Thor: Tales of Asgard (2011/Marvel Animation/Lionsgate Blu-ray + DVD
Combo Pack)
Picture:
A+/B- Sound: B+/B- Extras: A Feature: A-
Of all
the nine realms there is one shines and rules above the rest, Asgard. But outside the palace gates there is filled
with dangers, and creatures of legend. Young
Thor and his brother Loki longing for adventure and a chance to prove their
mettle goes on a quest to seek the Legendary Sword of Surtur. The sword was lost long ago in the Jotunheim,
the land of the Frost Giants, rivals of the Asgardians. What started out as an adventure Thor soon
learns the fate of Asgard hangs in balance ...and only he can save Asgard in Thor: Tales Of
Asgard!
Welcome to lush beautiful land
of Asgard, home of the
Gods. Before Thor ever received Mjolnir,
teenaged Thor live in lavish comforts of Asgard, never known true danger
outside the palace walls. Seeking to
prove himself he and Loki stowaway in the Warrior's Three ship to seek the fiery
Sword of Surtur which Odin defeated so long ago, but after facing many
dangers and elements they find the sword, but not without the Frost Giants
becoming aware its re-discovery. What
started out as a treasure hunt, soon explodes into a war between
Asgardians and the Frost Giants who demands the return or the sword.
This movie was about the younger days of Thor of when both he and his half
brother Loki were teenagers. Rash,
brave, headstrong, naive, and longing for tales of glory the
youth seeks a real adventure to prove himself after he discovers everyone
in Asgard has kept him safe from any real danger. He sets out for an adventure unaware he tips
the delicate truce between the Asgardians and the Frost Giants. Thor learns rapidly that ruling means much
more than just having power, and before he becomes the ruler of Asgard he
may become it's destroyer. Extras include the Making of Thor: Tales of Asgard, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes bonus episode, commentary w/director,
producer, screenwriter, and animators, trailer gallery, and bonus DVD disc.
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animated Thor, try this link:
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- Ricky Chiang
