad you’re enjoying as much as you do.
@34:03 “We drank. We fought. He made his ancestors proud.” It’s one of my favorite moments too. 🤣🤣
Thor’s antiquated way of speaking was dialed down for the movie. In the comics, he speaks in Shakespearean English
One of the reasons Thor, is so much more than just a Superhero movie, is that it's directed by hardcore thesp and Royal Academy trained Kenneth Branagh.
He got the balance between the theatrical, dramatic, comedy and action just right.
In the comics and the MCU Thor is reasonably smart, but sometimes hot headed. In the Norse mythology Thor was only good at being strong, drinking, and killing things. Loki was the brains for all the Norse gods.
Actually, Odin was the brains behind the creation of humanity and civilization. Loki applied his to breaking what the others made.
Amber, I'm having a blast watching you enjoy these movies! You have so much more fun to come!
i don't know if anyone has addressed this yet but:
1. The Frost Giant attempting to kill Odin at the end of the film and killed by Loki, is Loki's biological father, Laufrey. Thor's last name is Odinson (son of Odin) while Loki's last name has alternated between Odinson and Laufreyson (son of Laufrey).
2. The man with the bow and arrow who was aiming at Thor when he attempted to pull the hammer from the stone is a superhero character named Hawkeye. You will see him again soon in The Avengers.
And also why Thor called Agent Coulson "Son of Coul" near the end.
@@Rebelrocker69 an underappreciated moment,. Thor's language is hilariously on-point.
What's also interesting is Sir Kenneth Branaugh, the award winning actor/director/writer, who has made 5 Shakesperian plays into movies, has starred in Hamlet, Henry V, etc, he directed this one! There are alot of Shake's overtones with all the royal conflict and complex family relations. The atmosphere of Asgard is so medival, as is their dialog.
@JoyDogs he did the agatha christie murder mystery movies too!
Thank you. I was scouring the comments to see whether or not anyone had mentioned the work Branagh. Making this a Shakespearean tale pulled off a comic book concept I wasn't sure could be done. I can't imagine another director would have been successful with this material. Top MCU flick for me.
Tom Hiddleston played Henry V as well.
Saw this title and my first response was "Yum, Thor!" Made myself chuckle. 😆 But seriously, Lhm yum.
Seeing you this hyped for this makes all of us happy because we know how much better it's going to get. Keep up the great work.
You are referring to the sword and the stone. Thor’s hammer isn’t stuck in the rock, Oden told the hammer that only someone worthy of Thor’s power can wield it. So it will be where it landed until someone worthy can pick it up. Pay attention to that..because at some point….it comes into play outside of Thor.
Excalibur was the sword given to Arthur by the Lady in the Lake. The sword in the stone was a different sword.
So true
Don't spoil things like that. There is no reason to say that she wasn't going to miss it.
She was comparing, not saying it was.
@@williamroper5422She watched this a few days ago, lol
Easter Eggs:
1. The man in the red truck who first tries to pick-up Thor's hammer is J. Michael Starzynski who wrote a popular run of Thor comics.
2. The Donald Blake identity that they smuggle Thor out of the hospital with was the name of his alter-ego in the 60's.
3. One of the revelers at the end of film is Walter Simonson who revitalized the Thor comics in the 80's.
4. The Frost Giant's weapon is called The Casket of Ancient Winters.
Don't try to decide what your favorite Marvel film is yet because you haven't seen The Avengers. You should do a retrospective on Phase One after that.
J. Michael Straczynski is also the creator of Babylon 5, one of my all time favorite TV series.
Totally agree with the OP here. You ain’t seen nothing yet.
@@alexthorpe6583 Amber should add Bab 5 to her watch list.
This is far and away my favorite of the films up to this point as well. I appreciate that the director treated this as a Shakespearean family drama and incorporated his experience in theater to create an aesthetic that perfectly suited this material.
Enjoy these good times now. Because in about 10 movies, shit's about to get real.
Love your reaction. ✌️
Hi Amber, been asking for a reaction to Wesley Snipes' "Blade" for a long time since you were on the "other" channel. It was the first successful live action movie based on a Marvel character. Great action, lot of renewed interest since Deadpool and Wolverine. Captain America is the best origin story BTW.
