It's a boom-de-yada sort of day, I think
First and most importantly, Happy Mother's Day! To everyone on my flist who's been a mother or will be a mother, thank you for taking on the toughest job in existence and never let anyone tell you it's not a wonderful thing to do. To everyone out there who has a mother, take some time to do something special for her today, or at least say thanks. You would quite literally not be here without her, you know. ♥
I live in a different state, so I'm calling my mom in a bit. With any luck, she got my card already. |Db
I went to go see Thor on Friday night. It was an opening night crowd, which means it was loud and appreciative (and at some points hilariously profane) and I loved the hell out of it.
As for the movie itself, I loved the hell out of that too.
First of all, it's pretty. That's exactly what I expected from a film directed by Kenneth Branaugh and that is exactly what I got. The scenes of Asgard are absolutely beautiful, the costumes are stellar and fit the characters perfectly (though you'd better believe there were a few "God has horns" jokes when we saw Loki's helmet), lighting was fantastic...I just loved how this movie looked.
I will be completely honest: the script was weak. It was much more simple than either Iron Man movie or the Hulk, and I think it suffered a bit from that - it was not hard to see everything coming. (Loki's betraying everyone? Check. Thor falls in love with Jane (Natalie Portman's character)? Check. Sacrifice to get his powers back? Check.) There were virtually no surprises, and in that respect I was a tad disappointed.
The characters, however, more than made up for it. There is something ridiculously endearing about all of them, even the minor characters who only get a line or two. I kind of wish we'd gotten a bit more depth from Thor's friends - I would've liked to have seen more than just the usual Five Man Band traits - but Jane's little ersatz family and Thor himself more than made up for it. Thor attempting to adjust to human life was hilariously brilliant in every way. Culture shock doesn't even begin to cover it. If I listed all the parts I liked, I'd be writing a comprehensive summary of the movie - I loved that much of it. The absolute best two bits, though, had to be demanding another coffee in the diner by breaking his mug on the floor and going into a pet shop to demand a horse or any other animal "big enough to ride." The characters are pretty much the main reason I love this movie - they were all very fleshed out and well written and their interactions were amazing. Best plot ever? Nope. Fun romp? You betcha.
Also, the after-the-credits bit? RECURRING VILLAIN IS GO. I really want to know how Loki does the there-but-not bit - I'm wondering if it has to do with mythology I'm just not familiar with, or if he's got an ability that involves mirrors or reflections, or if it's Just Kind Of Awesome. Either way, I want to know what was in that suitcase and I want the Avengers movie like none other.
Non-spoilery long story short: Did it measure up to previous Marvel movies? Yes. Was it fun to watch? Yes. Am I going to see this a few more times in theaters and wind up owning it? Most likely and definitely yes. Basically, A++, Will Watch Again.
On a relatively related note, does anybody know if the Spider-Man reboot is going to feed into the Avengers movie at all? Because that would be fun, I think.
On a completely different but still fun note, my birthday is in nine days! I'll be turning 23, which isn't really a landmark but is still a reason to celebrate. I believe in parties (not quite up to Pinkie Pie standards, but still), and so I'm having two of them!
The first is on Sunday the 15th, and it's Disneyland day! Come to Disneyland, we'll hang out and ride rides and go see Fantasmic and it will be all sorts of fun. :Db
The second is on Tuesday the 17th, my actual birthday, and it's dinner at Gyu-Kaku! I have a weakness for Japanese BBQ, obviously. |D Dinner's at 7:30, so let me know if you're going and I'll make reservations.
And yes, if you can see this entry, you're invited. XD
And because I know some people want a list in regards to gifts, I have a relatively short one:
- Tron: Legacy Marquee pin (Ebay is my friend)
- Membership to Teavana's Tea of the Month club (pie in the sky, but nonetheless XD)
- Tron on DVD
- Gift Cards: Teavana, Disney, Godiva, Gyu-Kaku, White House Black Market, Brighton, Albertsons/Ralphs/Vons, or just about anywhere else I frequent.
- Fic, arts, fun artsy stuff - you guys know my fandoms and my pairings and what I like
Though really, I'd really rather hang out with you guys than receive stuff. Y'all are the best present I could have. ♥
As a closing note: Glee's doing "Friday" for their next episode; there's a new clip of At World's End released; and this absolutely made my morning.
