Thor: Tales of Asgard (Animated Marvel Features) (Zavvi Blu-ray Steelbook)

This was a truly enjoyable experience not only for a fan of the comic book but as one interested in Norse mythology. Now I realize that there is an animated feature but beware it is not for younger children. The animation is excellant and the story is enjoyable with one flaw...it is too short. I want more. It was so much fun to see Thors journey from spoiled brat to noble son of Odin. I hope Marvel continues in this vein of story for its characters. They have lost alot of ground to DC who knows how to make a good animated movie based on its characters.Another thing missing was Balder The Brave. Why does Marvel disrespect this wonderful character?The special features are enjoyable with a behind the scenes featurette and an extra episode of the Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

First, let me be clear by stating I didn't care much for the live action Thor movie - there were too many glaring inconsistencies with the comics and the original mythos. Also the characters (all of them) were shallow and boring.So, why did I give this movie 4 stars? It's the same story, only Loki isn't stupid and inconsistent. Odin is still a slightly out of it pacifist who only fights when necessary - and we get to see him fight here. The addition of dark elves was a nice touch. The warriors three and Sif and the Valkiryie were stupid in both movies - for differing reasons. And given Thors age, the plot makes a lot more sense, Thor is already showing signs of stoicism and wisdom, not just hot headed arrogance. AND the movie is great for kids. I probably won't watch this much unless my son is watching it with me, but this movie means I don't need to buy the live action Acura-ad...er...movie.Don't buy this expecting Planet Hulk or any of the DCAU films, but you may expect your grade school aged kids might very well love it.

This coming of age tale for Thor was a much welcomed version of the hero and the god that we see now on the big screen. In this tale we see not only Thor rise to embrace his nature but also his Half Brother Loki, as well as the warriors three and The warrior Maiden Sif. Each has a small arc in a big picture. The animation was embracing of the older cartoon styles and while anyone could watch this and be ok, it held its own as a Marvel movie. The picture allowed for the Worlds tree and even showed you some sights not normally seen like the land of the Valkaries. I would watch this type of movie again.

I really enjoyed this movie. The animation looked somewhat Saturday morning cartoonish, but it wasn't bad, and the story was good. If you're an old Marvel comics Thor fan, you've seen this storyline before, i.e., the young, arrogant Thor having to take his lumps to learn some humility. I didn't quite understand the whole Valkyrie subplot, as the Valkyrie's are portrayed as adversarial to the people of Asgard, not the servants of Odin as they are traditionally (mythologically?) portrayed. I guess the makers needed a feminist angle to sell the film. Thor and Loki are still amiable brothers in this one as it occurs before Loki becomes antagonistic to Thor and Asgard. All in all, a pretty good film.

I'm not normally a big fan of the heroes being kids but that's not what this is exactly. This is the story of a hero before he was a hero. The fact that many characters are "simplified" in this is probably because it's more geared toward kids than adults. As an adult, I felt it was okay. Guessing kids would like it more than I did.Other than being more kid oriented the only problem I had with it was the way they treated the Valkyrie. They must've been on vacation because the Amazons were hired to play thier parts. To my knowledge the Valkyrie are not anti-male isolationists as the Amazons are. It is thier job to carry the fallen heroes to hall of (I forget - heroes?).This is a kind of growing up story for Thor. If you want Thor the hero, skip it. If his growing up story interests you give it a try. The highlight for me was a backstory from when Odin clashed with Surtur.

Thor as a young Asgardian just finding his stride, and without his hammer throughout the entire episode, although there is a teaser indicating that he has some kind of lucky magical power with all hammers. Well worth the watch!

Just watched this last night and it was pretty good. Ok, so its weird seeing Thor with a sword, we know. Its Thor as a teenager(im guessing 17) so Mjolnir was not in his life yet. I liked the art style. The story was good and the action was great. "Warriors 3", Enchantress, Sif, Loki and Odin all make an appearance in this movie. Its not boring like ppl are saying, its actually funny at times. For me, the Dark Elf stole the show. Its a very detailed story and had more of a tv series feel to it but thats not an issue. Not really any special features except for the "Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" Thor episode. Overall it has big fights, great scenes, its not short, the Dark Elf is crazy lol and its worth the watch.

I had rented this movie years ago and watched it many times over but I wasn’t able to find it again for a very long time. I eventually gave in and bought it and now I have access to it again forever! I love this movie so much.