Amber, it is so great that your glow and the light in your eye have returned. Your reactions are the best. I look forward to continuing this journey with you. I bend the knee my Kalise
I would prefer if we have private discu-ssion!
A note about the Thor movies- when the MCU was getting started, Marvel Studios was worried about potential backlash from religious conservatives. They didn't want MCU movies targeted for boycotts like the Harry Potter franchise (Christian groups claimed they promoted witchcraft). So Marvel Studios changed things from the comics a bit. Initially they didn't call the Asgardians literal gods, instead they were powerful extraterrestrials with long lifespans and knowledge far beyond our own 21st science. When Asgard's forces came to Earth 1000 years earlier to stop the Frost Giant invasion, primitive viking tribes mistook them for gods, creating a whole religion around them. So in the MCU, that's the origin of Norse mythology. The various realms were changed from being mystical dimensions beyond our physical universe, to just being other planets. Instead of the Bifrost being a literal rainbow bridge connecting all realms, in the MCU it's an energy network connecting planets, and Asgardians have technology to travel it. Heimdall stands guard at a giant spinning machine which creates teleportation beams between the various worlds. And those beams have the visual apperance a multicolored rainbow. While there is a physical rainbow bridge, that just connected the main city to Heimdall's machine.
As Odin said in his opening monologue "And here we remain as a beacon of hope, shining out across the stars. And though we have fallen into man's myths and legends, it was Asgard and its warriors that brought peace to the universe." Thor explained to Jane that what primitive humans called magic, was simply science beyond their comprehension.
Later on when the MCU really got rolling, Marvel Studios became less concerned about possible backlash and leaned more into Norse mythology, allowing Asgardians to be more like the comics, where they were clearly and unequivocably gods . But in the first couple of Thor movies, Disney/Marvel Studios treaded very lightly, not acknowledging the existence of actual gods or magic in the MCU. Instead it was aliens so powerful they were viewed as gods, and science so advanced it was considered magic.
Yeah Disney/Marvel emphasized the early MCU's "there aren't any gods or magic" rule in Agents of SHIELD as well.
Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey jr, and Chris Evans. They couldn’t have cast these 3 any better.
why does scar jo get no widow love? seriously hard to imagine anyone else playing her
The original Avengers were flawless casting, and most everyone since too.
Avengers Assemble?? no... FLAME ON!🤣🤣🤣
@vkdeen7570 very true.
I hope you keep doing these films fast like this. I love seeing a new one every few days rather than once a week. It literally takes over a half a year that way. This way keeps your audience attention. 😁😁
Anthony Hopkins intense acting, along with his famous yell towards Hiddleston/Loki which was improvised caught the actors off guard. One must be worthy to lift Mjölnir
I enjoyed the reaction, but think my favorite thing was when you talked about how you got credit with your son for knowing how to react to Ironman's hand blast. That brought back memories (but for me and my son it was Harry Potter). I really appreciated that touch of the real relating to finding commonalities with kids. 🙂
Watching these movies again and experiencing them with you as a first timer is amazing! I love how excited you are for each one. I really hope no one posts spoilers. On the post credit scene video you are 100% right, the post credit scenes got us all so pumped up for the next film. I'm super excited for the next two reactions.
Loki doesn't get any bigger because he was a runt at birth. That's why as a baby he was left to die, because he was too "small and weak". Odin found him and saved him. So the runt of a frost giant is the size of a normal man to us 😂
"That Girl" has been in Episodes I, II, and III of Star Wars; as Princess Padmé Amidala. Also...was the little girl in "Leon: The Professional." But was in more too. I'm looking forward to you watching The Avengers; and when Hulk confronts Loki in the "Puny God" scene.
The armor is called The Destroyer. So yes it’s total destruction.
I'm glad you loved Thor!⚡️It's also one of my favorites. Next up, Captain America. I think you'll love that one too
One little side note. The name Eric uses to get Thor out of custody. In the comics it's actually Thor's alter ego on earth.
I LOVE your reaction to this. ❤ The first Thor movie is always overlooked. People found it too dramatic, not as fun as Iron Man. The second Thor really had the fans against these movies. Personally, I ADORE this first Thor movie! It’s a favourite of mine, top 3 of the entire Marvel universe. BECAUSE of the drama, which was so perfectly told and acted. The director also directed (and acted in) possibly the best version of Hamlet ever put on screen, so you can see why this was so suited to him.