And with that, I am off to see African Cats in a few hours. Good times, guys. Good times.
I live in a different state, so I'm calling my mom in a bit. With any luck, she got my card already. |Db
I went to go see Thor on Friday night. It was an opening night crowd, which means it was loud and appreciative (and at some points hilariously profane) and I loved the hell out of it.
As for the movie itself, I loved the hell out of that too.
First of all, it's pretty. That's exactly what I expected from a film directed by Kenneth Branaugh and that is exactly what I got. The scenes of Asgard are absolutely beautiful, the costumes are stellar and fit the characters perfectly (though you'd better believe there were a few "God has horns" jokes when we saw Loki's helmet), lighting was fantastic...I just loved how this movie looked.
I will be completely honest: the script was weak. It was much more simple than either Iron Man movie or the Hulk, and I think it suffered a bit from that - it was not hard to see everything coming. (Loki's betraying everyone? Check. Thor falls in love with Jane (Natalie Portman's character)? Check. Sacrifice to get his powers back? Check.) There were virtually no surprises, and in that respect I was a tad disappointed.
The characters, however, more than made up for it. There is something ridiculously endearing about all of them, even the minor characters who only get a line or two. I kind of wish we'd gotten a bit more depth from Thor's friends - I would've liked to have seen more than just the usual Five Man Band traits - but Jane's little ersatz family and Thor himself more than made up for it. Thor attempting to adjust to human life was hilariously brilliant in every way. Culture shock doesn't even begin to cover it. If I listed all the parts I liked, I'd be writing a comprehensive summary of the movie - I loved that much of it. The absolute best two bits, though, had to be demanding another coffee in the diner by breaking his mug on the floor and going into a pet shop to demand a horse or any other animal "big enough to ride." The characters are pretty much the main reason I love this movie - they were all very fleshed out and well written and their interactions were amazing. Best plot ever? Nope. Fun romp? You betcha.
Also, the after-the-credits bit? RECURRING VILLAIN IS GO. I really want to know how Loki does the there-but-not bit - I'm wondering if it has to do with mythology I'm just not familiar with, or if he's got an ability that involves mirrors or reflections, or if it's Just Kind Of Awesome. Either way, I want to know what was in that suitcase and I want the Avengers movie like none other.
Non-spoilery long story short: Did it measure up to previous Marvel movies? Yes. Was it fun to watch? Yes. Am I going to see this a few more times in theaters and wind up owning it? Most likely and definitely yes. Basically, A++, Will Watch Again.
On a relatively related note, does anybody know if the Spider-Man reboot is going to feed into the Avengers movie at all? Because that would be fun, I think.
On a completely different but still fun note, my birthday is in nine days! I'll be turning 23, which isn't really a landmark but is still a reason to celebrate. I believe in parties (not quite up to Pinkie Pie standards, but still), and so I'm having two of them!
The first is on Sunday the 15th, and it's Disneyland day! Come to Disneyland, we'll hang out and ride rides and go see Fantasmic and it will be all sorts of fun. :Db
The second is on Tuesday the 17th, my actual birthday, and it's dinner at Gyu-Kaku! I have a weakness for Japanese BBQ, obviously. |D Dinner's at 7:30, so let me know if you're going and I'll make reservations.
And yes, if you can see this entry, you're invited. XD
And because I know some people want a list in regards to gifts, I have a relatively short one:
- Tron: Legacy Marquee pin (Ebay is my friend)
- Membership to Teavana's Tea of the Month club (pie in the sky, but nonetheless XD)
- Tron on DVD
- Gift Cards: Teavana, Disney, Godiva, Gyu-Kaku, White House Black Market, Brighton, Albertsons/Ralphs/Vons, or just about anywhere else I frequent.
- Fic, arts, fun artsy stuff - you guys know my fandoms and my pairings and what I like
Though really, I'd really rather hang out with you guys than receive stuff. Y'all are the best present I could have. ♥
As a closing note: Glee's doing "Friday" for their next episode; there's a new clip of At World's End released; and this absolutely made my morning.
And with that, I am off to see African Cats in a few hours. Good times, guys. Good times.