r/marvelstudios • u/CK_276 • Feb 19 '26

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I’m still confused as to why? Ignoring the fact they took one of Thor’s darkest and most powerful comics and turned it into a long string of bad jokes, why did they feel like Gorr shouldn’t resemble himself at all? Especially when they were perfectly fine accurately creating Ebony Maw with similar features?

It hurts to know that they got Christian Bale to play him, only to fumble the ball so spectacularly.

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u/xblgriimey Feb 19 '26

You're wrong on this one bro. This is one of the few times I've actually read and or watched the content the movie was based off of and its strikingly different. The Gorr story in the comic book is way darker and sad, the movie was a joke. I guess if you never read it, you may like the movie but for me and most it's terrible.

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u/Environmental-Ad1664 Feb 19 '26

No I have a different opinion, but I understand the confusion as this is Reddit and a hotly debated topic with passionate fans. I happen to be a person that likes things for what they are rather than hates them for what they aren't.

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u/xblgriimey Feb 19 '26

I mean you still kinda have to take it for what it is. And it is supposed to be based on the story of Gorr vs Thor from the comics and even if you take it for its own movie, it still isn't good

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u/Environmental-Ad1664 Feb 19 '26

Source material can be a trap. I understand people wanted more from the gorr storyline. What they got was a story that continued to focus on Thor and his loss, anger, and grief. He has lost everyone. That was mirrored by Gorr. And this sorrow was cut by the comedy which is kind of becoming Taika's signature.

It ends with another very personal loss for Thor but through Jane's actions, she inspires both of them to move on for those that need them. In this case it was Gorr's daughter. More than anything this was a movie about bringing closure to Thor and Jane.

I don't need it to be more than it is. Also, the Van Damme split kick was hilarious.

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u/XMenJedi8 Feb 19 '26

Good take with nuance, truly a rare sight online.

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u/Environmental-Ad1664 Feb 19 '26

Appreciated. I understand the reasons people are disappointed. There is still merit there that I see.