Comments on: Should Mel Gibson Direct Thor?

By: Edgar G.

Edgar G. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:09:45 +0000

I would go for Mel Gibson. He’s my favorite actor, and such, but most of his works are base on realism. In other words he can make things very real in the film. If he does direct Thor, we are not going to expect to see a Thor from the comics, but Thor from the Viking era.

I have strong doubts if Mel would take a second look at this.

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:28:31 +0000

Mel Gibson would be a great choice for directing Thor, I guess. When Gibson does a movie, he does it 110%. Thor needs a big screen and a devoted director. Gibson has my vote. Brad Pitt does not, though he´s good in every role. He´d probably make a “nice” Thor like he made a “nice” Achilles, but do we need a nice Thor? He´d give a great Don Blake, though. Well, maybe if he builds up a little. But how about Sean Bean, Gerard Butler, Viggo Mortensen … ? Ain´t Pitt too soft for that? For me, that´s too far from character. P.S.: Downey was a perfect choice for Tony Stark.

By: HAZMAT

HAZMAT — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:46:53 +0000

@dan
im sorry about my last comment someone keeps using my display name.

By: GODFATHER

GODFATHER — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:50:29 +0000

Will…

Calling Mel Gibson an “Anti-Semite” is wrong. If someone blows up after a night of binge drinking (when it is known that said person has a problem handling alcohol) is irresponsible. Before trying to name his such, look into his daily practices. If he was “Anti-Semitic”, he’d lead that lifestyle while sober. Even some notable Jewish people in Hollywood stuck up for him during that period, and still will today. Don’t be so cynical.

By: HAZMAT

HAZMAT — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:40:52 +0000

dan

Cronenberg & Viggo should not team up it just that simple
i hate mel gibson and i think he should not direct thor

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:30:37 +0000

Cronenberg & Viggo should team up once again for this.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:06:13 +0000

I don’t know about you guys, but I think perhaps letting the known anti-semite direct a movie about a blond haired blue eye’d super hero may be a tad bit irrisponsible don’t you? Besides, you know the guy will have another melt down before the movie opens, cause a whole bunch of angry parents to boycot and boom, one key cog in the avengers build up falls off. All it will take is for one of these avenger build up movies to tank and the whole thing could run off the rails. And nobody wants that

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:11:19 +0000

He’s good. Rather a bigger fan get to do it, but that Brett Ratner rumor had me scared sh!!!e$$ for the poor movie.

By: GODFATHER

GODFATHER — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:02:13 +0000

I think Mel would do a splendid job at making Thor, but I doubt it’ll happen. He could make it epic for sure, but truly, how many epic PG-13 movies are there? Thor will not be rated-R, for the simple reason that’s been mentioned millions of times over. Kids will want to watch this movie, then bug the crap out of their parents to buy the T O Y S. This thing will never be R-rated. Personally, I think Favreau did a helluva job (with only a minor complaint about the ending fight scene) on Iron Man, and I wouldn’t put it past Marvel and the Studio to sign him up for this as well.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:08:31 +0000

Regardless if I think he would be good at it or not- It would never happen.

Considering Marvel is a comic book company that does have ties to a younger audience (not for every single film but for a lot of them) I would think they would want to distance themselves from people like Mel that produce violent pictures (Not to mention people who themselves are very controversial) I don’t think they would ever choose Mel for those reasons alone.

By: nevadasmith

nevadasmith — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:45:38 +0000

(That guy from Law & Order-Criminal Intent already played the best T hor in Adventure in Babysitting. That said Brad Pitt wouldn’t be horrible and Mel Gibson can direct anything he wants to and do a great job. He hasn’t made a bad movie yet so until he does he gets a pass.

By: Sir Jig-A-Lot

Sir Jig-A-Lot — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:58:25 +0000

Ideally, with Gibson behind the reins, either of the 3 actors previously mentioned would work.
McKidd (Classic Thor)
Cudmore (Youthful Thor)
or
Daniel Craig (Bearded Thor)