CLIP THOR USA 2011, Marvel Studios Production: Kenneth Branagh Director: Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Stellan Skarsgård (Erik Selvig), Anthony Hopkins (Odin), Rene Russo (Frigga), Idris Elba (Heimdall), Jaimie Alexander (Sif) Cast: Marvel Comics Based on: SYNOPSIS The ceremony crowning Thor as King of Asgard is interrupted by the attack by the Frost Giants: they want their Casket of Ancient Winters back. Odin had taken it because they had used its magical energy to weaken his power. Against Odin’s will and with the help of his friends, Thor takes revenge, but fearing that this could start a war between the two races again, Odin punishes his son. First, he takes away his son’s godly powers represented by his powerful hammer Mjölnir, then he exiles him to Earth as a mortal. His hammer follows him, but Odin on it, so that “only the ones can it.” unexpected casts a spell worthy wield Thor lands in New Mexico where he meets astrophysicist Jane Foster and her friends. After discovering where his hammer is, Thor tries to take it back, but he cannot use it any longer. Completely resigned to his new state, Thor starts helping his new friends and starts a romance with Jane. , Thor’s brother Loki has usurped Odin’s throne. He sends a Destroyer to Earth to make sure Thor cannot ruin his plans. Even without his hammer and of his mortality, however, Thor fights against the enemy, determined to protect his new friends: he thus becomes worthy again and can have his hammer back . In the meantime aware to put things straight BEFORE WATCHING 9. Test your knowledge of Thor by answering the questions. Use the Internet to help you. Which real-life ancient civilisation does Thor belong to? 1. What god is he? 2. Is Thor an only child? 3. What weekday is associated with him in English? 4. Does he only use a hammer or any other tool? 5. 10. Thor is among the most popular superheroes today. In your opinion what are the main qualities of a hero? Choose from the following nouns. Then, match them in opposite pairs. ➤ wisdom / foolishness ☐ ☐ ☐ Greediness ☐ Vanity ☐ Strength ☐ Generosity ☐ Cruelty ☐ Loyalty ☐ Honesty ☐ Patience ☐ Modesty ☐ Kind-heartedness ☐ Weakness ☐ Dishonesty ☐ Disloyalty Wisdom Foolishness