I would prefer if we have private discu-ssion
The way Thor speaks, there's a reason why
It sounds Shakespearean right? Well, the director for this is Kenneth Branagh, who is a veteran in theater, especially Shakespeare, particularly Henry V and King Lear i believe
He brought about that feel to the dialogue you hear
I completely forgot about Kenneth Branaugh directing it.
I had found out recently that he does the voice of the distress call at the beginning of Infinity War. That was cool bringing him back for that.
Or to tie this to another franchise: this movie was directed by Gilderoy Lockhart ;)
Some info on Thor's crew:
1. The guys, Fandral, Hogun & Voltstagg are known as the 'Warriors Three'. They are original creations of Marvel Comics. They don't have a mythological counterpart.
-Fandral is supposed to be Marvel's version of Errol Flynn, a golden age actor from the 30s & 40s, who was known for his swashbuckling roles such as Robin Hood, etc.
-Hogun, the Grim was based on 70s action star, Charles Bronson (Deathwish). In the comics, Hogun has a dour and serious attitude, hence 'The Grim" added to his moniker.
-Voltstagg is the comedy relief known for his huge appetite and large girth. He has many children, but I believe you only see them in a MCU deleted scene. He was based on the Shakespeare, Falstaff character from his plays.
2. Sif, the female member of Thor's crew, is from Norse mythology. She is an Earth goddess. But in Marvel Comics she is a renowned highly skilled fighter and is one of Thor's closest friends.
also the reason why Sif's hair is black is tied to a tale in norse mythology and was loki's doing
Have seen every one off these movies 40- 50 times or more , but thru your eyes I have gotten a new brighter look , THANKS. AMBER ♥️♥️
10:09 that, Amber, is called Duplication Casting. Not to be confused with any other illusion based power😉😂...IYKYK😉😉😜
The big guy with the red beard is Volstagg the Voluminous and the woman is Lady Sif, whose hair is black as midnight because Loki changed it from golden blonde against her will
Loki - God of mischief
Thor - God of thunder
I thought Thor was the god of hammers and lord of sparkles.
The actress you wondered about is Kat Dennings. And yes she was on TV. She stared in the sitcom Two Broke Girls.
Ohh! Disneyland. I think that you might be confusing the scene with the people trying to lift Thors hammer with the legend of King Arthur. Remember the Knights of the Round Table, Excalibur and Camelot? Arthur pulled Excalibur(sword) from the stone and became king of England. 🙂
Anthony Hopkins was amazing as Odin..The way he comes down with horse and says " Silence" was just badass
You know most people didn't notice but the horse had 8 legs. Just like in the myth.
You might be saying “that’s my favorite” a lot! So many good ones to come yet. I’m here for it!
I would prefer if we have private discu-ssion!
I already know that I'm going to love this reaction! 😊
That's Natalie Portman who plays Jane Foster. She played Padmè Amidala in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy.
Fun Fact: Tom Hiddleston(Loki)originally auditioned for the role of Thor. But got the role of Thor’s brother Loki instead. He's so perfect for that role!
18:02 Yay! You caught the Stan Lee cameo.
19:40 - 20:53 One of the best scenes in the movie. Such a fantastic performance by both Tom Hiddleston and Anthony Hopkins.
27:25 This is the MCU debut of Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye.
Loki may be a villian. But Tom Hiddleston plays him to perfection.
As for the post-credit: Loki was manipulating Erik Selvig's mind. And it's always great to see Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury pop up.
Up Next: "Captain America: The First Avenger"(2011)
Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊
Captain America is my favorite origin story (and my favorite hero). But the MCU did a fabulous job at introducing the main characters in each of their movies. And as you have said, the casting is spot on. That continues with Steve Rogers (CA).
By the way, the actress who played Darcy (Jane's assistant) was in the TV series "Two Broke Girls." That's probably where you remember her from.
I say this with respect to my Marvel loving folks. Can we let Amber figure out and discover some of these side characters and future movie character development arcs on her own. I feel like some are giving light spoilers and hints as to what's to come. I say this respectfully .✌🏾❤️
Kate Dennings was in the tv show "broke girls" and she is in a new tv show called "Shifting gears" with Tim Allen.
