Not a bad film. Certainly better than what is regularly released out of Hollywood nowadays (not exactly a high bar).
Cinematography and setting are beautiful. The performances are above-average and and engaging, and indeed, one could believe one is watching a drama up to at least half-way through the film. The movie is not woke, which is refreshing.
The young actor who plays lead does a fine job of portraying the reluctant hero. That said, the one item that I couldn't get past was the selection of the actor for the lead. I'm sure I"m going to catch flak for this, but could they have found anyone who looks less Nordic? We are talking about a Norse god here; not only a Norse god, but The Norse god--Thor. The actor is very swarthy in appearance, and is no more Nordic than Jamie Farr. For those who will condemn my view, ask yourself if it would be appropriate to cast Alexander Ludwig in the role of an Egyptian, Assyrian, or Persian god.
Cinematography and setting are beautiful. The performances are above-average and and engaging, and indeed, one could believe one is watching a drama up to at least half-way through the film. The movie is not woke, which is refreshing.
The young actor who plays lead does a fine job of portraying the reluctant hero. That said, the one item that I couldn't get past was the selection of the actor for the lead. I'm sure I"m going to catch flak for this, but could they have found anyone who looks less Nordic? We are talking about a Norse god here; not only a Norse god, but The Norse god--Thor. The actor is very swarthy in appearance, and is no more Nordic than Jamie Farr. For those who will condemn my view, ask yourself if it would be appropriate to cast Alexander Ludwig in the role of an Egyptian, Assyrian, or Persian god.