First Look: Chris Hemsworth As Thor

No preamble here: the chap seen above isChris Hemsworthdecked out in costume as the star of Marvel’s upcoming filmThor. See a full image after the break.

This photo comes courtesy ofYahoo.

I like it. I’m sure there will be complaints that Hemsworth doesn’t look big enough, but when I see this picture, I see Thor. That’s all I need. Granted, OK, the costume looks more plastic than metal, but since I don’t know what the various elements of the costume are meant to be, in the movie’s logic, I’ll hold off worrying about that, too.

I’d like to see a full shot of Hemsworth, including the hammer, the helmet, and some lightning just for good measure. But as a first taste this is pretty good. And it’s a sign that, while Iron Man has represented the lighter side of the Marvel equation, Thor is likely going to be a more serious, brooding affair. Hopefully not too much so, but the film is about a guy learning humility, after all.

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Here’s ye olde synopsis again, in case you’ve already forgotten whatThoris about. The film opens on July 08, 2025.

The film follows the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.