Tom Hiddleston actually auditioned to play Thor, but Marvel thought he'd be the perfect Loki. Daniel Craig was offered the part of Thor originally but Bond got in the way. Cheers....
Also the audition was for Liam and his brother Chris came along for support and wound up with the role because he resembled the comic book character
Yeaah!
Amber. I have to admit when you said you were getting into the MCU I didn’t quite believe you at first but now I’m convinced and I’m so happy. If you like what’s going on now you wait. To me and so many others it’s going to get epic. I’m not going to spoil anything but remember when Odin say “ who ever is worthy shall hold the hammer “. File that in the back of your mind 😊. So now that you’re into the MCU and Game of Thrones I’m gonna join your Patreon so I can join the ride on both. The MCU is back up and going now with the movies Deadpool/Wolverine and 3 more MCU movies this year leading to more Avengers in the next 2-3 years. Enjoy
This is my favorite reaction of yours so far I haven’t seen you so animated since you reacted to the weather girls it’s raining men
The Iliad and The Odyssey are my favorites since grade school. Toss in Jason and the Argonauts to a lessor extent.
A few points of clarification for ya!
It is Norse mythology.
Stellan Skaarsgard, who plays the father figure professor, is a famous Norwegian actor and part of an acting dynasty.
The actress that plays Jane, Natalie Portman, also played Queen Amadala in Star Wars, which is why she is familiar.
Loki's spear is actually Odin's Spear.
You need to watch both of the end credit scenes, one at the end of the 1st credits, and the other at the end of the final credits,
Stellan is Swedish.
ahh, the spear: gungnir, when thrown it never misses
21:18 Chris improved that part where he slams the coffee cup down, and the reactions from everyone are genuine because nobody was expecting it lol
Along with RDJ being cast as Tony Stark, Sir Anthony Hopkins as Odin was PERFECT.
This movie made Thor my favorite superhero and however many movies later, he is still my favorite! I can’t wait for you to see the rest.
Loki is the God of Mischief, and he is absolutely gonna grow on you. He is definitely a fan favorite. He won me over and now he is my favorite next to Tony/Iron Man. Def my favorite Villain.
When i saw this movie for the first time i thought why is Loki being played by figure skater Johnny Weir? 🤣
You recognize Jane Foster because she played as Padme when you reacted to Star Wars prequels 1-3
Love the outfit Amber.
The bits of romance sprinkled into these hero stories adds some spice to the characters. As a bonus, there are many stories to get to know them and their love interests. Slow smoking the romance makes for a better climax to the story’s conclusion. Falling in love with the characters over time builds a stronger bond with them and creates more empathy for them. Empathy is one of your super powers Amber.
Love ya! ✌️🥰🌹
Amber, if you haven't already seen it, you would absolutely LOVE the Wonder Woman movies!
They're based in Greek mythology & the GIRL POWER energy is off the charts! As a mom of girls, it's a must watch ❤
"To whoever holds this hammer if he be worthy shall possess the power of Thor"
Man, when those words come back near the end of the MCU for one of my favorite moments in all of cinema. 20 some films to go lol.
bro, why spoil stuff
I know. People in here giving light spoilers. Just let her discover these things as we did. Respectfully @@reasthope
@@urbannetics_apparel3005There is a difference between a teaser and a spoiler. There is.
Nice. Amber, it's a joy to watch this with you. You're clearly a parent, as you immediately understand all the key characters in this. You're an astute observer. Knowing that, you're really going to enjoy all the upcoming stories and characters.
Thors hammer (Mijolnir is the hammers name) wasn't stuck in the stone, only someone worthy of the power of Thor can lift the hammer
She's mixing it up with the "sword in the stone", the legends of King Arthur and Camelot. They do have their similarities.
@kev7161 no I get that, that's why I made my comment
Loving these and GOT. You got two amazing worlds. Watching your reactions like this has me thinking Loki is Little Finger with magic
Love the whole setting of Thor⚒️. Hemsworth, Portman, Hiddleston & Hopkins are great👌 Thank you for this!!
Absolutely knew you were gonna love this :)
This is based in Norse Mythology, which is my favorite. The most recent book was "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman.
My favorite Greek myth was the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
I'm currently reading The Poetic Edda. Very interesting.
"American Gods" (also by Neil Gaimon) is a good one to check out as well, both the book and the short lived tv adaptation.
Also remember when Colsen was transfer to New Mexico in iron man 2. This is the continuation part.
Yay!! You even had me watching The Hulk last night because of your reaction.
Enjoy the ride!! ❤🎉😊
The Incredible Hulk was the most underrated movie in the MCU for over a decade until Eternals came out and took the title away.
Eternals is complete garbage. The characters got gender bended and other Dizznee stupidity. Not fpllowed continuity at all. Ok for casuals qho don't know better, but for Old Schoolers, crap. @@nooneofconsequence1251
@nooneofconsequence1251 I did notice all the previous Hulks were able to make an appearance, including Bill Bixby. It was definitely my first time watching, but it was very good !!
Love your reaction to this film, so keep em coming. Also, I just love your hair. I love a straight hairstyle and it looks absolutely fantastic on you. Well done & keep these Marvel films coming.
I would prefer if we have private discu-ssion
The actress you were wondering about Natalie Portman. She also played Queen Amidala in Star Wars. 😁
I think she’s talking about Katt Dennings. And the show she’s trying to remember is Two Broke Girls
My favorite Greek myth is the story if Echo and Narcissus. Lovie that story. Also the back story of Medusa. The stories of Theseus are great also. This movie made deep further into Nordic Mythology. Love this movie. Great reaction Amber and we will see you in the next one.
Team Loki... He isn't evil he's the God of Mischief. Thanks
Team Loki all the way!
I've read quite a few books on mythology including Edith Hamilton's Mythology and Bulfinch's Mythology. I also read The Illiad, The Odyssey and The Aeneid. I think one of my favorite stories is the one about Baucis and Philemon. It's one of the few I remember that didn't portray the gods in a bad light (the stories of Medusa and Arachne come to mind here).
The ICE giants just gotta be COOL? 🤣🤣🤣 Loki has one of the best story arcs across the various Marvel movies and TV series. He's most definitely a fan favorite and the only villain to get his own series. Eric repeated what Loki said because Loki was influencing his mind. Some of Loki's powers of magic are based in illusion and mental abilities. Jane is played by Natalie Portman who played Queen Amidala, wife of Anakin and mother to Luke and Leia, in episodes 1-3 of the Star Wars movies.
Also, sometimes there are 2 end credit scenes. One part way thru the credits and one at the very end.
Since you recognized Kat Dennings from 2 broke Girls, i can't believe you didn't recognize Natalie Portman from star wars (Anakin's wife) and especially Anthony Hopkins from the Silence of the Lambs
Kat Dennings also from '40yr Old Virgin'.
To be fair, they really aged up Hopkins and he's wearing an eye-patch and a lot of costume and long hair, etc. It can be easy to miss if you've only seen him in one major movie a couple (or more) years ago.
@kev7161 he has a voice that can be memorized easily amber said Odin was cast well but she didn't explicitly say who she thought played him so I could be wrong maybe she did know she has watched a lot of movies now and she doesn't have time to flat out say, " I know this actor!"
The Marksmen/Assassin/Agent of Shield is Burton aka Hawkeye. Key part of the MCU Series also other Half of his part Natasha aka Black Widow.
I Cant believe you didn't recognize queen Amadala!!!!!!!
Ok, that's it. I'm subbing to your patreon.
A few days ago, you randomly came up on my UA-cam suggested. It was for Iron Man. I watched it, and I liked what I saw. I watched your Iron Man 2 reaction, and I liked what I saw. Now I watched your Thor reaction, and I liked what I saw. You seem genuine, and I want to see your journey through the MCU in full. So tomorrow, I'm subscribing and will continue with Capt. America! See you on Patreon!
Amber, Humility was the right word. He needed that to become worthy
Anthony Hopkins plays Odin. One of the best actors to grace a stage. A must watch "Legends of the Fall". Some of his best work.
Yay! my face literally lights up when I see you release a new reaction. I am really enjoying this ride with you.
In Norse mythology Loki is the trickster, similar to raven or coyote in Native American mythologies. The sword in the stone is from King Arthur lore. 🙂